Volunteer Connection

As a new feature of the Volunteer Connection, we will highlight one agency each week to give you a better idea of just what the organization does and how your volunteer time impacts their goals.

Our featured organization today is the Northern Nevada Railway Foundation which was founded in 1996 as a non-profit, 501(c)3 agency to raise funds to reconstruct the historical V&T Railroad.

The foundation has an office; however, they have no paid staff and count on volunteers exclusively to keep the office available for the public.

Volunteer work covers public relations, clerical duties, sales of railroad merchandise and greeting callers.

The V&T Railroad is the only historical railroad to ever be reconstructed anywhere in the world. Call Carol at 775-687-4680 ext. 6 for more information.

Many interesting opportunities for your review are listed below, but ask about others if you want something different.

• Western Nevada College needs ushers for Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's productions. The 2012 season begins on Feb. 10. Volunteers will receive free refreshments, a show souvenir, and are allowed to watch performances free of charge.

• Drivers needed for RSVP Carson City to provide seniors transportation to the doctor. RSVP has its own van.

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

• Are you an animal lover? Carson City Animal Shelter needs volunteers to walk dogs and socialize with cats and provide some loving attention.

• Ormsby Association for Retarded Citizens needs volunteers for its thrift store to sort, hang and organize clothing. This is their big source of funds that help the retarded lead productive lives.

• Like to see great shows for free? The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department is training volunteers for its Community Center Theater for productions. They need light and sound technicians. This is exciting work and you get to see all the great shows in the theater. Also looking for volunteers for daytime building monitors, custodians, and maintenance.

All volunteers receive orientation and training. Also, volunteers can receive a limited amount of out-of-pocket expenses and are covered by several insurances. For details call Carol at 775-687-4680 ext. 6. Do not contact the agency(s) listed above directly.