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Give your time

Volunteer with NOVA.

Practical help, trusted guidance, and consistent encouragement can change the direction of a life.

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People behind the progress

Volunteers are the heart of NOVA.

Dedicated volunteers help NOVA provide educational and practical assistance to participants, employers, and staff. Their role often grows into something more personal: a steady source of support through training, graduation, and the first steps into work.

65%+

More than 65 percent of participants gain employment, supported by the involvement and dedication of NOVA volunteers.

More than an hour

Support that meets real needs.

Volunteers bring different skills and resources. Each one can remove a barrier or help a participant feel less alone in the work ahead.

Personal encouragement

Become part of the support system that helps someone keep moving forward.

Job connections

Share contacts, local knowledge, and practical leads for employment.

Career preparation

Help strengthen a resume or prepare someone for a job interview.

Housing support

Connect participants with housing resources or help with a security deposit.

Essential items

Donate clothing, furniture, and other items that support a stable start.

Lasting relationships

Continue offering support as participants move from graduation into work.

Ready to help?

Start with a conversation.

Tell NOVA how you would like to volunteer, what you can offer, or how much time you have available.

Contact NOVA

Put opportunity into motion

Be at the forefront of the inNOVAtion.

Your goals are individual. NOVA connects you with guidance and training built around the career you want to pursue.

Let’s go to work

Employer partners

Support carries into the workplace.

Gardner Denver has had great success with the NOVA program. The candidates we have hired are committed to hard work, self-improvement, and the success of our team. We strongly support NOVA's mission, and it remains a preferred program for entry-level opportunities on our team.
Mark IngramDirector, Operations North America, Gardner Denver Thomas

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