For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Wright (775) 825-1900 | janet@nevadavolunteers.org Nevada Volunteers certifies second Service Enterprise organization in Nevada RENO|LAS VEGAS, June 16 – Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s commission on service and Nevada’s only Service Enterprise training hub, is pleased…
For Immediate Release Contact: Janet Wright (775) 825-1900 | janet@nevadavolunteers.org Nevada Volunteers certifies first Service Enterprise organization in Nevada RENO|LAS VEGAS, Apr 29 – Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s commission on service and Nevada’s only Service Enterprise training hub, is pleased…
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2015 Governor’s Points of Light Award Recipients Announced
RENO/LAS VEGAS, October 8, 2015 — The 7 Award Recipients of the 2015 Governor’s Points of Light award were announced by Dale Erquiaga at the Annual Governor’s Points of Light Award ceremony hosted by Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on Service, on Thursday, October 8th.
Award Recipients were selected by a panel of leaders in business, government, and nonprofits from across the state for the extent to which their volunteerism exemplifies achievement, need, innovation, mobilization and endurance. The Governor’s Points of Light Award is the highest honor bestowed for volunteerism.
The 2015 annual Governor’s Points of Light Award Recipients include:
Individual Volunteer: Northern Nevada
Malibu Robertson (Sparks)
Individual Volunteer: Southern Nevada
Dr Mary Ann Allison (Henderson)
Individual Volunteer: Rural Nevada
Deb Cash (Carson City)
Volunteer Manager
Tom Crawford (Carson City)
Nonprofit and Community Organization Volunteer Program
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division Volunteer Programs
Corporate and Business Volunteer Program
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Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director
(775) 825-1900 |(775) 741-8701 |Amber@nevadavolunteers.org
Nevadans Unite in Service for the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
SPARKS/LAS VEGAS, September 10, 2015 —Community volunteers and AmeriCorps members will step up in service to mark the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks for the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. Participants will help to revitalize a neighborhood in Las Vegas and remove invasive weeds from a heavily used park in Sparks, joining hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country in volunteer service.
“September 11th is a day of history, emotion, and reflection,” said Amber Martin-Jahn, the Executive Director of Nevada Volunteers. “For many Americans it is also a day of service that provides an opportunity to join neighbors and local leaders to rekindle the compassion and unity shown on that day.”
September 11th was designated a national day of service by the 2009 Kennedy Serve America Act. The Corporation for National and Community Service leads the annual event, working with MyGoodDeed and hundreds of nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, and schools and businesses nationwide.
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For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org blue.nevadavolunteers.org 2015 Governor's Points of Light Finalists Announced RENO/LAS VEGAS, August 17, 2015 — Nevada Volunteers, the Governor's Commission on Service, is pleased to announce the 21 finalists…
For Immediate Release: Contact: August 13, 2015 Mari St. Martin Governor Sandoval Announces AmeriCorps Grants to Nevada Organizations CARSON CITY, NV –Carson City, NV — Governor Sandoval is pleased to announce in partnership with Nevada Volunteers, the Governor’s Commission on…
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Governor’s Points of Light Awards Accepting Nominations
RENO/LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2015— Nominations are being accepted through June 30th for extraordinary volunteer efforts of Nevadans throughout the state. Finalists selected will be recognized at the Governor’s Points of Light Awards Ceremony on October 8, 2015 at Bally’s Las Vegas Nevada.
The nomination categories are:
“The Governor’s Points of Light Awards recognize the dedication, leadership and innovation of volunteers and volunteer programs in Nevada. We are pleased to add to the award category Volunteer Program serving Veterans, in of the critical role that veterans and those organizations who serve veterans play in leading through service,” said Amber Martin-Jahn, Nevada Volunteers Executive Director.
Nomination criteria include individuals and organizations in Nevada who through volunteerism:
1) Show achievement that is exemplary, far exceeding expectations, and are measurable.
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For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org blue.nevadavolunteers.org ORGANIZATIONS NEEDED TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN NEVADA Federal Funding Available For Nevada Organizations to Plan to Host an AmeriCorps Program RENO…
For Immediate Release Contact: Amber Martin-Jahn, Executive Director (775) 825-1900 | amber@nevadavolunteers.org blue.nevadavolunteers.org Notice of Funding Opportunity Nevada Operation AmeriCorps RENO | LAS VEGAS, December 5, 2014 — Nevada Volunteers is pleased to announce the availability…
For Immediate Release Contact: Lindsay Bridges, Communications and Events Contractor (775) 825-1900 | Lindsay@nevadavolunteers.org blue.nevadavolunteers.org Nevadans Unite in Service for AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Celebration RENO/LAS VEGAS, September 10, 2014 — On September 12th the nation will celebrate the extraordinary…