The Volunteer Connection

This continues RSVP's regular Sunday column of volunteer opportunities. There are many opportunities, so read on.

• Carson City Fire Department needs volunteer(s) for receptionist position. Clerical experience is desired.

• The Foster Kids Closet needs volunteers to organize donated clothing and keep the Closet running.

• RSVP needs Home Companion Volunteers to help provide seniors with basic needs and services such as visiting, reading, helping organize files, shopping for groceries, and more.

• Drivers urgently needed for RSVP Carson City to provide Seniors transportation to the doctor. RSVP has a van available for drivers' use or, if preferred, drive your own vehicle and get mileage reimbursement.

• RSVP is looking for Respite volunteers to give caregivers a break. Volunteers receive training, mileage reimbursement and a stipend of $175 per month.

• Be a tour guide for this session of the Legislature to take groups of kids and adults around the building to see how our state government works.

• Northern Nevada Railroad Foundation needs volunteers for its Carson City downtown office to help with visitors. Lots of memorabilia to perk up your day!

• Like to see great shows for free? The Carson City's Parks and Recreation Department is training volunteers for its' Community Center/Theater for productions; light and sound technicians; custodians; building monitors and ushers. This is exciting work and you get to see all the great shows in the theater!

• Freemont Elementary School desperately needs volunteers to assist the school librarian or to work with the Garden Habitat project: gardening, weeding, cleaning and pruning.

• Ormsby Association for Retarded Citizens needs volunteers for its Thrift Store to sort, hang and organize clothing. This is their big source of funds. Please help!

• Nevada State Department of Corrections needs a volunteer to manage the inmate store on East 5th Street (outside the gate.)

• Bordewich-Bray Elementary School needs classroom volunteers.

• Northern Nevada Development Agency needs volunteers for clerical, receptionist, and data entry positions. Experience with Excel data entry a must.

All volunteers receive orientation and training. Also, volunteers can receive out-of-pocket expenses and are covered by several insurances. For details call Carol, 775-687-4680 x 6. Please do not contact the agency directly.

• ESL In-Home Program gives free individual English as a Second Language tutor training at your convenience. Call Florence at 775-888-2021 for an appointment.