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Volunteer

Volunteering at Children’s Nebraska is a wonderful and rewarding experience. Whether you’re a teen, an adult or a senior, your skills, compassion and time helps us provide the best possible care for the children and families we serve.

How to Volunteer

Our volunteer opportunities include such activities as supporting children and their family members as they wait for procedures, staffing the gift shop, assisting at the information desk or helping with special events. Whether you are looking for ways to get involved in your community or to learn more about the medical field, as a Children’s Nebraska volunteer you can support our mission to improve the life of every child.

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Our Volunteer Programs

Children’s Nebraska has two hospital volunteer programs, one designed for adults and another for teens. The first step toward becoming a volunteer in either program is to fill out an application. We have the greatest need for volunteers Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Currently, we have only limited evening or weekend volunteer opportunities available.

Contact Us

For questions, or to learn more about volunteering at Children's Nebraska, call us at 402.955.4012.

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Family Advisory Board

Children’s Nebraska has invited parents to participate as advisors since 2008. This dedicated group helps support and guide our efforts to deliver the highest standard of family-centered care throughout our organization.

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KIDS Nebraska

KIDS (Kids and Families Impacting Disease through Science) Nebraska is an advisory group for kids, teens, and adolescents dedicated to improving medicine, research and innovation for children. Open to young people ages 13-18 in Nebraska and western Iowa, no prior medical experience is required. KIDS is part of the International Children’s Advisory Network, Inc. (iCAN).

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More Ways to Give

Mother and daughter enjoying a meal together.

Donate Food or Meals

Meals and snacks can be donated to the Rainbow House, a home away from home for families who must travel to receive care at Children's Nebraska.
Patient receiving donation of toys and activities while in hospital bed.

Donate Toys, Books and Activities

Children’s Nebraska accepts toy and book donations to support our Child Life Department.
Mother carrying son down hospital hallway.

Shop to Give

Our Shop to Give partners donate a portion of your purchases to the Children’s Nebraska Foundation, at no additional cost to you.