Nevada County Fire Safe Council is seeking volunteers for the 2021 free residential green waste disposal days in Grass Valley and Truckee. There are eight days (16 shifts) in Grass Valley and three days (6 shifts) in Truckee. Volunteers can sign up for both sites and multiple shifts if they like.
Grass Valley: Early shift 6:45 to 11 a.m.; late shift 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dates available: Friday, May 21; Saturday, May 22; Sunday, May 23; Monday, May 24; Friday, June 11; Saturday, June 12; Sunday, June 13; Monday, June 14
Truckee: Early shift 7:45 to 11 a.m.; late shift 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dates available: Friday, May 14 ; Friday, June 4; Friday, June 25
The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad and Transportation Museum is dedicated to the preservation of local transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge railroad era. Docents at the NCNGM in Nevada City provide tours of the museum, railyard, and restoration shop to museum visitors. During the summer season, docents also provide commentary during the Saturday railbus rides. Volunteers may be requested to perform other duties such as event set-up or opening/closing procedures of the museum. Regular volunteer shifts of as little as three hours per week may be arranged. No previous docent experience required. On-the-job training and support are provided to new docents so that learning about the history of the railroad and other forms of local transportation is readily achieved. This opportunity is well-suited to those who enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. A team-player mentality with a positive attitude and a willingness to get involved are highly desirable.
Many businesses are adjusting to a new reality where their workforce needs to operate effectively in a “work-from-home” (WFH) capacity. Moving forward, it will be important to have a technology strategy that allows each business to be agile and mobile without sacrificing security. Here are some things to consider when building an IT plan for WFH functionality:
Choose cloud-based applications to run your business. Most businesses rely on a core application package for their business (i.e., ERP/accounting software/document management/CRM, etc.) When choosing those applications, opt for the “Software-as-a-Service” model or choose applications that are truly web-based. Not only will this offload continual maintenance/support to the app provider, but it will simplify the environment and typically carry enhanced security features to safeguard your data.
The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce promotes local business and the enjoyment of Nevada City. Volunteers help keep Nevada City looking great, and welcome and inform visitors and residents about businesses, activities, and events. Spring Clean-Up volunteer duties include painting curbs, planting plants, raking, hand weeding and other general projects. Volunteers are asked to bring their own mask, work gloves, and water. Tools and other supplies will be provided. In adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, masks will need to be worn and physical distancing will be maintained among volunteers. Shifts are two to four hours.
FOOD BANK OF NEVADA COUNTY
Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver grocery food bags to older adults and people with disabilities who are in need. By volunteering just one day a week for less than two hours, you can make a huge difference in the lives of these people who are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Deliveries are no contact, just leave the bag at the door.