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.
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.
Help lead tourist groups through Fly Ranch and around the geyser features.
Help keep our visitor center open and provide information and customer service to visitors.
Requirements: 18+; yellow dot dog walker, once a week commitment on the same day and time every week Borrow a best friend for the day! Take a dog out with you for a day of fun, fresh air and exercise! Does this sound like a howlin’ good time? Sign up to help today!
Help find homes for NHS animals as a Foster Care Parent through our home-to-home adoption program. Encourage adoption while taking the animal on outings in public and community interactions as well as social media promotion and networking. Provide animals a safe and comfortable home while waiting for adoption and free up additional resources for NHS…
Requirements: 18+; once a week commitment on the same day/time every week; Training Shifts: 7 days a week Volunteers are trained monitor animals post-surgery to make sure they are recovering.
Become a tour leader with HRPS
Volunteers are especially needed for events such as the Reno Harvest of Homes Tour every fall or to welcome people at our summer walking tours.
As a volunteer, you will greet and orient guests to the museum’s layout and resources. Assist with Great American Ball Park tours. Assist with school groups (grades K-12) by leading tours through the museum. Actively engage guests by using interactive exhibits, baseball artifacts, and interpretive techniques. Staff merchandise stations on game days in both the…