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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Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) Mutt Strut!
Douglas Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is having a Mutt Strut on October 2nd, from 8am-2pm, in front of the Old Gym Playhouse at the Carson Valley Middle School in Gardnerville. Volunteers are needed now to sign people up. Interested persons should contact Trish Vandersluis at 775-267-3202.

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 Kathy Thompson at e-mail: cvcfc1@ableweb.net, Phone:(775) 782-3711

The Red Cross needs volunteers
Duties include phone callers for local and national needs, disaster preparedness responders, people to work tables/booths at events, CPR instructors, persons to handle mobile food/drink vending during emergencies, persons to set up or work at shelters, and animal assistance. Interested persons should contact Karen Kerley at 775-220-2210.

Search and Rescue Role Players Needed
Role players needed for Search and Rescue K9 searches. For more information, contact Karen Kerley at 220-2210.

Genoa Museum Reopening
The Douglas County Historical Society needs volunteers to work the front desk at the Genoa and Gardnerville Museums. Interested person should contact Grace Bower at 775-782-2555.