SUPPORT / VOLUNTEER
Spend a week in June with Nevada’s future leaders
Nevada Girls State runs on volunteers. All of our counselors and staff are former delegates or members of the American Legion Family, and many come back year after year.
Ways to help
Be a Counselor
Full session · June 17 to 23
Live in the residence hall, guiding participants through the week, and keeping them safe, on time, and encouraged.
Spread the word
All year · starting today!
Let young women in your life know about Nevada Girls State. Download the 2027 flyer.
Who can volunteer
Counselors must be one of the following:
All volunteers must pass a background check and be available for the whole session.
Family members: we can’t accept volunteers who are related to a current participant. Parents/guardians and relatives are welcome to help in other ways, such as
What to expect
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Dates |
June 17 to 23, 2027. Volunteers arrive and leave the same days as participants |
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Location |
University of Nevada, Reno |
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Provided |
Transportation from Las Vegas to Reno (if needed) Meals and housing for the week |
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Training |
Mandatory counselor orientation and meetings |
How to apply
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Apply
By February 1, 2027
Fill out the volunteer application.
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Hear back
By March 1, 2027
We’ll let you know if you’re accepted and provide more information about orientation.
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Background check
By June 4, 2027
Accepted volunteers complete a background check. Returning volunteers: we’ll tell you individually if you need a new one.
Ready to come back?
The application takes about 10 minutes. Questions first? Contact us.