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.
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.
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 various office projects
Volunteers must be 18 or older to handle dogs. Volunteer training orientation is required for all of our dog walkers.
Our thrift store is open seven days a week. We rely on volunteers to help create the best shopping experience for our customers. Opportunities are available daily, weekly or monthly.
Perhaps one of the busiest areas on our campus, the mailroom, receives close to 40 large bins of mail every day and with only one part time employee sorting, we could really use additional help.
With 40 acres, 20 buildings and only two maintenance workers, we need help with the simple stuff like changing air filters, repairing sprinklers and other similar ‘to-do’ items you would normally do on the weekend in your own home.
Our Sibling Preservation Program is in need of event support and camper volunteers.