Volunteer Opportunities at The Arc of Omaha

Many groups are involved with volunteering for Ollie Webb Center, Inc.  We are unable to accommodate all individuals/groups.  Please sign up early!!

OWCI accepts volunteers 13 years of age and older.  If an individual younger than age 13 would like to volunteer, he/she must be accompanied by an adult, and the events in which he/she can volunteer are limited.

To become a volunteer, click HERE to print a copy of the volunteer application form.  Mail it to Lisa Dougherty; Ollie Webb Center, Inc.; 1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 122, Omaha NE 68105.

Contact Lisa Dougherty at 402.346.5220, ext. 22, or ldougherty@olliewebbinc.org

with any questions about volunteering.

Thursdays, March 4th—25th—Circles (Boundaries) Classes (4 weeks)

              Where:  The Ollie Webb Center

              Time:  5:30—8:15 pm

              Volunteers are needed to assist adults and adolescents with DD in role playing and discussion.  Some individuals may need assistance reading and/or writing.  Volunteers are asked to attend as many weeks as possible to build a rapport with the individuals.

Monday, March 15th —Hearts (Elderly Group)

              Where:  Salvation Army’s Dora Bingle Center (38th & Cuming)

              Time:  10:00 am—12:45 pm

              Volunteers are needed to assist adults with DD in tactile activities and socialization.

Mondays, March 22nd and 29th, and April 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th—Omaha All Stars Basketball

              Where: Great Plains PVA (7612 Maple Street)

              Volunteers are asked to attend all six weeks of the session including an orientation on Monday, March 15th, from 6:00—7:00 pm at OWCI.

              **Children’s Basketball Team (ages 5—12)

              Time:  5:45—6:30 pm

              Coaches assist players with stretches and skill building.  

              **Adult Leisure Basketball Team (19 and older)

              Time:  6:15—7:45pm

              Coaches assist players with stretches and drills and then lead them in an organized game of basketball.  Calling fouls and rotating players in and out will be required.