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.
Foster Grandparent volunteers are placed in schools throughout Northern Nevada. These volunteers help children meet academic and social goals through mentoring and tutoring. Volunteers with incomes under 200% of DHHS poverty guidelines may qualify to receive a modest stipend and mileage reimbursement.
Help with gardening and planting projects around the conference center.
Help with various office projects
Help with plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting projects.
Assist in our Bear Store.
We need engineers, conductors, stationmasters and greeters to help us run the trains during the summer. Also needed are volunteers to help us expand the current track. And lastly, we need a manager who can help with other track signage, history signage, structure installations, Operation Lifesaver program, station canopy construction, new operational signage, fun signs,…
Currently, we need volunteers to help us preserve and restore a 1950’s pullman and a rotary snow plow.