Students, groups or businesses interested in doing a one-time project to help the Prevention Center can spearhead the collection of much needed items. Examples include: Diaper Drive, Backpack Drive or School Supplies Drive.
Many of our guests rarely receive a home-cooked meal, and are very appreciative when a dinner is provided . You can schedule your family or group to provide a weekday meal. (We ask that you plan to feed 20 people)
The Guest House is a typical home needing to be cared for on an ongoing basis. There are beds to be made, laundry to be done and cabinets to be straightened.
Volunteers provide escorted door-to-door safe transportation for seniors and disabled persons, giving them access to services, medical appointments, to pick up prescriptions, socialization and shopping.
Volunteers distribute coupons each summer to low-income seniors who may not be able to afford fresh produce. This important service helps to supplement the nutritional needs of seniors.
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.
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,…
Some of our residents may need assistance with their education from time to time. We are looking for tutors for a variety of subjects who would be available on an on-call basis to help our residents strengthen their skills.
We are always looking for someone who can come up with fun and educational crafts for our residents.
We do several bulk mailings throughout the year. We are happy to get help with sorting, labeling, stuffing, and sealing envelopes.