Volunteer work looks great on your resume! Your future employers really look for candidates that give back to the community.
We know you don’t have a lot of time on your hands but we also know how much college students enjoy and benefit from giving back to the community. If you have the time and want to help, here’s a list of worthy causes where you can donate your time. There are plenty more great organizations out there so if you would like to add your favorite, drop us an email at feedback@beintheknowtoday.org
Washoe County School Volunteers
Washoe County School District employs academic tutors and college student workers for academic support.
7495 S. Virginia St. Reno NV 89511-1113
Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm
(775) 851-5655
Junior Achievement of Northern Nevada
Volunteers serve as role models to help young people better understand economic concepts in order to become successful in the workplace and in life.
1005 Terminal Way, Suite 106
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 323-8084
Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity
TMHH builds and renovates safe, affordable houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to the families at no profit and financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The monthly mortgage payments are then funneled into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build even more homes.
1775 Kuenzli St
Reno NV 89502
(775) 323-5511
Nevada Humane Society
A no-kill shelter were they believe that animals, domestic and wild alike, are a legitimate part of our community.
2825 Longley Lane, Suite B
Reno, NV 89502-5942
(775) 856-2000
The Note-Ables
The Note-Ables is a nonprofit organization with a primary purpose of providing music programs and music therapy services for children and adults with disabilities.
925 Riverside Drive, Suite 6
Reno, Nevada 89503
(775) 324-5521
Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Mission: “Our Mission is to end hunger in our region through direct services, advocacy, outreach and education.”
550 Italy Drive
McCarran, NV 89434
(775) 331-3663
Crisis Call Center
Crisis Call Center’s 24-hour crisis line provides a safe and non-judgmental source of support for individuals in any type of crisis such as: suicide prevention, domestic violence, dating violence, substance abuse, and child/elder abuse or neglect.
Office: (775) 784-8085
925 Riverside Drive, Suite 6
Reno, Nevada 89503
(775) 324-5521