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 of the 2018 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a volunteer…

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…

RENO/LAS VEGAS, October 6, 2017 — Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a volunteer in Nevada. The finalists and recipients of the awards truly embody the strength and unity of Nevadans serving as points of…

NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Seeking Nevada Organizations interested in developing national service programs to address critical community needs Nevada, Statewide, September 20, 2017 —Nevada Volunteers is pleased to release this Notice of Funding Opportunity which requests applications from Nevada organizations and agencies interested in receiving AmeriCorps funding to recruit, place, and supervise AmeriCorps members. Nevada…

For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org   2017 Governor’s Points of Light Awards Finalists Announced RENO|LAS VEGAS, August 26, 2017 — Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2017 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a volunteer…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org   Governor’s Points of Light Awards Nomination Deadline Extended RENO|LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2017— The deadline to submit nominations for the Governor’s Points of Light Awards has been extended through June 16, 2017. The Governor’s Points of Light Awards celebrate the extraordinary volunteer efforts of…

For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org RENO|LAS VEGAS, April 28, 2017— Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor’s Points of Light Awards beginning May 1. The Governor’s Points of Light Awards celebrate the extraordinary volunteer efforts of Nevadans and is the highest…

For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah Norman April 4, 2017 775-825-1900 sarah@nevadavolunteers.org   17 City and County Leaders Recognized Critical Role of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps in Local Communities Across Nevada CARSON CITY, April 4, 2017 — On April 4, 2017, 17 mayors and county leaders across the State of Nevada recognized the impact AmeriCorps and…

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Dickey, Director of AmeriCorps 775-825-1900 | laura@nevadavolunteers.org AmeriCorps*State Notice of Funding Opportunity for Healthy Futures and Safer Communities RENO|LAS VEGAS, February 23, 2017 – Nevada Volunteers is pleased to announce the availability of federal funding in the form of grants to organizations seeking to have an operational AmeriCorps program for…

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Dickey, Director of AmeriCorps 775-825-1900 | laura@nevadavolunteers.org Notice of Funding Opportunity—Special Formula Planning AmeriCorps RENO|LAS VEGAS, December 21, 2016 – Nevada Volunteers is pleased to announce the availability of federal funding in the form of planning grants to organizations looking to develop AmeriCorps programs. The special funds are open to…