McCook Volunteers
FIND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES in our community. Learn about local organizations in need of volunteers. And nominate a local volunteer to be the McCook volunteer of the month.
Volunteer Organizations
Below you will find a variety of organizations that need you to make a difference!
Learn what the organizations do for the community and what a few volunteer opportunities may be.
Nothing should get in the way of organizations and volunteers coming together to do good for their community. Together we can build unity through community service.
Volunteer Recognition Program
MCFF's McCook Volunteers, the McCook Chamber of Commerce and the McCook Philanthropy Council have teamed up to recognize our local volunteers. People don't volunteer for the notoriety or the rewards, but we need to recognize those who are volunteering in our community to make it grow and thrive. Once a month, a resident of McCook/Red Willow County will be named the McCook Volunteer of the Month. If you would like to nominate someone, please fill out the form below. And keep your eye out for our winning volunteers in local media and online.
McCook Community Chest
Melissa Stritt
(308) 345-8734
mstritt@mnb.bank
Lisa Felker
(308) 345-8737
lfelker@mnb.bank
Community Chest of McCook was originally created to raise money for 10 local non-profit agencies that provide services to people of all ages and walks of life. Assistance for people in our community include low-income food assistance, protection from physical abuse, shelter after economic hardship, education, fitness and recreation. Community Chest of McCook now oversee the Southeast Nebraska Big Give fundraiser.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Serve as a member on the Community Chest volunteer board; assist with Big Give.
McCook Food Pantry
Dick Neel
(308) 350-0255
The McCook Food Pantry serves the food insecure from McCook and Southwest Nebraska, who meet the USDA income guidelines.
The Pantry is open to serve the public, Monday-Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Work a shift with a variety of possibilities (can be one day a month, a day each week, or just as fill-in), picking up orders or assisting with unloading the trucks from the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Teammates Mentoring Program of McCook
Marisa Hoins
Chapter Coordinator
(308) 344-4412
mhoins@mccookbison.org
Teammates is a youth-based mentoring program for ALL KIDS that gives kids another caring adult in their life. They get together once a week at school to ensure that it is a safe place to meet.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Sign up to be a mentor today!
YMCA of McCook
Saesha Heffner
Operations Director
(308) 345-6228
sheffner@mccookymca.org
More than 500,000 business leaders, community advocates, parents, teens and individuals who want to give back and support their neighbors volunteer at the Y. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, Y volunteers give men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life the resources and support they need to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. Volunteer opportunities at the McCook YMCA include
Volunteer Opportunities:
Youth sports coaches and officials, assisting with youth and teen programs, Republican River Fitness series volunteers, aquatics and fitness volunteers, and more.
