Various departments may need office help from time to time. Duties would involve typing, filing, preparing mailings, prepare presentations, internet research, etc. Some project require computer literacy and it would by helpful if you were familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as the internet.
A minimum of one volunteer will be placed in each of the lobbies of Reynolds Hall (2). As they distribute programs, these volunteers will be reminding patrons of the educational program Insights that takes place in Troesh Studio inside Boman Pavilion 45 minutes before the start of each performance.
You will be at the NBT Information Table before the performance. You will be assisting patrons to sign up for a giveaway and distribution of materials on upcoming performances or events. There is typically a staff member either at the table or nearby in case there is a question that you cannot answer.
We need help all the time. Sometimes with staffing information booths and distributing information on domestic violence for SafeNest at community fairs and events. Check out what opportunities are coming up that you can volunteer for.
Childcare Volunteers are needed throughout the year. Opportunities include providing structured play activities, field trips, story time and arts and crafts.
Shelter Advocates provide direct support and assistance to hotline callers and shelter residents. Duties include answering crisis calls, safety planning, screening callers for shelter and making appropriate referrals.
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.
Volunteer as a Crisis Advocate for Project Safe 417 (PS 417), a unique partnership between SafeNest and the North West Area Command (NWAC) designed to reduce domestic violence and homicides in our community by providing direct crisis intervention to victims on the scene.
Senior Companion volunteers provide basic social support to seniors in Northern Nevada. Activities include friendly visits, grocery shopping, transportation to doctor’s appointments, etc. Volunteers under 200% of DHHS guidelines may qualify for a modest stipend and mileage reimbursement.