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American Cancer
Society
6490 S. McCarran, Suite 40
Reno, NV 89509
329-0609
website:
www.cancer.org
email:
srobinson@cancer.org
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Purpose:
facilitate quality of life for cancer victims, find a cure for
cancer
Volunteer
Opportunities: Road to Recovery drivers to take patients
to medical appointments, Fresh Start ex-smokers to teach classes,
special events
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American Red
Cross
Sierra Nevada Chapter
1190 Corporate Blvd.
Reno, NV 89502
856-1000 x114
email:
volunteers@nevada.redcross.org website:
www.Nevadaredcross.org
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Purpose:
provide emergency assistance for disaster victims, education for
health & safety
Volunteer
Opportunities: clerical, disaster relief,
teaching
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Ballet Nevada
Performing Arts
1295 Greg St.
Sparks, NV 89431
284-5000
email:
info@balletnevada.com
Carrie Oliver, Director
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Purpose: to
promote excellence & diversity in the performing arts
emphasizing at-risk children & teens
Volunteer
Opportunities: sewing, shows, office
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Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of Nevada
495 Apple St., Ste. 104
Reno, NV 89502
352-3202
www.bbbsn.org
Pat Fling, Executive Director
email: pfling@bbbsn.org |
Purpose:
mentor children to enhance their quality of life
Volunteer
Opportunities: mentoring individuals, in schools, senior mentors
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CASA
Court Appointed Special
Advocate
PO Box
30083
Reno,
NV 89520-3083
328-3854
Bill McDonald,
Training
coordinator
Email:
bmcdonald@mail.co.washoe.nv.us
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Purpose:
advocates in Family Court for the abused & neglected children’s
program
Volunteer
Opportunities: must able to commit 10-15 hours per month
requires training class 40 hours
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Casa de Vida
Home
for Pregnant Girls
1290 Mill St.
Reno, NV 89502
329-1070
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Purpose: provide
resource information & shelter to pregnant teenage girls
Volunteer
Opportunities: teaching, tutoring special household projects
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Crisis Call
Center
PO Box 8016
Reno, NV 89507
784-8085
www.crisiscallcenter.org
Stacy Heiser
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Purpose:
Provide information & support to people in crisis
Volunteer
Opportunities: crisis hotline, sexual support services
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NEW 11-19-06:
Disabled Sports USA Far West
P.O. Box 9780
Truckee, CA 96162
ph: (530) 581-4161
fax: (530) 581-3127
Vanessa Belz
Program Coordinator
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Purpose:
SKI VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Each winter, our team of
certified adaptive instructors teach over 1500 private ski and
snowboard lessons to people with physical and cognitive
disabilities.
Volunteer
Opportunities:
Volunteers assist instructors
with lesson safety, chairlift loads, instructional drills, and
emotional support.
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Food Bank of Northern Nevada
994 Packer Way
Sparks, NV 89431
331-3663
Fax 331-3765
website:
www.fbnn.org
email:
mmithcell@fbnn.org
LeAnna Holck, Executive Director
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Purpose: food for needy
Volunteer Opportunities:
warehouse, office, requires training session
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Friends of Washoe County Library
mail address PO Box 2151
301 S. Center St.
Reno, NV 89501
email:
shonig@mail.co.washoe.nv.us
327-8360
Fax 327-8392
Sharon Honig-Bear, Staff Liaison
email:
shonig@mail.co.washoe.nv.us
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Purpose: support
libraries & literacy in Washoe County
Volunteer Opportunities:
sorting books, helping at Book sale Bonanza, shopkeepers at
Secondhand Prose, office, requires training session
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Friends of Nevada Wilderness
PO Box 9754
1 Booth St
Reno, NV 89507
324-7667
email:
brian@nevadawilderness.org
Pat Paterna/ Brian Beffort
www.nevadawilderness.org
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Purpose: keep
Nevada wild land wild
Volunteer Opportunities:
public events, office, adopt a wilderness
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Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 3823
Reno, NV 89509
323-5511
email:
TMHH@ACI.Net
Paul Hauser, Volunteer Coordinator
Christine Price, Executive Director
website:
www.habitat.org
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Purpose: provide
homes for low income families
Volunteer Opportunities:
fund raising, speakers bureau, family selection, building, office,
requires 6 mo. to 1 yr. commitment 12-16 hrs per mo.
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Hospice - Circle of Life Hospice
1575 Delucchi Lane, Ste 214
Reno, NV 89502
827-2298
Anne House, Volunteer Coordinator
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Purpose: assist patients
on journey toward death
Volunteer Opportunities:
respite care with patients, office, requires training sessions 12
hrs, 2-4 hrs per week commitment
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Hospice-
St. Mary Hospice of No. Nevada
3605 Grant Dr.
Reno, NV 89509
770-3056
email:
ALEXISGREENE@SAINTMARYSRENO.COM
Alexis D. Greene,
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
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Purpose: assist
individuals & families with end of life issues
Volunteer Opportunities:
