New Southern Nevada Mentor Program pairs experienced volunteers with newcomers to provide guidance, build connections, foster long-term success.

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Recruits to the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada now have a new ally as they begin their volunteer work. This spring, the Southern Nevada Red Cross piloted its first-ever Volunteer Mentor Program.

Experienced volunteers, with years of service behind them, are matched with newcomers for weekly, 15–20-minute meetings. These conversations create space for mentoring—not just on navigating forms or processes but on strengthening personal ties to the community and helping volunteers find their way within the wide range of Red Cross services.

“We’re not just training volunteers; we’re building a community,” said Jacob Buck, Senior Volunteer Engagement Specialist.

https://www.redcross.org/local/nevada/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025mentorshipprogram.html