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.



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Barton Hospice
Barton Hospice: Seeking volunteers to visit with hospice patients. For more information, contact Cheryl Wright at e-mail: cwright@bartonhealth.org Phone:(775) 783-3533

Crafters Needed!
Partnership of Community Resources needs individuals or groups of crafters to make ceramic “bell-beads” for “Ring In Kindness” project. Individuals join on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Felix Pottery, 2:30-4:30, or groups can take box of items home and have a group project/private party working on the bell-beads. Contact: Martie Washington 782-8611.

Carson Valley Community Food Closet
Seeking drivers and volunteers to load/unload food stock. Need persons physically capable of lifting and carrying 40 lbs. For more information, contact at Eileen Boettiger e-mail:boettea@charter.net, Phone:(775) 782-3711

Minden/Tahoe Plan Traffic Counts!
The Minden-Tahoe Airport needs volunteers to do plane traffic counts. Saturday/Sunday are best, 4-8 hours per volunteer between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m..