administrative, special events, respite care
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Hot August Nights
1425 Gregg St.
Sparks, NV 894331
356-1956 x228
Kathy Schaffer
email:
kschaffer@hotaugustnights.net
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Humane Society of Nevada
200 Kresge Ln
Sparks, NV 894
331-5770 work
www.nevadahumanesociety.org
Kathy Parker, Volunteer Coordinator
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Purpose: promote animal
welfare, provide relief from animal suffering in northern Nevada
Volunteer Opportunities:
kennel work grooming/socializing animals Head Start program for dogs
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Interfaith Hospitality Network
2075 W. Seventh St.
Reno, NV 89503
284-5566
Lee Derbyshire, Director
Email:
ihndirector@sbc.global
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Purpose: provide
services to homeless families
Volunteer Opportunities:
administrative, interaction w families, meals, requires training &
finger printing
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Junior Achievement
785 W. 6th St.
Reno, NV 89503
email:
lbonie@renoja.org
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Purpose:
international organization exposes young people to world of business
Volunteer Opportunities:
consultants, 5-7 week commitment
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League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada
3550 Yosemite Place.
Reno, NV 89503
787-2818
Attn: Peg McCall
email:
pmccall@juno.com
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Make a Wish Foundation
910 Pyramid Highway
Sparks, NV 89431
826-8008
email:
sherry@mawfnn.org
Sherry Johnson,
Director of Program Services
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Purpose: grant the
wishes of children under 18 with life-threatening illnesses to
enrich the human experience
Volunteer Opportunities:
wish granting, special events, office, requires training &
background check
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National Automobile Museum
10 S Lake St.
Reno, NV 89501
333-9300
Attn: Carol Barr
email:
cbarr@automuseum.org
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National Conference of
Community & Justice
1755 E. Plumb Ln Ste 266
Reno, NV 89502
333-9000
www.nccj.org
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Purpose: promote
respect & understanding among all people, fight bias, bigotry and
racism
Volunteer Opportunities:
advisor to young people’s programs
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Nevada Diabetes Association
for Children
1005 Terminal Way Ste 104
Reno, NV 89502
856-3839
Fax: 348-7591
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Purpose: provide
information, education, and support to diabetics & their families
Volunteer Opportunities:
health fair, office, special events
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Nevada Historical Society
1650 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89503
856-7073
www.clan.lib.nv.us
Jean Nichols - 746-3559
President NHS Docent Council
Dick Critz 853-2442
email:
Andrews-@nvbell.net |
Purpose: preserve
& educate the community about Nevada history
Volunteer Opportunities:
tour guide, school presentations, assist in Research Library, 48
hours per year, training program every fall
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Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St.
Reno, NV 89501
329-3333 x 16
www.nevadaart.org
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Purpose: provide
opportunities for people to enjoy art experiences
Volunteer Opportunities:
docents, special events, administration
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Nevada Network
against Domestic Violence
100 W Grove St.
Reno, NV 89509
828-1115
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Purpose: educate the
community on domestic violence issues
Volunteer Opportunities:
assist with mailings
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Nevada Opera
1005 S. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89501
786-4046
www.nevadaopera.com
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Purpose: promote quality opera for Nevada
audiences
Volunteer Opportunities: clerical, mailings,
backstage assistance
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Nevada Wildlife Federation
PO Box 71238
Reno, NV 89570
885-0405
Lorna Weaver, Executive Director
677-0927
email:
weaver@gbis.com
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Purpose: wildlife
conservation
Volunteer Opportunities:
wildlife habitat, clerical, special events, publications,
public relations, web site development
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Northern Nevada Center
for
Independent Living
999 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
353-3599 |
Purpose: improve
quality of life for people with disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities:
assistance with winter, water sports, companion to events
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Northern Nevada Literacy Council
680 Greenbrae Dr.
Sparks, NV 89431
356-1007
DeeDee Bosart,
Program Development Officer
email:
deedeennlc@gbis.com
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Purpose: teach
English as a second language to undereducated adults, teach basic
skills/GED to undereducated adults
Volunteer Opportunities:
instructor for ESL, GED
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Pioneer Center
for Performing Arts
100 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
686-6615
Bernard Bronov, House Manager
email:
bernieb@pioneercenter.com
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Purpose: theater for the
performing arts- opera, symphony, dance, theater
Volunteer Opportunities:
ushering, requires training program
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Rancho San Rafael Park
1502 Washington St.
Reno, NV 89503
785-4153
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Purpose: public
park
Volunteer Opportunities:
weeding, watering, deadheading flowers |
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Read and Succeed
Washoe County School District
425 E 9th
Reno, NV 89520
Volunteer Services Coordinator
348-0379
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Purpose: public
education K-12
Volunteer Opportunities:
Read & Succeed Program, class room volunteers, before & after school
homework, clubs, requires training sessions
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Reno Chamber Orchestra
PO Box 547
Reno, NV 89504
827-4141
www.renochamberorchestra.org
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Purpose: provide
classical chamber music to the community
Volunteer Opportunities:
clerical, special events, serve refreshments at concerts |
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Purpose: provide
local musicians the opportunity to bring music free of charge to the
community & schools
Volunteer Opportunities:
orchestra
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Reno Urban Forestry Commission
(Dept. Parks & Recreation)
PO Box 1900
Reno, NV 89505
334-2270
Ann Simone, Vice Chairman
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RSVP
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
401 W. Second St. Ste 101
Reno, NV 89503
784-1809
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