Volunteer
Help Wanted
Volunteering is a great way to meet people and make things happen that are important to you. If you care about the future of Nevada's natural resources, then get involved with NvWF projects. Volunteers can contribute as much, or as little, as they want. If you have any questions, please contact us at the numbers listed in the text or send e-mail
to:
nvwf@nvwf.org
| Schoolyard
Habitat™ Program Volunteer |
Help support
Nevada Wildlife Federation's implementation of National Wildlife Federation's
Schoolyard Habitat ™ program. This program helps provide outdoor classrooms to
schools across the state.
Time required could be anywhere from a few hours to a few years, depending on
your interest and availability. To learn more about this project, see Schoolyard Habitat Program. For
more information, call NvWF in Northern Nevada at 775-885-0405 or in
Southern Nevada at 702-253-0104 or email
nvwf@nvwf.org.
When:
No set time
Estimated Time: Flexible, on-going
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| Volunteer Coordinator |
One or two people are needed to coordinate all of the volunteers
based on their interest and availability. This is a start-up
position. Work will require some data entry and telephoning.
Volunteer must like to work with people. For more information, call
in northern Nevada at (775) 885-0405 or email
nvwf@nvwf.org.
When:
No set time
Estimated Time: Flexible, on-going
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| Letter
Writing |
Short on time, but want to help? Letter writing is an important and
easy way to ensure citizens are heard on matters dealing with
wildlife and wildlife habitat. Depending on the topic, letters may
be written to state legislators, Nevada's congressional delegation,
state or federal agencies. For more information, call NvWF in
Northern Nevada at (775) 885-0405 or in southern Nevada at (702) 253-0104 or write
nvwf@nvwf.org.
When:
No set time
Estimated Time: .5 - 1 hour per letter
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| Write and edit newsletter articles |
Write one or more articles for the NvWF newsletter, Nevada Wildlife.
Topics can be anything dealing with wildlife, wildlife habitat, or
related environmental issues. Volunteers with good editing skills
also are needed. For more information, call NvWF in northern Nevada
at (775) 885-0405 or in southern Nevada at (702) 253-0104 or email
nvwf@nvwf.org.
When:
No set time
Estimated Time: 1-2 hours, depending on topic
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| Desktop publishing |
Volunteer needed to produce and edit quarterly newsletter and other public education materials. Volunteers should have access to a computer and desktop publishing software.
When:
Quarterly, as needed, ongoing
Estimated Time: 2 to 3 hours per week.
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| Newsletter and public education mailings |
Help prepare the newsletter and other public education materials for
mailing. This involves folding letters, stuffing envelopes and
placing labels. This is an easy but important way to contribute to
wildlife conservation in Nevada, meet new friends and keep down
production costs. For more information, call NvWF in northern Nevada
at (775) 677-0927 or email
nvwf@nvwf.org.
When:
Weekly, call for dates, locations and times.
Estimated Time: 3 to 4 hours per week
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| Membership Chair |
Volunteer will be responsible for updating membership list on a
regular basis. Candidate should have good computer skills and access
to a computer with a spreadsheet program. If you are interested in
this position, but don't have a computer, NvWF can loan one to you
for the duration of the job. For information call (775) 885-0405 or
email nvwf@nvwf.org.
When:
Flexible, on-going
Estimated Time: 2 to 3 hours per week
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