Douglas County encourages volunteerism within the organization and in the community. The County participates in "Active Volunteers in Douglas" (AVID), a group formed to promote, maintain and support volunteerism in all county communities and to provide avenues for recognition and encouragement of volunteers. For more information about AVID, contact Sgt. Jim Halsey, Public Information Officer, at (775) 782-9931.

Contact the individuals listed below regarding volunteer opportunities available within the county organization or other agencies and non-profits within the community.

County Government – Volunteer Opportunities:

Department: Douglas County Public Library
Contact Person: Luise Davis
Phone number: (775) 782-9841
e-mail: lcruff@clan.lib.nv.us
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: varied: shelving, program preparation, data entry, used books

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

Department: Douglas County Parks & Recreation
Contact Person: Sheryl Christian
Phone number: (775) 782-9828
e-mail: schristian@co.douglas.nv.us
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: click here

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

Community – Volunteer Opportunities:

Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Website: www.bbbsnn.org
Contact Person: Miranda Mahe
Phone number: 775-283-0606
e-mail: mmahe@bbbsnn.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships

Organization: Carson Valley Community Food Closet
Contact Person: Eileen Boettiger, or Donna Kurtz
Phone number: (775) 782-3711
e-mail: cvcfc1@ableweb.net
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: filling vouchers, market pickups, truck unloading, eggs and food stocking

Organization: Douglas County Historical Society
Contact Person: Pat Maebe
Phone number: (775) 782-2555
e-mail: DCHS@wpti.net
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: gift shop, assisting curator, past perfect entry, special events, and participation in various committees

Organization: Family Support Council
Contact Person: Orita Keebaugh
Phone number: (775) 782-8692
e-mail: orita@family-support.org
Type(s) of volunteer opportunity: front desk receptionist, thrift store, hot line/crisis line