NNIC Volunteer Program helps refugees in Reno through friendship and practical support.

NNIC’s Volunteer Program in Reno invites community members to support newly arrived refugees by offering friendship and essential assistance. Volunteers help refugees navigate their first weeks in the United States, providing transportation to caseworker and medical appointments, assisting with moving and apartment setup, and delivering groceries. Language support is a key component, with English and school tutoring available to help families improve literacy and academic skills. Volunteers also sort mail, teach life‑skills classes such as budgeting, cooking, and computer use, and guide newcomers to public resources like transportation, banking, and libraries. For those with driving experience, volunteers can give lessons or train refugees to use the local bus system. The program offers monthly Zoom training meetings and recorded sessions for flexible learning. Interested individuals can complete a volunteer survey to match their strengths with the families’ needs. To get started, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] or call the front desk at (775) 784-7515.