Volunteer Opportunities

The Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging provides many opportunities to volunteer in a variety of programs.

The agency will recruit, interview, screen, train and provide on-going support and information to individuals interested in volunteering for the aging network.

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It is a great opportunity to be involved, provide assistance, and utilize your skills and knowledge for older Nebraskans and their families.

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If you are interested in being a volunteer for senior services, the following is a listing of volunteer opportunities.

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Ombudsman

The Ombudsman program strives to protect the rights, dignity, safety and quality of life of residents residing in long-term care facilities through advocacy, mediation, negotiation and education. The primary goal is to help the residents help themselves.

The Ombudsman Volunteer requirements are, but not limited to:

  • Good verbal, listening and written skills.
  • Experience working as a volunteer.
  • Minimum age of 19 years.
  • Minimum of three (3) hours per week in the Nursing Facility.
  • Successful completion of 36 hours of classroom training prior to placement in a Facility with eighteen (18) hours of additional classroom training annually.

SHIP-State Health Insurance Program/SMP Senior Medicare Patrol

The State Health Insurance Program informs, educates and assists consumers on Medicare and topics related to health insurance so they can make informed decisions. SHIP/SMP also provides resources on how consumers can protect themselves from healthcare fraud and scams.

Qualifications to become a SHIP/SMP Volunteer:

  • Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer and Internet skills.
  • Completion of initial training certification and recertification update trainings annually.
  • The ability to work both independently and as a team providing unbiased information and maintaining confidentiality.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming an Ombudsman or SHIP/SMP volunteer, please call

Senior Centers

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at your local Senior Center. They consist of delivering home delivered meals, becoming a Senior Center board member, meal preparation, education and training, and many more.

Contact a Senior Center near you to learn more about becoming a volunteer.