ServeNebraska - National Service

National Service Partners

ServeNebraska is proud to partner and collaborate with others who seek to increase the quality of life for Nebraskans. We are always interested in expanding our reach and partners. If you are interested in exploring ways we can mutually assist our state contact us.

Within Nebraska there are vibrant efforts associated with the national service initiatives AmeriCorps*VISTA, Senior Corps, and Learn & Serve America.

Those responsible for administering these programs in Nebraska serve on the Commission that guide ServeNebraska.

For additional information please contact:

AmeriCorps*VISTA & Senior Corps
Angela Volovich Nebraska State Office Director Corporation for National & Community Service 100 Centennial Mall North, Room 274-A Lincoln, NE 68508 P: (402) 437-5474 F: (402) 437-5495 AmeriCorpsVISTA projects in Nebraska AmeriCorpsVISTAs commit to serve full-time for a year at a nonprofit organization or local government agency, working to fight illiteracy, improve health services, create businesses, strengthen community groups, and much more. With passion, commitment, and hard work, VISTAs create or expand programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Senior Corps Projects in Nebraska Senior Corps offers several ways to get involved. Volunteers receive guidance and training so they can make a contribution that suits their talents, interests, and availability. Click on each link below to learn where in Nebraska these programs are helping and contact information to get involved. RSVP connects volunteers age 55 and over with service opportunities in their communities that match their skills and availability. From building houses to immunizing children, from enhancing the capacity of non-profit organizations to improving and protecting the environment, RSVP volunteers put their unique talents to work to make a difference. The Foster Grandparent Program connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs. Volunteers mentor, support, and help some of the most vulnerable children in the United States. The Senior Companion Program brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living. Companions help out on a personal level by assisting with shopping and light chores, interacting with doctors, or just making a friendly visit.
Learn & Serve America
Kindergarten - Grade 12 Mike Kissler Nebraska Department of Education 301 Centennial Mall, South PO Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 P: (402) 471-2741 F: (402) 471-0117 K-12 Learn & Serve Projects in Nebraska Learn and Serve America supports and encourages service-learning throughout the United States, and enables students to make meaningful contributions to their community while building their academic and civic skills. By engaging our nation's young people in service-learning, Learn and Serve America instills an ethic of lifelong community service.
Higher Education Service Learning Deb Eisloeffel Interim Executive Director Midwest Consortium for Service-Learning in Higher Education 200 Nebraska Union P.O. Box 880453 Lincoln, NE 68588-0453 P: (402) 472-9638 F: (402) 472-8140 Higher Education Learn & Serve in Nebraska Learn and Serve America Higher Education supports campus-based service-learning programs that directly and demonstrably benefit both the community served and the participants who serve.