Nonprofit
Published 9/11/25 11:12AM

Mentor! Inspire a child today, You Can with Kids Can!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Omaha, NE
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour per week between the timeframe of 4:30-6:00 Monday - Friday. Example: every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    49
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    19+
    Other Requirements:
    Application, in-person Interview, references, background check, and 2-hour training
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Mentor! Inspire a child today, You Can with Kids Can!

    Mentors provide support, and encouragement to elementary age kids. We have mentors from all walks of life including college students, working adults, and retires. All mentors receive training and ongoing support from Kids Can staff. Inspire kids to become their best selves!

    What kinds of activities do mentors and mentees do together?

    Mentor pairs decide what fun things they want to do. Activities range from playing chess to baking a pizza to performing science experiments!

    See the impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdASpg0UQ-I

    Where does mentoring take place? The mentoring takes place on-site at Kids Can Community Center on 48th & Q Street anytime from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

    1 shift available:

    • mentor for 1 total hour between this time frame: 16:30 to 18:00 CST

    Location

    On-site

    Kids Can Community Center

    4768 Q Street Omaha, NE 68117, Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska, US
    Omaha

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