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Volunteer Leadership Opportunity: Help Uplift Omaha's Cancer Community

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

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    8-15 hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Age 18 or older Completion of ACS volunteer onboarding/training and successful background check Basic computer skills Customer service oriented, punctual, reliable, and a good listener Emotionally mature with strong active listening skills

    Description

    Volunteer Leadership Opportunity: Help Uplift Omaha's Cancer Community

    Are you organized, compassionate, and ready to make a real impact? Join us as an ACS EMPOWER Lead Volunteer and help bring hope, healing, and connection to cancer patients and caregivers in Omaha.

    As the EMPOWER Lead, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero who helps make our wellness and support programming run smoothly. From setting up events to capturing meaningful moments, your leadership helps create a space where guests feel truly cared for.

    What You’ll Do:
    • Set up and clean up event spaces and equipment
    • Ensure signage is displayed properly at events
    • Maintain a list of ACS EMPOWER supply needs for the Hope Lodge manager
    • Take photos during events (with proper waivers) to help share the story
    • Check in guests and distribute surveys
    • Assist with basic reporting and metrics
    Time Commitment:
    • Minimum 1-year commitment
    • 8-15 hours/week, mostly Monday-Friday
    • Occasional evenings/weekends for special events
    Why It Matters:

    Your leadership helps create a welcoming, supportive environment where cancer patients and caregivers can connect, heal, and feel empowered. Every detail you manage helps brighten someone’s day.

    You’re a Great Fit If You’re:
    • Reliable, compassionate, and service-oriented
    • A great communicator and multitasker
    • Comfortable leading logistics and working with diverse teams
    • Ready to complete ACS onboarding and background check

    Ready to lead with purpose?

    Join the ACS EMPOWER team and help us make every moment count.

    Are you organized, compassionate, and ready to make a real impact? Join us as an ACS EMPOWER Lead Volunteer and help bring hope, healing, and connection to cancer patients and caregivers in Omaha.

    As the EMPOWER Lead, you’ll be the behind-the-scenes hero who helps make our wellness and support programming run smoothly. From setting up events to capturing meaningful moments, your leadership helps create a space where guests feel truly cared for.

    What You’ll Do:
    • Set up and clean up event spaces and equipment
    • Ensure signage is displayed properly at events
    • Maintain a list of ACS EMPOWER supply needs for the Hope Lodge manager
    • Take photos during events (with proper waivers) to help share the story
    • Check in guests and distribute surveys
    • Assist with basic reporting and metrics
    Time Commitment:
    • Minimum 1-year commitment
    • 8-15 hours/week, mostly Monday-Friday
    • Occasional evenings/weekends for special events
    Why It Matters:

    Your leadership helps create a welcoming…

    Location

    On-site
    8030 Farnam Drive, Omaha, Nebraska, US

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