PLEASE NOTE: The Keep Omaha Beautiful office will be closed from Dec 19-Jan 4. Please click on the opportunities below to express your interest in volunteering with us. Our staff will follow up with you in early January. Also, check back in the spring for more ways to get involved!
Volunteer Opportunities
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*CLOSED FOR THE SEASON* Click here to make a cleanup request for dates after January 10, 2026.*
Choose a date(s) and location(s) for yourself or a group to clean up litter in a public space, such as in a neighborhood or business corridor, park or trail, or along a stream. You can conduct your cleanup just once, or repeat it a few times throughout the year.
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*CLOSED FOR THE SEASON* Click here to fill out an interest form for 2026 opportunities!*
Commit to monthly cleanups by adopting a public area such as a neighborhood or business corridor, stream or trail segment, storm drains, or a school campus. Individuals or groups can register for Adopt-a-Spot in the spring, with regular cleanups taking place March through October.
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*CLOSED FOR THE SEASON* Click here to fill out an interest form for 2026 opportunities*
Help protect our local waterways by giving some TLC to drain inlets in select areas of the city. Volunteers will clean up litter in and around storm drain inlets, attach “No Dumping” decals to unmarked storm drains, and share educational resources with nearby neighbors. This service project is offered from March - October, and/or as weather allows.
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*CLOSED FOR THE SEASON* Click here to make a request for 2026 opportunties*
Office or work groups looking for flexible, team-building opportunities can host a Corporate Service Event. Give back to your community while enlivening your team and culture. Aligns well with any Employee Volunteer Service days, Day of Giving, or Community Impact Day programs.
ADD-ON ACTIVITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS
Age Recommendations for Volunteering
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Litter Cleanups & Adopt-a-Spot Cleanups
Recommended for all ages, with adult supervision for minors.
*Note: For cleanups along or near streams, the age recommendation is 13+ years old, with adult supervision for minors. -
Storm Drain Marking & Cleaning Projects
Age recommendation is 5+ years old, with adult supervision for minors.
If you have questions about adult-to-minor supervision ratios, please email us!
Keep Omaha Beautiful offers outdoor volunteer opportunities in Omaha, Nebraska for all ages and skill levels
Each year, Keep Omaha Beautiful engages thousands of volunteers from all ages and skill levels who want to contribute to a healthy urban ecosystem. Service activities are designed to benefit our community and the environment. Each year, volunteers give their time to help with litter cleanups, caring for storm drains, protecting local waterways, and helping at special events that benefit our community. Thank you to all our volunteers for making a difference!
