Mission: Youth Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities for youth ages 12-15 in the Columbus Area
Summer Lunch Program - Clean up help needed!
Volunteers are needed during the summer to help clean up the Middle School Cafeteria after lunch is served. Contact Cheryl Harpham at 563-7065.
Donation Drives are always a fun Mission! Check out the donation needs page HERE.
Columbus Area United Way - Contact Jo Suess at 564-5661
The summer Duck River Race is coming up on August 8, and there's alot of work to be done! Help with sorting ducks the weeks before the race is needed.
Central Nebraska Community Services - Head Start - Contact Tammy Claussen at 564-1124 Ext. #204
Do enjoy working with little kids? Head Start has sessions year round, and volunteers are welcome in the infant to three year old room, and three to five year old room. Reading to children, clean up, and filing, are some of the volunteer activities available. Volunteers are required to be 14 years and older.
Paws and Claws Adoption Center - Contact 562-5683
The Paws & Claws Adoption Center is planning a garage sale to be held in August. They will need items donated, picked up, tagged, etc
ARC of Platte County - Contact Carla Luebbe 563-1699
Pals N' Play - meetings once a month for crafts, games, activities, etc. 5-6:30 p.m. at the Federated Church. Volunteer and enjoy one on one time with a child with disabilities.
Parents for Parents - Volunteers are needed to provide care to a child with disabilities and help with activities during quarterly parents meetings.
Youth For Christ - Contact Darla Neemeyer 564-3700
Volunteer are welcome to help at the Youth For Christ location after school between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Volunteers can assist with office work or help around the facility doing cleaning and organizing.
TeamMates - Contact Tricia Faust at 564-6248
Youth volunteers are needed to assist with occasional mailing or other office duties. Help is also needed prior to and/or the day of annual fundraiser held every April.
Columbus Area YMCA - Contact Bob Lauterbach at 564-9477
Help is needed periodically with mailings. Leave your name and the Y will call when help is needed to stuff envelopes, brochures, label, etc.
Connect Columbus - Family Night Volunteers - Contact Tammy Bichlmeier at 562-6539
During the school year, Connect Columbus hosts Family Nights, which are informational presentations on family issues, and is open to the entire community. Free childcare is offered so moms and dads can participate and listen to speakers. Volunteers are needed to help watch and play with the little ones, and serve food.
Event volunteers are always needed!
Many organizations hold yearly events. Volunteers would be needed to stuff envelopes, hang flyers, and lend a hand at events. Contact the Volunteer Center and leave your name and phone number, and we'll pass it on the organizations that you would like to be contacted to help with events.
S.M.I.L.E. Inc. Equine Therapy Program - Contact Patty Prauner at 402-675-8462
Do you like horses, kids, and working in the outdoors? S.M.I.L.E. Inc uses horse backing riding as a form of therapy for children and adults with disabilities. Volunteers are needed to help instructors during riding sessions. Or, if you just want to get your hands dirty, help is always welcome in maintaining the grounds, taking care of flower beds, or cleaning the facility.
Therapy Dogs - Contact Mary Hostetter at 563-1423
Dog and Handler teams volunteer to visit local nursing homes, hospital and schools. Handlers must be 16 years of age. For more information, contact Mary or visit www.therapydogs.com.
Platte Valley Literacy - Li-BEAR-Y Family School Bear Pairs - Contact Theresa Wachal at 564-5196
The family school provides activities for the children (ages 4-11) of those who are studying for a GED or learning English. The need someone who can read to them, help them with homework, play learning games, or help them in using the computers. In the event you are a teenager who works with PVLA for a school year, you may request a letter of reference for a job or scholarship application.
Still looking for more opportunities?
Be sure to visit our listings of registered agencies and organizations HERE. If you have any questions on youth volunteer opportunities, call the Volunteer Center at 562-5462 or email volcntr@megavision.com