The Nevada City Police Department responds to calls for service, and conducts criminal investigations, traffic and parking enforcement, building code enforcement, evidence management, special event coordination, and more.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/231/Police

The Conflict Resolution Center of Nevada County provides neutral, third person conflict resolution and mediation services for free in the Nevada County Courts, and on a sliding scale basis for private citizens and businesses in our offices. CRC also offers group facilitation of conflict in the community, and mediation training.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.resolveconflicts.org/

The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) provides programs to protect, preserve and restore the Yuba River.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.yubariver.org/

Music In The Mountains produces live classical music performances featuring orchestral, choral, and chamber repertoire.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.musicinthemountains.org/

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program coordinates volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children who are dependents of the Nevada County Juvenile Dependency Court, helping ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

Services include:

• Recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteer advocates
• One-on-one advocacy for children in the juvenile dependency system
• Assistance in ensuring children live in safe, permanent homes
• Support with navigating the court system

Volunteer requirements:

• Completion of an application packet, including a personal interview and background check
• Driver’s license and current insurance
• Training sessions held in the spring and fall, with applications accepted year-round

Web pages

• Home (Application Found Here) - https://caofnc.org/casa/
• FAQs - https://caofnc.org/casa-faq/

Sierra Harvest's Gold Country Gleaning Program organizes volunteers to harvest fresh, seasonal produce that would otherwise go to waste and donates it to local food banks. Volunteers are encouraged to take gleaned goodies home too.

Web pages

• Home - https://sierraharvest.org/
• Gold Country Gleaning Program - https://sierraharvest.org/gleaning/
• Request Gleaning - https://sierraharvest.org/gleaning/site_registration.php
• Volunteer to Glean - https://sierraharvest.org/gleaning/volregistration.php

The Nevada County Historical Society Searls Historical Library provides access to records of historical nature, for reference only. Books cannot be checked out but copies can be made of some items.

Offers materials on the area's history and the people and mines which contributed to the development of Nevada County. The Searls contains original documents, including ledgers, diaries, old county records, and letters. In addition, over 10,000 photographs are available for research purposes. Copies of any of the materials is available for a small fee. The Searls family of attorneys also left their early law case records, many of which are the only copies in existence.

Web pages

• Home - https://nevadacountyhistory.org/searls-historical-library/

Nevada City Elks Lodges o​ffers local service programs through the Nevada City Elks Lodge #518. Program offerings vary and support veterans, youth, and community engagement.

Services may include:

• Hosting veterans' support activities and events
• Providing youth scholarships and development programs
• Offering facility rentals for community use

Program availability may vary throughout the year. Contact the lodge directly for the most up-to-date information.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.nevadacityelks.com/

Sierra Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides services to people who are blind or visually impaired, including: peer and professional counseling, escorted transportation to medical and agency functions, educational classes, and skills training.

Web pages

• Home - http://www.sierraservices.org/

Partners in English Language Learning (PiELL) offers free, individualized tutoring for adult English language learners in Western Nevada County.

Volunteer tutors meet with students one-on-one in locations and at times that work for both.

Services include

• One-on-one English language tutoring for adult learners
• English language assessment and tutor matching
• Preparation support for citizenship and driver’s license tests
• Volunteer tutor training twice per year (March and September)
• Ongoing mentorship for volunteer tutors

Additional notes

All tutors are fluent English-speaking volunteers trained by PiELL. Most students begin at a basic or low-intermediate level. 

Learners and tutors commit to meet 1–2 times per week for at least one year. Students come from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.

Web pages

• Home - https://piell.org/