For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org nevadavolunteers.org Governor’s Points of Light Awards Accepting Nominations RENO/LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2015— Nominations are being accepted through June 30th for extraordinary volunteer efforts of Nevadans throughout the state. Finalists selected will be recognized at the Governor’s Points of Light Awards…
For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org nevadavolunteers.org ORGANIZATIONS NEEDED TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN NEVADA Federal Funding Available For Nevada Organizations to Plan to Host an AmeriCorps Program RENO | LAS VEGAS, January 26, 2015 — Each year Nevada AmeriCorps grantees impact the quality…
For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org nevadavolunteers.org Notice of Funding Opportunity Nevada Operation AmeriCorps RENO | LAS VEGAS, December 5, 2014 — Nevada Volunteers is pleased to announce the availability of federal funding in the form of Operation AmeriCorps program grants. Operation AmeriCorps is…
For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org nevadavolunteers.org Notice of Funding Opportunity Nevada Operation AmeriCorps RENO | LAS VEGAS, December 5, 2014 — Nevada Volunteers is pleased to announce the availability of federal funding in the form of Operation AmeriCorps program grants. Operation AmeriCorps is a new…
Each year, Nevada Volunteers recognizes “Points of Light” throughout our state – individuals and organizations who, through their dedicated efforts, shine the “Light” of volunteerism and brighten the lives of others. This year, Nevada Volunteers will honor 150 years worth of “Points of Light” in conjunction with the Governor’s Points of Lights Awards and the…
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Bridges, Communications and Events Contractor (775) 825-1900 | Lindsay@nevadavolunteers.org nevadavolunteers.org Nevadans Unite in Service for AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Celebration RENO/LAS VEGAS, September 10, 2014 — On September 12th the nation will celebrate the extraordinary impact of AmeriCorps over the last 20 years. Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service,…
RENO/LAS VEGAS, August 1, 2014 — Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, is pleased to announce the 18 finalists of the 2014 Governor’s Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on a volunteer in Nevada. The award is given in 6 categories: Northern Nevada Individual; Southern Nevada Individual; Rural Nevada Individual; Nonprofit and…
Join us in congratulating one of our finalists in the Individual – Rural Nevada category of the Governor’s Points of Light, Sandy Buchanan! Sandy has been a Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission volunteer for 11 years, amassing over 5,000 hours of volunteerism and annually puts in over 400 service hours a year! Sandy fills several critical needs…
Join us in congratulating one of our finalists in the Individual – Northern Nevada category of the Governor’s Points of Light, Michael Allen! Michael has been a dedicated volunteer for Northern Nevada HOPES since 2010. His past contributions to the agency have included creating a Community Vegetable Garden with availability to fresh food as well…
Not only does this year commemorate the 150th anniversary of our Silver State, but it is also the 20th Anniversary of AmeriCorps and Nevada Volunteers. Throughout the years, we have recognized incredible volunteers, volunteer programs, and volunteer managers, and this year will be no different! We hope that you enjoy finding out more about each…