Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Big Brothers Big Sisters serves children between the ages of 6 and 18, primarily from single-parent, low-income families.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bbbsns.org/
• Contact info - https://www.bbbsns.org/about-us/contact-us/

The Nevada City Police Department, besides their patrol function and responding to calls for service, officers provide a variety of essential functions including; criminal investigations, traffic / parking enforcement, building code enforcement, ABC license compliance, evidence management, special event coordination, quality of life outreach and enforcement, coordinate / track POST required training, recruitment and retention of Reserve Officers, Interns and volunteers, and coordinate Neighborhood Watch activities.

The members of the Department strive to be responsive and sensitive to the needs of the community, and proactive in solving these concerns with a focus on providing a safe environment for all.

They also provides a full-service community policing organization. Officers are available for ride-a-longs and presentations on crime and traffic safety.

Web pages from above with visible url links

• The Nevada City Police Department - https://www.nevadacityca.gov/pview.aspx?id=20708&…

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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 to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.

People from all walks of life may apply to be CASA volunteers. Concern for children, willingness to learn about the child welfare and court systems, a commitment of 10-15 hours a month, good writing and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are some of what’s needed to be a CASA. 

Contact the CASA program for an application packet. Application includes a personal interview and comprehensive background check. Trainings for the CASA Program are held in the spring and fall; however interested persons can apply at any time. Volunteers must have driver's license and current insurance. 

Volunteer application and duties include: complete background check and 35 hour training plus 12 hours annually of … [read more]

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

2-1-1 offers information on resources (as they become available) for the 2023 Holiday Season.

• Christmas Eve is Saturday, Dec 24, 2023
• Christmas is Sunday, Dec 25, 2023

Christmas:

Nevada County Mutual Aid Community Dinner - Free Holiday Meal
What: Free holiday meal (with vegetarian option), live music and winter clothes distribution.
When: December 25, 2023 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Seaman's Lodge, 423 Nimrod St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Contact: 530-264-0563 or NevadaCountyMutualAid@gmail.com
Info: https://www.instagram.com/ncmutualaid/?next=%2Fchristiana605%2Ffeed%2F&hl=fr-ca

New Covenant Baptist Church Breakfast with Santa
What: The church is having a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event. Children of all ages are invited to have a pancake breakfast with Santa. There will also be Christmas crafts and gift bag making; including a picture with Santa! This event is free of charge. Anyone is welcome to attend. No eligibility requirements. Nevada and Placer County resident’s welcome.
When: Decem… [read more]

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 provide a variety of community service programs. Programs may differ from one lodge to another and may include offerings for:

• Veterans
• Youth activities and scholarships
• Facility rental

Contact the Nevada City Elks Lodge #518 for details.

Web pages

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

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.

Offers clients social opportunities to meet other people who have visual impairments, help in obtaining needed resources and equipment, assistance with blindness related legal or insurance issues, instruction on how to download digital books from the National Library Service.

It is our purpose and mission to provide:

• A comprehensive health program of peer and other counseling support
• Provide educational support, social development and other community based programs to foster physical and mental health
• Develop a personalized program designed to develop independence and forestall institutionalization for the blind and visually impaired of all ages.

We are able to do this by providing transportation, providing a library of visual aids and through peer groups and counseling. Sierra Service… [read more]

Produces live classical music performances featuring orchestral, choral, and chamber repertoire. The concert season also includes jazz, Broadway, and big band music. Offers for opportunities for young people to play and listen to classical music, free tickets to all outdoor concerts (excluding Special Concerts), discounts to all indoor concerts, the Young Musicians' Competition, school music assemblies, and a student matinee recital series.

Partners in English Langulage Learning (PiELL) provides free one-on-one tutoring of ESL to non-native speakers in Nevada County. All tutors are volunteers which PiELL trains to teach ESL. They offer a two day training session three times a year.

Lost in a Crowd?  This is how hundreds of Western Nevada County Residents with limited English language skills feel when making medical appointments, speaking to doctors and nurses, talking to their children’s teachers, filling out job applications, asking for directions, or reading labels. These hard-working and motivated people represent a growing number of adults living in the community who want to learn or improve their English speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills.  Plus help on the following:  

• Driver's Licenses
• Citizenship

PIELL has been serving Western Nevada County since 1985 and is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization with more than 50 trained volunteer tutors currently teaching over 45 a… [read more]