Volunteer Opportunities in Omaha
The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) invites adults 50 or older to give back to the community with our volunteer opportunities in Omaha, Nebraska. Encore years are the best time to bring experience and invaluable talent to service and teach others in need. Our program will match volunteers with a non-profit organization that matches their profile, serving one or two days a week from September to June with like-minded individuals committed to faith, service, and justice.
Joanne Fisher,
Regional Director
How We Serve in Omaha, NE
IVC partners with local non-profit organizations that serve people in need throughout Douglas County and surrounding areas. IVC members serve with nonprofit partner agencies across the area. These organizations count on IVC members to support mission-critical work in areas like:
- Education and tutoring
- Healthcare and mental health services
- Housing and homelessness prevention
- Immigration and refugee support
- Senior companionship and care
- Food access and nutrition services
Join us for behind-the-scenes support or direct interaction. IVC will help you find a service role where you can make a difference. Specific, professional training isn’t needed, just a willingness to serve others and grow. IVC brings volunteers with experience, dedication, and compassion to help those in need.
How to Get Involved with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Joining IVC Omaha is a thoughtful and supported process designed to help you make the most of your service.We’ll be with you every step of the way. To get involved, follow these steps:- Reach Out: Fill out our interest form or contact our Regional Director to start the conversation.
- Discern: Through conversation, we’ll learn about your background, interests, and availability, and discern a match for you with a nonprofit that needs your help.
- Start Serving: Upon acceptance to the program, you can serve one or two days a week, making a consistent impact while enjoying flexibility.
- Reflect and Grow: Join our community gatherings to connect, reflect, and deepen your experience.
Request IVC for Your Nonprofit
If you’re a non-profit organization and are looking for skilled volunteers, IVC Omaha can help. Our service members are mature, experienced adults who commit their lives to service and bring valuable experience to every placement.
When you partner with IVC Omaha, you gain:
- Volunteers who serve one to two days per week from September to June
- Individuals matched thoughtfully to fit your agency’s mission and needs
- Ongoing support and communication from the IVC regional team
- A values-driven partnership grounded in service and community impact
We help food pantries, schools, community clinics, retirement homes, and much more. We’re here to support your group.
Why Choose IVC Omaha?
IVC isn’t just an opportunity to serve—it’s a community rooted in purpose and faith. In addition to their service, corps members gather each month for reflection and prayer, with the option of one-on-one spiritual support. This Ignatian approach to service—finding God in all things—sets IVC apart from other opportunities.
By bringing professional and life experience to their service, corps members strengthen nonprofit partners and help create a more just society. Many members tell us they receive even more than they give, finding deep meaning in both their service and their shared community.
Here’s what makes IVC unique in Omaha:
- Thoughtful Matching: We take time to know you and our nonprofit partners to ensure a placement that aligns with your skills, passions, and values.
- Experienced Members: Corps members bring a lifetime of professional and personal experience, adding real value to the organizations they serve.
- Spiritual Growth: Monthly reflection gatherings and retreats, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, help connect service with deeper meaning.
- Dependable Commitment: Members serve one or two days a week for a full academic year, providing consistency partner organizations can count on.
- Community Connection: You’ll join a welcoming group of peers who share your commitment to service, reflection, and justice.
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Experience Making a Difference in Omaha
Volunteer for IVC Omaha or find corps members to strengthen your non-profit’s community impact. Find purpose through service.
Contact IVC Omaha Today