Volunteer at SSVP Omaha

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha is grateful for the countless volunteer hours that are provided to our organization in all of our programs. Volunteering can be a one-time event, or a longer-lasting commitment. Both individuals and group are welcome to volunteer. Please consider volunteering today!

Current Volunteer Needs

• Wound Care Kit Assembly - This volunteer opportunity - to be held on Friday, July 10 and Friday, July 17, 2026 - is coordinated by the Douglas County Health Department. Volunteers help assemble wound care kits that are then made available to our homeless neighbors.  Volunteer sign-up and information can be found HERE.
• Community Room Liaison Volunteer - The Community Room provides a welcoming space for our homeless neighbors to find a safe indoor respite with access to essential services. Liaisons greet and check in neighbors, help maintain the cleanliness of the room and provide a listening ear and support for our visiting neighbors. This role can be weekly, bi monthly or monthly from 11:45 am-4:15 pm and training is provided. 
• Thrift Stores -  Help sort and organize donations at one of our four store locations.​

First time volunteer? Fill out your application here!

Volunteer Opportunities 

• Helpline Volunteer - Volunteer remotely and help connect those who seek assistance with the resources they need. Must be over the age of 19.
• Food Pantry - Tuesday and Thursday - 8am-1pm. Help our pantry visitors get the groceries they need or help restock the pantry shelves with donations on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:30am. 
• Pantry Garden - (Apr-Sept only) Mondays, Wednesdays, or Saturdays starting 8:30am. Help plant, water, weed, and harvest produce to provide fresh food to our neighbors in need. No experience required, and tools are provided. Families are welcome!
• Donation Pick Up Driver - Help make a difference in our community! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha is seeking volunteer drivers to pick up donated groceries and other items from local businesses and deliver them to one of our locations – such as our Food Pantry, Holy Family Center or Thrift Stores. This is a flexible volunteer role – pickups may occur periodically (like weekly) or on an as-needed basis, depending on donation schedules and business partners. Volunteers use their own vehicles to transport donations within the Omaha area. Your time and effort help ensure that vital food and household items reach neighbors in need. Interested? Contact the SSVP Omaha District Office at 402-779-8499 to learn more or to sign up!
• Closet Door - Monday through Friday - 9am to 10am.  Help provide much needed clothes, shoes, blankets, and hygiene products to our homeless neighbors. 
• Sack Lunch - Monday through Friday - 8:30am-11:30am. Prepare sandwiches and pack sack lunches to directly serve our homeless neighbors.
• Holy Family Garden - (Mar-Oct only with flexible times) Help maintain our garden! All produce harvested goes to feed our neighbors in need through our Food Pantry and Sack Lunch program! 
• Thrift Stores - Help sort and organize donations at one of our four store locations.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

• Food Pantry (group size 2-15) - Accepting volunteers to help neighbors pick out groceries or stock shelves with donations. 
• Sack Lunch (group size 2-5) - Help feed our neighbors by making sack lunches! 
• Thrift stores (group size 2-12) - Sort, organize, and place donations! All proceeds of our thrift stores fund our homeless services and financial assistance programs. 
• Pantry Garden (group size 2-15) - Help plant, water, weed, and harvest produce for our pantry. 
• Groundskeeping (group size 2-12) - Help maintain and clean property and grounds.

Annual Volunteer Events

• Coat Drive & Giveaway - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Omaha conducts a Winter Coat Drive & Giveaway each fall. Information regarding volunteering to help with either of our two Coat Giveaway events is posted on THIS PAGE beginning in September.
• Stuff the Truck - (Spring and Winter)
• Summer Cookout for our Homeless Neighbors
• Christmas Dinner for our Homeless Neighbors
• Strawberry Brunch Planning Committee -  The annual fundraiser for our food pantry is in need of committee members to plan and coordinate various aspects of the event. Interested? Call us at 402-779-8499 ext 109 ​to learn more or sign up!

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