A.V.I.D. (Active Volunteers In Douglas) is a non-profit group that promotes, maintains and supports volunteerism in Douglas County; and provides avenues for recognition and encouragement of volunteers.

Any non-profit organization in Douglas County may be a part of A.V.I.D.

Thirty-one organizations are currently active in A.V.I.D. Other organizations in the County also use volunteers, but do their own recruiting.

A person seeking a volunteer position or wishing to change to a different volunteer position may call the organization directly, or coordinate through A.V.I.D.

For more information, contact A.V.I.D. at: 775-783-6450 or write: P.O. Box 1057, Minden NV 89423

Douglas County Senior Services
Contact Person: Sheri Northway
Phone number: (775) 783-6455
e-mail: snorthway@co.douglas.nv.us
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Senior Center – gift shop, craft room, reception/phone, lunch registration, server, Home Companion, special events

Douglas County Sheriff’s Department
Contact Person: Sgt. L. Pat Brooks
Phone number: (775) 782-9931
e-mail: lpbrooks@co.douglas.nv.us
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: clerical, Citizen Patrol, Search and Rescue, and sub-station duties

Douglas County Social Services
Contact Person: Rebecca Hanson
Phone number: (775) 782-9825
e-mail: rhanson@co.douglas.nv.us
Website: www.bbbsnn.org

Douglas County Social Services, Workforce Development Program
1133 Spruce St, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Contact person: Becky Hanson
Phone number: (775) 782-9825
e-mail: rhanson@co.douglas.nv.us
Website: www.douglascounty.nv.gov
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Help job seekers use computers, transport job seekers to workshops, and similar activities.

ESL (English as a Second Language) Program
Contact Person: Florence Phillips
Phone number: (775)888-2021
e-mail: eslinhomenv@aol.com
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Tutor English as a second language to non English-speaking adult students

Family Support Council of Douglas County
1255 Waterloo Ln, Unit-A, Gardnerville NV 89410
PO Box 810, Minden NV 89423
Phone number: (775) 3899890
Contact Person: Jill Dimock
e-mail: ejdimock22@yahoo.com
Contact Person: Adrienne Moore
e-mail: AMoore@family-support.org
Web site: www.familysupport.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Babysit during counseling classes, receptionist and administrative assistance, maintenance and cleaning at office and shelters, bulk mailing of newsletters assistance at fundraising events such as handling out flyers, set up/tear down and collecting sponsors and auction items, crisis line phone answering

Kids and Horses
Contact Person: Barb Morningstar
Phone number: (775)267-1775
e-mail: kidsandhorses@msn.com
Website:www.kidsandhorses.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Must be at least 14 years of age, serve primarily as side walkers or horse handlers in therapeutic horseback lessons, walking or jogging on foot alongside the students. Horse experience not required for side walking. Volunteers can also serve as equine care takers, assist with fundraising and other activities

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers)
P. O. Box 2753, Minden, NV 89423
Contact person: Linda Finch
Phone number: (775)267-2277
e-mail: Linda.Finch@madd.org
Web site: www.MADD.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Court monitors, victim speakers for Victim Impact Panels, administrative support

Medical Reserve Corps of NV Health and Human Services
900 E. Long Street, Carson City, NV 89706
Contact person: Taylor Radtke
Phone number: (775)283-7908
e-mail: tradtke@carson.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Medical and non-medical services to Douglas, Lyon and Story Counties for emergency
response (such as flu vaccine), first aid, and responding to public health initiatives

Main Street Gardnerville
1407 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville, NV  89410
Contact Person: Paula Lockridge
Phone number: 775-782-8027
e-mail: PLockridge@MainStreetGardnerville.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Wide variety of volunteer positions for town beautification, events, promotions, economic vitality, communications, and strategic planning.

Minden/Tahoe Airport
1146 Airport Rd, Minden NV 89423
Contact Person: Bobbi Thompson
Phone number: (775) 782-9871
e-mail:bthompson@co.douglas.nv.us
Website: www.minden-tahoeairport.com

Partnership of Community Resources
1517 Church, Minden, NV 89423
Contact Person: Cheryl Bricker
Phone number: (775) 782-8611
e-mail:pcrbricker@partnership-resource.org
Website: www.partnership-resource.org

Red Cross
1190 Corportat Blvd., Reno, NV 89502
Contact Person: Karen Kerley
Phone number: (775) 220-2210
e-mail: kerley4me@charter.net
Website: www.nevada.redcross.org

SAFE (Special Advocates for the Elderly)
Contact Person: John Giomi
Phone number: (775)266-3771
e-mail: safe@douglas.nv.us
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Assist courts by visiting and monitoring referred adults of concern who are under or facing guardianship. All SAFE volunteers are required to undergo a background check and security clearance

Suicide Prevention Network
1702 County Road, Ste A3, Minden, NV 89423
Contact person: Debbie Posnien
Phone number: (775)783-1510
e-mail: Debbie@spnawareness.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Provide suicide prevention, intervention, education and support services, help with special events/fundraisers
Website: www.suicidepreventionnetworkofdouglascounty.org

Tahoe Youth & Family Services
1422 Mission St, Gardnerville, NV  89410
Offices in South Lake Tahoe, Incline, Woodfords
Contact person: Julie Franklin
Phone number: 775-782-4202
e-mail: Julie@tahoeyouth.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: Mentors and overall assistance with programs,
Seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Training provided.