Nevada Volunteers is excited to continue to do our part to serve Nevada through volunteerism and national service while limiting social contact and reducing potential exposure. The Nevada Volunteers office is available by phone or electronic communication and will reopen…
NEVADA VOLUNTEERS HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Non-profit executive to lead Governor’s Commission on Service Nevada, Statewide, June 2, 2020 —The Commission of Nevada Volunteers has appointed Zanny Marsh as Executive Director of the statewide organization, effective immediately. Marsh, a…
Dear Nevadans, One of the positives from the outbreak of COVID-19 has been the overwhelming support of people wanting to help their neighbors through service and volunteerism. Through our NV Volunteer Connect service, volunteers can easily find locations throughout…
NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Seeking Nevada organizations interested in developing national service programs to address critical community needs Nevada Volunteers is pleased to release this Notice of Funding Opportunity which requests applications from Nevada organizations and agencies interested in…
National Service is in the spotlight. Several Presidential candidates have called for strengthening programs, or even suggesting service should be mandatory for all young people. September began AmeriCorps 25th anniversary and now is a great time to look at how…
For Immediate Release Contact: Terry Bell, Administrative Assistant (775) 825-1900 | tbell@nevadavolunteers.org www.nevadavolunteers.org 2018 Governor's Points of Light Awards Finalists Announced RENO/LAS VEGAS, August 2, 2018 — Nevada Volunteers, the Governor's Commission on Service, is pleased to announce the finalists…
We're looking for an intern! Position Overview: The Data Entry Intern within Nevada Volunteers is an essential contributor to Nevada Volunteers’ efforts towards building and maintaining the state's infrastructure to enhance national service and community volunteer engagement. In collaboration…
Nevada Volunteers wants to know your volunteer story! National Volunteer Week is April 15th-22nd and to celebrate all the amazing volunteers in our state we are holding a Volunteer Week Photo Contest. Submit your photos at https://goo.gl/jPMxdo and your story…
1) Is your organization a public or private nonprofit organization – including labor organizations, faith-based and other community organizations; an institution of higher education; a government entity within the State of Nevada; an Indian tribe; or a partnership or consortia?
2) Does your organization file as a 501c3, 501c4, 501c5, or 501c6 with the IRS?
3) Does your organization’s plan for utilizing AmeriCorps members address specific unmet community needs in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and/or veterans and military families?
If you answered yes to all three of these questions then you may qualify for AmeriCorps funding! AmeriCorps state funding gives your organization the opportunity to hire AmeriCorps members to expand your program and your reach in Nevada.
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AmeriCorps Week 2018
Governor Brian Sandoval proclaims March 11 through 17, 2018 AmeriCorps Week in Nevada
Nevada, Statewide, March 9th, 2018 —Nevada Volunteers is pleased to announce Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed the week of March 11th through March 17th, 2018, as AmeriCorps Week in Nevada. We will be celebrating the week with a social media takeover. Each day next week an AmeriCorps member from a different program from throughout the state of Nevada, will take over Nevada Volunteers social media showcasing their service in their local communities.
This year in Nevada, 327 AmeriCorps members will help to meet local needs at 78 host sites in 11 counties statewide. Thanks to AmeriCorps members, over 640 children and youth will be mentored, more than 800 people in rural communities will have assistance finding healthcare options to fight opioid and prescription drug abuse, and 2,700 acres of land will be cleared of invasive species and other fire fuel hazards.