Volunteer Opportunity: Sarpy County Teen Court!
Are you interested in law, criminal justice, or earning community service hours? Sarpy County Teen Court is looking for student volunteers (ages 13–19) to serve as jurors, bailiffs, and prosecuting or defense attorneys! In Teen Court, real juvenile misdemeanor cases are heard, and a jury of your peers decides fair and restorative consequences (like community service, apology letters, or classes).
Why join?
Earn community service hours for resume, club, or scholarship applications.
Get hands-on experience in a real courtroom setting (guided by Creighton Law student judges).
Enhance your understanding of the legal system.
Flexible commitment—volunteer on the dates that work best for your schedule!
Details:
When: Sessions take place every other Tuesday from 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM (The next upcoming session is November 17th).
Where: Sarpy County Courthouse (Note: Parents will need to arrange drop-off and pick-up at 6:00 PM if you do not drive).
How to get started:
Join the "Sarpy County Teen Court' group on BAND (linked below), the app designed for groups to stay connected.
Turn in your completed application before or at your first session!
Spot reservations on the jury (14 spots per session) are handled via email before each session.
Information/Details: Click on the following to learn more about the Sarpy County Teen Court:
If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Leonard Matthias at lmatthias@sarpy.gov!
Hope 402 is looking for volunteers to help with their community food pantry and street outreach. Click here to sign-up to help Hope 402 today!
Love Church is seeking volunteers to assist with their children's minstry. If interested, please contact April Jackson at april@lovechurch.org or call 402.312.9770.
You can learn new skills, develop leadership qualities, open the door to new friendships, and have a positive experience by becoming a member of an CHI Health Teen Volunteer Program. Here are some facts about the Teen Volunteer Program:
Teen volunteers receive complete training; they do not provide any hands on patient care.
To be a teen volunteer, you must attend the orientation sessions.
You will be assigned to a service area after orientation.
Teen volunteer shifts are available after school on weekdays and also on weekends.
A minimum of one year commitment is required!
You must be 14 years of age to be a teen volunteer. You will be asked to show proof of age.
Duties vary according to the areas of the hospital which you are assigned.
City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Department: The Omaha Parks and Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities for those interested in serving our community through our VIP Volunteer In Parks Program.
Whether you are an individual or group of any age looking to volunteer for a one-time event or an ongoing project we have an opportunity for you! From fun recreation events to park clean-up and improvement projects there are numerous ways to offer your service.
To sign up to become a VIP, see current volunteer opportunities, and/or subscribe to the City of Omaha Parks & Recreation's newsletter click here! You may also contact Jenna Kleine at 402.444.4791 or jenna.kleine@cityofomaha.org for more information.
Girls on the Run of Nebraska is currently seeking high school girls (ages 16–18) to serve as Junior Coaches for our upcoming season. This volunteer role is a meaningful way for students to grow their leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, earn service hours, and make a positive impact on younger girls in our community.
As a Junior Coach, students:
Participate in a structured program that provides training and mentorship
Help deliver lessons alongside a team of coaches
Build leadership and communication skills
Serve as positive role models
Commit 1.5–3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Junior Coaches receive both online and in-person training and are supported by a Mentor Coach throughout the season.
If you are interested in leadership, education, mentoring, youth development, or community service, this is an outstanding opportunity for you. Click HERE for more information and full details regarding qualifications and responsibilities for Girls on the Run Nebraska.
Methodist Volunteers In Partnership (VIP) was organized in 1949 for the purpose of providing volunteer support to all members of the health care team at Methodist Hospital.
Today, the role of the volunteer has become a vital part of Methodist Health System, and several meaningful service positions are available to anyone interested in being a part of Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital, Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, Methodist HealthWest or West Dodge Medical Plaza.
Methodist VIP members have opportunities to learn new skills, make friends and gain the invaluable satisfaction that comes from providing support that is much needed and appreciated.
Share your gifts of time, energy and expertise. Become a member of Methodist VIP today!
UNMC Volunteer Services: Whether you are volunteering to explore career interests, offer service to the community, use professional skills, expand your circle of acquaintances and friends, or to make a difference in the lives of others, volunteerism greatly benefits Nebraska Medicine.
You must be at least 16 years old
Make an initial six-month commitment to volunteer
Volunteer a minimum of two to four hours each week
Complete New Volunteer Orientation
Womenade of Elkhorn would like to share an opportunity for any students interested. We are entering a season where we rely heavily on our volunteers. Below is a link to our application for our Junior Guild. Please click below if you are interested in volunteering for our Celebration of Giving and Backpack programs.
Womanade of Elkhorn-Junior Guild Application
Another option is to sign up for our mailing list to receive the opportunities in their inbox: Womanade of Elkhorn-Join Our Mailing List.
Note: Career Awareness opportunities during school hours are not excused as school activities,
unless special permission is given such as an approved class field trip.