Nevada Volunteers

Contact Information

Shawn Lecker-Pomaville

CEO

775-825-1900

shawn@nevadavolunteers.org

639 Isbell Rd., Suite 220

Reno, NV 89509

Social Media: Website, Facebook

Comment: www.nevadavolunteers.org

Organization Information

Mission: Nevada Volunteers is strengthening Nevada through AmeriCorps and volunteerism.

Nevada Volunteers administers AmeriCorps programs throughout Nevada and serves as the state's information and resource center for volunteering and service.

Sector(s):

Service Area: State of Nevada

501c(3) Organization? Yes

Founded: 1998

Volunteering

Seeking Board Members? Yes

Volunteer Needs: Board member (who are also commissioners appointed by the governor);

Fundraising Commitee; Points of Light Award fundraising event;

Group Volunteering Available? Yes

Comment:

Accepted Age Groups: Youth (grades 9-12), Young Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)

Comment: Indirectly. We offer an online opportunity for volunteers to connect with volunteer opportunities. We have volunteers engaged in creating partnerships with nonprofits so that those volunteer opportunities can be listed on our website, Nevada Volunteers.

Skills-Based Opportunities? Yes

Comment: We are engaged in developing skills-based volunteer opportunities and trainings for nonprofits.

Giving

Giving Needs: Operations, Programs

Development Plan? Yes

Comment:

Wish List? Yes

Comment: Establishment of an endowment fund.

Major Giving? Yes

Comment: We are looking for individual donors who would like to make a major gift in support of volunteerism in Nevada. We have been the recipient of several major gifts from the corporate sector.

Special Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create Awareness, , Recognize Supporters

Comment:

Volunteers Needed? Yes

Sponsorships Available? Yes