We encourage corporations and community organizations to bring groups of two to 12 volunteers to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities on the museum floor. We offer half-day (4-hour) or full-day (7-hour) activities with no experience or training necessary. Often community volunteers are asked to help facilitate programming, work one-on-one…
You may host one of our International Visitor Groups for dinner, host an Algerian Youth Leadership student for two weeks, or become a volunteer at one of our Fulbright events. The home host experience will broaden your global perspective! This could consist of an individual staying at your home for a time period of 7,…
Our Language Bank does cost money for our interpreters, but we need volunteers to interpret for those who cannot afford to pay.
Volunteer drivers are sometimes needed to take the international visitors around Reno and Tahoe for the day. The individuals will need to be picked up from their hotel and escorted around the town. We will need a copy of a valid driver’s license.
Help by providing front desk support at Donner Memorial State Park, Sugar Pine Point State Park, and at the Vikingsholm Visitor Center.
Help our operations by providing office/administrative assistance.
Help with our many special events throughout the year.
Help connect visitors to history by becoming a docent at the Hellman-Ehrman Estate and/or Vikingsholm Castle.
Protection Order Assistants, located in the Family Violence Intervention Program at Family Court, help victims of domestic violence complete and file Protection Order applications. They provide information about the application process, safety planning and community resources.
Court Support Volunteers work with victims of domestic violence at Family Court to provide support in the courtroom and debrief with them after proceedings. They assist victims as they navigate a complex legal system, as well as provide safety planning and community resources.