The “Everything” Project is suitable for groups of 12-15 volunteers. In this project, we will combine elements of Feel Good Friday, Sacked Lunch Super Heroes, and Cookin’ for a Cause to create the ultimate NPHY volunteer experience. Volunteers will be put into 3 small groups, where they will make sacked lunches, create hygiene kits, prepare…
Cookin´ for a Cause is an opportunity appropriate for 6 volunteers. Volunteers host a BBQ for homeless youth at our Drop-In Center. NPHY’s Drop-In Center is lucky to have a gas grill and beautiful patio area that is perfect for a BBQ! Volunteer groups will be asked to supply the food and menu of your…
The goal of Feel Good Friday is to establish a trusting relationship between NPHY and youth who are at-risk of homelessness by providing resources to such youth. Outreach volunteers and staff will provide food, clothing, hygiene items, school supplies, information about available services, and other needed items in targeted at-risk neighborhoods throughout Las Vegas.
Sacked Lunch Super Heroes is a volunteer activity appropriate for 4-5 volunteers. Sacked Lunch Super Heroes is hosted every Thursday from 4:00pm-5:30pm (negotiable). Volunteers are asked to assemble sacked lunches that will be distributed during NPHY’s weekly outreach activities. We ask that volunteers bring the needed supplies to put together at least 120 sack lunches…
Once a month NPHY hosts a baking contest. Volunteers will prepare snacks such as cookies, cupcakes, and other confections at the Drop-In Center. Volunteers will not only prepare the snacks, they will also decorate them. Once all baked goods are prepared, NPHY’s homeless clients will decide the contest winner, and shortly thereafter feast on the…
The 100 Black Men of Las Vegas will provide the community with mentoring efforts designed to provide added opportunities to elementary, junior high and high school students in need. We will achieve this by developing programs focused on improving the education, health and character of our student participants with the collaboration and support of parents,…
Deliver food and paper goods to senior client’s homes.
Help get the word out through email alerts and newsletters, as well as social media channels. We also would love help keeping our website up to date, as a hub for residents who care about scenic issues. We are interested in trying new ways to reach people and galvanize Nevadans to take action to preserve…
How do we keep the lights on, the emails answered and the mailbox clear? Administrative volunteers! This is a critical role that allows the rest of the organization to keep moving forward.
Scenic Nevada volunteers make many appearances at public meetings and workshops to make sure that new laws and ordinances do not strip away scenic protections. Recently, Scenic Nevada has been in Carson City at legislative hearings and at Washoe County Commission meetings. It’s an empowering and thrilling way to see democracy in action!