2025-2026 Northern Nevada Volunteer OpportunitiesJoin 250,000 people around the world preparing a new generation of young people for the future through engaging, hands-on robotics programs. Volunteering at a FIRST event is an amazing opportunity for you to be energized, feel fulfilled, and have fun. No experience is necessary, and free, online training is provided. Complete your volunteer hours at a fun robotics event!Saturday, September 06, 2025 - FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff ● National Automobile Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Reno, NV 89501 ● 6:30am - 11:30am - AV Assistant and Teardown Crews neededSaturday, September 20, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Robot in a Day Workshop & Kickoff Celebration ● Little Flower Elementary School, 1300 Casazza Dr., Reno, NV 89502 ● Robot in a Day (AM): 7am - 1pm - Instructor Assistant and Setup Crews needed ● Kickoff (PM) : 1:30pm - 4:30pm - AV Assistant, and Teardown Crews needed Saturday,September 27, 2025 - FIRST Tech Challenge Robot in a Day Workshop ● UNR Innevation Center (K-12 Robotics), 190 E Liberty St., Reno, NV 89501 ● 7:30am - 4:30pm - Instructor Assistant, and Setup/Teardown Crews neededSaturday, October 04, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Next Level Programming Workshop ● Smithridge STEM Academy, 4801 Neil Road, Reno, NV 89502 ● 7am - 1pm - Instructor Assistant, Setup/Teardown Crews neededSaturday, October 18, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Learn and Play Scrimmage AM & PM ● TBA ● AM: 7am - 1pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, and Setup Crews needed. ● PM: 12pm - 5pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, Referees, and Teardown Crews needed.Saturday, November 01, 2025 - FIRST Tech Challenge Scrimmage ● Whittell High School, 240 Warrior Way, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 ● 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper and Setup/Teardown Crews neededSaturday, November 15, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Carson City Qualifier ● Eagle Valley Middle School, 4151 E 5th St.,Carson City, NV 89701 ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants neededSaturday, November 22, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Sparks Qualifier ● Sky Ranch Middle School, 1200 Windmill Farms Pkwy.,Sparks, NV 89436 ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants neededSaturday, December 06, 2025 - FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 1N - FIRST LEGO League Explore Fall Festival (AM) ● Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln.,Reno, NV 89502 ● Fall Festival: 8am - 12pm - Reviewers, Team Activity Assistants and Setup /Teardown Crews needed ● LM 1N: 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Queuers, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews neededSaturday, December 13, 2025 - FIRST LEGO League Challenge Northern Nevada Championship ● Mendive Middle School, 1900 Whitewood Dr., Sparks, NV 89434 ● 7am - 6pm - AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Table Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeeper, Setup/Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants neededSaturday, January 10, 2026 - FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 2N ● Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley, 124 N Main St., Yerington, NV 89447 ● LM 2N: 12:3pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Queuers, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews neededSaturday, January 24, 2026 - FIRST Tech Challenge League Meet 3N (AM) & 4N (PM) ● Excel Christian School, 850 Baring Blvd., Sparks, NV 89436 ● LM 3N: 7:30am - 1:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, MC/Game Announcer, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Setup Crews needed ● LM 4N : 12:30pm - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Queuers, MC/Game Announcer, Referees, Robot Inspectors, Scorekeeper, and Teardown Crews neededFriday & Saturday, February 06 & 07, 2026 – FIRST Tech Challenge League Tournament ● McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer St., Reno, NV 89523 ● Friday (Day 1): 2:30pm - 8pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Judge Rm Queuers, Practice Field Assistants, Robot Inspectors, Setup Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed ● Saturday (Day 2): 7am - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, Game Announcers, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Field Assistants, Queuers, Referees, Scorekeepers, Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants neededFriday & Saturday, February 20 & 21, 2026 – FIRST Tech Challenge Nevada State Championship ● TBA ● Friday (Day 1): 2:30pm - 8pm - AV Assistant, Judges, Pit Admin, Judge Rm Queuers, Practice Field Assistants, Robot Inspectors, Setup Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants needed ● Saturday (Day 2): 7am - 6:30pm - AV Assistant, MC/Game Announcer, Judges, Pit Admin, Practice Field Assistants, Robot Game Queuers, Referees, Scorekeepers, Teardown Crews, and Volunteer Rm Assistants neededSaturday, April 11, 2026 – FIRST LEGO Explore Spring Festival ● National Automobile Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Reno, NV 89501 ● 8am - 12pm - Reviewers, Team Activity Assistants and Setup /Teardown Crews neededFor more information on our programs, please visit www.firstnevada.orgFollow these steps to register to volunteer at an event: Create an account in the FIRST Dashboard at firstinspires.org - sign up is located in the top right corner of the page.1. Click the Volunteer Registration tab & choose ‘Volunteer at an Event.2. Filter events by location / program and select an event.3. Choose up to five roles and apply.4. Complete your required youth protection background screening (US & Canada). When checking out, please select “not at this time” for FIRST support of your screening fees.You will receive an email from your volunteer coordinator, Aki Okazaki (A.Okazaki@FIRSTNevada.org) if you are assigned to a volunteer role. Please see the Volunteer Event Checklist for detailed information.
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16-18 , Adults (18+) , 55+
Individuals , Groups (2-10) , Groups (10+) , Corporate Teams
Our human trafficking hotline operates 24/7 which requires the support of our dedicated volunteers. This is not a public-facing hotline. Volunteers answer this hotline during Signs of HOPE business hours, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.RISE hotline duties:
Answering hotline calls that come directly from trained service providers.
While volunteering, you will gain experience in the field responding alongside law enforcement on scene or to locations where a human trafficking victim has been identified.
Helping the client with immediate crisis services as well as safety planning and setting the client up with one of our case managers for long-term support.
May also include outreach such as handing out resources in the community with the RISE team.
Requirements
Must be able to volunteer after SOH hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
Volunteers need to be able to commit to a minimum of eight (8) hours a month.
Must be 21 years or older.
RISE LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
This new volunteer opportunity supports our RISE hotline and outreach efforts. We are looking for volunteers who are bilingual and feel comfortable translating for our RISE team.RISE Language Specialist duties:
Accompany our RISE team when doing in-person responses to provide language interpretation services to clients.
Requirements:
Must be bilingual in order to volunteer for this project.
The greatest language needs are for languages other than Spanish, especially Tagalog and Mandarin. However, we encourage you to apply if you have any additional language skills.
Did you ever wish you could help our Veterans but could not get to the VA because of time, miles or family obligations????
We have the perfect solution for you !!! The VA Voluntary Services is implementing a pilot program to make telephone calls and check on our Hero’s.
Please consider this opportunity and let Anne
Parker, our National VAVS Representative know of your interest, by email: VAVS@bluestarmothers.us
Studies have shown that Veterans who have no one to check on them are more likely to be seen often in the Emergency Room and could suffer from mental health issues because they are lonely.
Established in 1965, the St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility provides nutritious meals to men, women, and children in need every day of the year. This meal is free and open to the public.
Volunteers are needed to hand out water, serve food, clear trays, and clean tables.
To schedule a group (up to 18 people) e-mail volunteer@catholiccharities.com
Visit our website for more details and to sign up for this impactful in-person volunteer opportunity: https://www.catholiccharities.com/ or call for assistance signing up!
