Feel like giving back this season?  You can do that right here in Norfolk, NE.  There are many organizations that needs volunteers, time donated, monetary contributions and more!

Good Neighbors – Are taking applications for those needing Holiday food and gift packages.  Ends soon!  Call for details! 402-644-8155

The Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska — needs people to foster cats and dogs until permanent homes can be found. It also needs volunteers to work at the shelter. Call Mandy Martin (fostering) or Mona Podany (volunteers) at 316-4848.

Elkhorn Valley Museum & Research Center — needs volunteers for a variety of tasks in the museum and its library. Call Ruth Galitz at 371-3886.

Faith Regional Health Services —  Make a positive difference today!  Volunteer your time at FRHS and you may also be eligible for a college scholarship!  Day, evenings and weekends available. For more information contact Suzann at 402-644-7529 or [email protected].

Norfolk Veterans Home — needs volunteers for a variety of duties. Call 370-3102.

Golden Living Center — needs volunteers to perform a variety of duties. Call 371-2303.

Disabled American Veterans — needs volunteer van drivers to transport veterans from Norfolk to the VA Medical Center in Omaha. Call 370-3578.

Bright Horizons Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault — needs volunteers to help with crisis line, office operations, shelter maintenance and health fair booths. Call 379-2026.

TeamMates — needs mentors to work with students in fourth through 12th grades. Call Morgan Cleveland at 841-0596 or Susie Buss at 841-0326.

Norfolk Public Library — needs people/organizations/clubs willing to display their special collections in the library display cases. Call the reference department at 844-2100.

The Arc of Norfolk — is looking for volunteers to help individuals develop skills in self-advocacy. Call 379-1160.

S.M.I.L.E. — which provides recreational therapy on horseback for special needs children and adults needs volunteers. Call Patty Prauner at 675-8462.

Norfolk Rescue Mission — needs volunteers for a variety of duties. Call Carole at 371-6484.

Madison House — needs volunteers for a variety of duties. Call 644-4567.

Mosaic — needs volunteers for a variety of duties. Call 379-3888.

Goldenrod Hills Head Start — needs volunteers who want to make a difference in a child’s life. For information, call 371-8030.

Norfolk Arts Center — needs volunteers for front desk, office help, cleaning, ushering and a variety of other duties. Call Sam at 402-371-7199 or email [email protected].

Make-A-Wish Nebraska — is looking for wish granter volunteers in the Norfolk area. For information, contact Lauren at 333-8999 or email [email protected]

PAX Worship Team — at Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce needs instrumentalists; drums, bass, guitar and keyboard, but are open to considering others as well.  Volunteer group, experience preferred, serious inquiries only. Call Karl at (402)750-9935 or Margret at (402)329-4095.

Norfolk Senior Center — Come volunteer at our center! Meet new people and have friendships that last a lifetime. Various duties include dance desk help, working in the gift shop, playing music, helping serve meals, setting at the front desk greeting people, helping with bingo/ concessions, sorting/washing flowers, delivering or packing Meals On Wheels. Days 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Evenings 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. available. For more information please contact Jennifer 402-371-8299 or [email protected].