How to become a partner

The University of Nevada, Reno is continually seeking new community partners—nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government offices, schools, and private businesses—who are eager to provide meaningful volunteer and professional experiences to our students as part of their for-credit course requirements. Here's how to get started!

Step 1. Establish communication with a University Contact.

Start by connecting with a University Contact. In your initial message, include details about your organization, your interest in partnering, and any questions about the process. Visit the University Internship and Community-Engaged Opportunity Coordinators page to find the right contact.

Be sure to list your University contact and their email on all required forms. If you need assistance, contact OSLCE Coordinator Matthew Little at matthewlittle@unr.edu.

Step 2. Submit Required Site Assessment and Organization Agreement.

Complete the following steps:

  1. Complete the Site Assessment form online
    • Submit the site assessment form, being sure to list your University Contact's name and email.
    • The University’s Risk Management department will review the form for approval.
  2. Complete one of the four Organization Agreements online or on paper
    • From this list, request the appropriate organization agreement form from your University Contact:
      1. General Organization Agreement for private and non-profit organizations
      2. General—Faith-Based Organization Agreement for faith-based organizations
      3. Remote Organization Agreement for remote-only placements
      4. Interlocal Organization Agreement for Nevada state and local agencies
    • Complete and sign the form digitally or on paper and submit your Organization Agreement to us for final signatures online. If you sign on paper, you'll need to scan the document and upload it into the form.

Step 3. Completed Documents and Approval.

Once all the steps above are completed and all required forms and agreements are submitted and signed by all parties, both the University contact and the organization will receive confirmation of their approval and can proceed with their partnership.

To learn more about the partnership process, visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.