Northern Nevada International Center

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855 W Seventh St #270, Reno, Nv 89503, Usa

Phone (775) 784 – 7515

Our mission Our main objective is to foster better understanding between people through our public diplomacy [JB emphasis] programs, our language and culture projects, refugee resettlement, and foreign policy forums.
Ways to help

Hosting

You may host one of our International Visitor Groups for dinner, host an Algerian Youth Leadership student for two weeks, or become a volunteer at one of our Fulbright events. The home host experience will broaden your global perspective! This could consist of an individual staying at your home for a time period of 7, 15, or 30 days.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults, Child with Adult
  • Individuals, Families
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Driving

Volunteer drivers are sometimes needed to take the international visitors around Reno and Tahoe for the day. The individuals will need to be picked up from their hotel and escorted around the town. We will need a copy of a valid driver’s license.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Interpreting

Our Language Bank does cost money for our interpreters, but we need volunteers to interpret for those who cannot afford to pay.

  • Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help Volunteers assist with our programs and the many interesting and diverse activities we develop here at the NNIC. Our volunteers get to meet and engage with diverse people from around the world.
About us The Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC) is a non-profit organization serving Nevada’s educational and international oriented communities. We serve as a resource for local residents as well as visitors interested in international activities and events. Our key programs include organizing programs for international visitors through the U.S. Department of State and other federal agencies; providing interpretation and translation services in over 60 languages; and organizing educational events and activities for the university and general community. We host international visitors, students, scholars and professionals from the multiple international exchange programs.

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