AMERICORPS NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS (NCCC) invites potential Project Sponsors in California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Hawai’i (and the Pacific Territories), and Alaska to apply for our teams of developing leaders as we kick-off our Class 19 (Nov 2012 – July 2013) at the Pacific Region Campus located in Sacramento, CA.

SERVICE AREAS

 Environmental Conservation & Stewardship

 Infrastructure Improvements

 Energy Conservation

 Urban & Rural Development

 Natural & Other Disasters (preparedness, mitigation, recovery, response)

Nevada, Oregon, Wyoming, Washington, Hawai’i & the Pacific Territories

Contact:  Anna Lawrence
916.640.0316
alawrence@cns.gov

I worked for three weeks in first and second grade classrooms at Double Diamond Elementary. I have to say that it was an excellent experience. The students are amazing and I of course learned a lot about teaching children to read (hoping to teach someday myself). I was amazed at the amount of work the teachers put in. It seemed as if they could have had use for two or three assistants throughout the entire day. The children at that age really thrive from more attention and smaller groups to work in. I have so much respect for the teachers, but feel that they are overworked and could use more help!

Double Diamond is a lovely school with a great sense of community. Everyone I encountered there was nothing but friendly to me.

Thank you!
Angela Best

• Help others
• Make a difference
• Find purpose
• Enjoy a meaningful conversation
• Connect with your community
• Feel involved
• Contribute to a cause that you care about
• Use your skills in a productive way
• Develop new skills
• Meet new people
• Explore new areas of interest
• Meet good people
• Impress your mom
• Impress yourself
• Expand your horizons
• Get out of the house
• Make new friends
• Strengthen your resume
• Feel better about yourself

Part of being a great volunteer is loving what you’re doing. Find something that you’re passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community. There are dozens of reasons why you should volunteer – you just need to find the one that feels right.

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If you would like to volunteer for the Washoe County School District, please contact Volunteer Services at 775-851-5655.

The Discovery believes that volunteer participation is an essential part of development for our museum and our community. We recognize the value of volunteerism and encourage community participation in work that inspires. The Discovery volunteer team is our greatest resource their dedication and hard work have helped make the museum a reality. The Discovery is hosting a Volunteer Open House where you can bring a friend, have refreshments, play in the museum, and learn more about volunteering in the community!

Volunteer and Intern Open House
Monday, June 4th 2012
4:00-7:00 p.m.
490 S. Center Street
Reno, NV 89501

RSVP to vgillette@nvdm.org or (775) 398-5947 If you would like more information please feel free to contact us or visit our website at www.nvdm.org<http://www.nvdm.org>. There are many volunteer opportunities in different areas of the museum including; administration, birthday parties, programming, museum floor, and special events. We hope to see you at the open house!

If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality.

Norman Cousins
(1915 – 1990)
American Writer

National Service CEO to Survey Progress, Meet Joplin Leaders, and Thank Volunteers

Joplin, Mo. – One year after a devastating tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri, the city is making a strong recovery thanks to the resilience of the Joplin people, a united recovery effort, and an extraordinary outpouring of volunteers and AmeriCorps members who have made a powerful impact and remain hard at work today.

City leaders are preparing for tomorrow’s anniversary with events to remember and mourn those who died, but also to demonstrate unity, progress, and gratitude for the more than 130,000 volunteers who have come from across the country over the past year — what City Manager Mark Rohr has called the “miracle of the human spirit.”

Coordinating volunteers and ensuring their service is focused on impact has been a primary focus of the national service program AmeriCorps, whose members arrived within hours after the tornado and continue to play an indispensable role in Joplin’s recovery.

“The tornado showed nature at its worst, but it brought out humanity at its best,” said Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps’ parent agency.  “The outpouring of volunteers has been extraordinary. Thanks to AmeriCorps leadership, tens of thousands of volunteers were able to provide assistance to survivors quickly and with an immediate impact, and we remain committed to Joplin’s long-term recovery.”

AmeriCorps:  An Indispensable Role

For more information, visit NationalService.gov.

Case Study/Review
Tuesday – May 22, 2012 – 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Northwest Reno Library
2325 Robb Drive

Wednesday – May 23, 2012 – 11:30 am – 1 pm
Spanish Springs Library
7100A Pyramid Highway

Wednesday – May 23, 2012 – 2:30 pm – 4 pm
South Valleys Library
15650A Wedge Parkway

Thursday – May 24, 2012 – 11:3 am – 1 pm
Sparks Library
1125 12th Street

Investment Rules
Tuesday – May 22, 2012 – 11:30 am – 1 pm
downtown Reno Library
301 South Center Street

For reservations or questions call the Community Foundation of Western Nevada:  775-333-5499

A FREE Tutor Training Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 2-4:00pm at Women & Children’s Center, 255 W. Peckham Way #B (corner of Baker),Reno 89509  sponsored by the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada. No teaching experience or foreign language required. We will train you at no charge on how to teach English with our program. We have adult students waiting who are anxious to learn. Get involved in your community and break the language barrier! For more information or to reserve a seat please call 775-888-2021 or send an email to sarah@eslinhome.org.

The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.

Benjamin Disraeli (1804 – 1881)
British Politician

Washoe County School District
Volunteer Services
7495 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV  89511
775-851-5655