Teen Volunteerism

Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada offers a number of opportunities that welcome volunteers under the age of 18. Some require a parent to be present, some do not.

If you are between 14 and 18 and wish to volunteer here is the process:

• Set up an account for yourself here on the website. Click here to register your account.
• Download the Permission for Minor Child to Participate and Consent for Medical Treatment form and have your parent or guardian sign it.
• Fax, email, or send the signed forms back to Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada:
  • Fax – (702) 734-8504
  • Email - Volunteer@uwsn.org
  • Send –1660 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89119
• Wait for your confirmation email. Once you've received it your account will be unlocked and you'll be able to sign up for any age appropriate projects on this site.
• It can take up to 1 business day to process your form.  If you are interested in signing up for a project immediately please call 702-892-2300 and speak to an available staff member.  We do our best to accomodate expedited requests. 
• Use our Advanced Search feature to find volunteers projects that are suitable for your age.  Click here to get started.
• When you've found a project you want to volunteer at, click SIGN ME UP.
• You'll get a confirmation email telling you exactly where and when to arrive.
• Show up to the volunteering site prepared to have a good time!!!

What if I'm under 14 years of age?

We have projects for you too!  But you must be registered by a parent or guardian.

• Parents create a 'family team' and register their kids as part of the team. Then they come with their family members to volunteer together. Click here for directions on creating a family team.
  
  
• Download a Permission for Minor Child to Participate and Consent for Medical Treatment form for each member of your team under the age of 18. Fill out the forms and send them back to VCSN as directed above.
  
  
• Use the VCSN search engine to find age-suitable projects.  Click on SIGN MY TEAM UP to tell us who in your family will be attending.
  
  
• Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the duration of the project.

For any other questions about youth and family volunteering, contact Danny Horen or call 702-892-2300.

Click below to find out about:
Individual Volunteerism
Group and Family Volunteerism
Corporate Volunteerism