Our mission is to serve and protect homeless and at-risk youth by providing shelter, programs and advocacy that educate and promote personal and family development.
Youth Emergency Services

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We have a variety of opportunities for you to help YES throughout the year.

Events
YES hosts two major fundraisers each year, including the YES Annual Golf Outing in May and Dance for a Chance in August. Volunteers are always needed to help plan and staff these events.

Cox Classic Volunteer
YES recruits volunteers to work in several areas of the Cox Classic professional golf tournament operations. You can help by filling out a volunteer application on www.coxclassic.com. Please note that you would like your volunteers hours to go to YES.

Organize a Drive
Organize a drive to fulfill items on the YES wish list. Each program has different needs for the youth in its programs. Wish List

Meals
Every day, YES provides meals to dozens of youth. You can help with this service by helping staff prepare meals at the Drop-In Center or providing a Wednesday dinner at the Drop-In Center.

Mentor
Join our Mentor with H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Establish a Right Transition) program. Provide support and guidance to young mothers in our Maternity Group Home or young adults in our Transitional Living Program.

Becoming a mentor requires a one-year commitment, with at least three interactions (by phone, email or in person) per month. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please complete the following application. Mentor Application

YES is a certified mentoring organization through the Midlands Mentoring Partnership.

Maintenance Work
YES operates four residential facilities that continually need repairs and/or updates from regular use.

Learn More
For more information on any of these volunteer opportunities, please contact Heather Braddock. All volunteers must complete the volunteer application below.

Volunteer Application - please mail to YES:

Youth Emergency Services, Inc.
Volunteer Application
2679 Farnam Street, Ste. 205
Omaha, NE 68131

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