The Omaha Salvation Army Volunteer e-newsletter - the Vol-E-Call - distributes information regarding volunteer opportunites for all ages.  If you are interested in volunteering, you may sign up online.  You may also call or e-mail Michele at 898-6000 to sign up to receive the Vol E-Call.

Special Opportunity - Volunteers Needed

Back to School (August 2008) - More than 75 volunteers are needed for the 10th anniversary of The Salvation Army / KETV 7 Can Help Kids Back-to-School program.  Assembly of backpacks & supplies and help with distribution of backpacks for children in need.

Dora Bingel Senior Center - Volunteer Opportunities

Van Driver (Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm) - Driving visitors home, assisting passengers in and out of the vehicle.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Telephone Reassurance Program - A simple phone call from a friend like you can help an older person remain independent and living in his/her own home. Work from your home. Training is provided.

Emergency Services volunteers needed - Individuals and groups who perform well under stressful situations are encouraged to help with:

• Operation of The Salvation Army Canteen (mobile kitchen)
• Maintenance, cleaning and stocking of the Canteen
• Feeding hungry victims and responders
• Helping at emergency shelters
• Staffing the Emergency Disaster Services Center
• Supervision and/or training of other volunteers
• Participating in emergency exercises

Training is provided at monthly meetings and through actual emergency situations. You are never required to respond to an emergency. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and in good health.

To volunteer, please sign up online. 

For more information, call Michele Shearer at 898-6000.