Become a Hastings Region Volunteer

We'll treasure the gift of your time and talent. We can't wait to meet you and work together as we bring HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE to our southcentral Nebraska neighbors!

Highlights of our current volunteer positions

  • Books

    Attention biblophiles! We're looking for help with our donated BOOKS!
    Sort donated books by:
    -What we want to keep (religious, kids, adult)
    -What we can give to Crossroads for resale
    -What we'll recycle
    Pull books from shelves that are 2 months old
    VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE:
    Monday - Friday any time 8:30a - 5:00p
    Saturday 9:30a - 12:00p
    Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Just fill out our easy online form, and in the St. Joseph Gift & Thrift category, choose "sort/price".

  • Cards

    They're a "hallmark" of holiday greetings- and we need help with them! In this role, you'll:
    -Sort cards by holiday, season, occasion
    -Replenish the card rack in the store
    VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE:
    Monday - Friday any time 8:30a - 5:00p
    Saturday 9:30a - 12:00p
    Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Just fill out our easy online form, and in the St. Joseph Gift & Thrift category, choose "sort/price".

  • Delivery and Donation Pickup

    Help us deliver HOPE IN THE GOOD LIFE to our neighbors! In this critical role, you'll assist our truck driver in loading and unloading furniture and household items (this may include moving items up/down stairs).
    VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE:
    Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 - 5:00
    To move forward in your volunteer journey, just fill out our easy online form and in the St. Joseph Gift & Thrift category, choose " Pick-up/delivery of items, including furniture".

  • Donations Sorter

    In this important role, you'll process donated items (clothing, household, toys, etc.) and sort them for cleanliness, type of items, and sellability. This position also helps clean dirty/dusty items so they're ready for their new owner. Oh, and of course, you'll recycle unsellable items because #sustainability is one of our core values!♻️
    VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE:
    Monday afternoons 12 - 5p
    Wednesday mornings 8:30a - 12p
    Thursday - Friday, any time 8:30a - 5p
    Saturday 9:30a - 12:00p
    If this sounds like a great fit for you, fill out our easy online form and in the St. Joseph Gift & Thrift category choose "sort/price".

  • Lingerie & Hats

    Help us prep these important items! In this role, you'll:
    -Sort bras, underwear, and socks for cleanliness and appropriateness, then hang and display them in the store.
    -Price slips and Spanx-style items, then hang and display them in the store.
    -Sort Hats for cleanliness, then price and display them in the store.
    VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE:
    Monday & Tuesday afternoons
    Wednesday - Friday any time 8:30a - 5p
    Saturday 9:30a - 12p
    Ready to help us with this important task? Your contribution is invaluable. Just fill out our easy online form and in the St. Joseph Gift & Thrift category choose "sort/price".

  • Pricing

    Attention, "Price is Right" fans! We have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. You'll:
    -2nd look for dirty items, clean as needed
    -Price donations at a fair price
    -Watch for popular name brands in glassware
    -Research antiques
    -Research items on Google for pricing as needed
    VOLUNTEER SHIFT TIMES AVAILABLE:
    Monday 1 -5p
    Tuesday 1 - 5p
    Wednesday 8:30a - 12:00p
    Thursday & Friday any time 8:30a - 5p
    Saturday 9:30a - 12:00p

    Ready to give volunteering a spin? Just fill out our easy online form and in the St. Joseph Gift & Thrift category choose "sort/price".

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Use of Volunteer Photo, Video, and Voice Release Form

I give Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska (CSS), consent to record, videotape, photograph my image, and/or voice in relation to the mission of CSS. These items may be used in the following ways while volunteering at CSS:

  • Company Intranet accessible by employees only
  • Company Website accessible via the World Wide Web to anyone
  • Printed employee newsletter
  • Printed client/donor communications (i.e. Catholic Register Newspaper)
  • Company Print/Digital Marketing Materials
  • Printed annual report
  • Company social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, etc.)

I understand that no special compensation will be provided to me for the use of my image and that I may not be informed in advance of the specific use of my image. I further understand that I may opt-out of this practice upon providing written authorization to CSS.

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