Volunteer!

June 15th – 21st, 2025

Thank you for your interest in being a Counselor at Nevada Girls State!!

What does it take to be a counselor?

As a counselor you will:

  • Help participants to to get situated and become acquainted with you and each other;
  • Learn the names of the participants in your cabin as quickly as possible. Get to know all of them and their interests. Make the delegates feel welcome and part of the group the moment they arrive;
  • Go over the handbook with the participants. Make sure they understand all of it. (If there is something you don’t understand or have questions about, ask Daela or Courtenay.);
  • Ensure that all participants understand what is expected of them during general assemblies, ceremonies, meals, elections, and lights out, as well as at the legislative session at the end of the week. Attendance is required at all events and appropriate behavior is expected;
  • Watch for signs of injury or illness, as well as homesickness;
  • Facilitate city, county, and party meetings. Allow participants to be their own leaders. Be there to answer questions, and try to stay in the background;
  • Prepare and supervise elections;
  • Supervise all activities in the chambers and hallways during the legislative session at the end of the week;
  • Lead by example. Know all procedures. If you aren’t sure about something, ask;
  • Be available to assist participants and other staff members in any way necessary.

Staff Conduct and Substance Use Policy

Nevada Girls State is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and professional environment for all participants and staff. As such, the use of controlled substances (including marijuana) and alcohol by staff members is strictly prohibited at all times during the program. This policy applies to all staff, regardless of age, and includes both on- and off-site locations throughout the duration of the event.

Violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal from the program at the staff member’s own expense.

Additionally, please note that the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Smoking, vaping, or the use of tobacco products in dorm rooms or any non-designated areas is strictly forbidden.

If Nevada Girls State is charged a cleaning or damage fee due to evidence of smoking in a dorm room, all staff members assigned to that room will be held financially responsible for the fee.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies and agree to abide by them throughout your involvement with the Nevada Girls State program.

APPLY NOW!

Applications are due by June 1st.

There are no fees associated with being a Nevada Girls State counselor though, depending on where you live, we may not be able to provide transportation. All applicants will be required to complete an FBI background check. We will send information to you regarding how to do so.

Application does not guarantee selection.

For more information about being a counselor, please take a look at our

Counselor Handbook

which includes an example of our Daily Schedule. (Note that the schedule changes every year.)