Why we do what we do

Our Impact & Testimonials

In 2025 alone, we served more than 206 individuals through 446 program hours. Here are some of their stories.

Amplify Life volunteers and participants in pink shirts gathered on the grass

Client Success Stories

Amplify Life is extremely proud of our clients and their new adventures in the career world! See where our clients have gone on to work just below.

  • Amazon logo
  • Microsoft (coffee cart) logo
  • Walmart logo
  • Firehouse Subs logo
  • The Home Depot logo
  • Sky Tavern
  • Smith's logo
  • Sam's Club logo
  • Cold Stone Creamery logo
  • Preschool Assistant
  • UCP Thrift Store

One of our very own clients was featured in a Renown commercial!

In their words

What our families are saying

Camp Lotsafun campers and counselors in a group photo
206clients served in 2025
Friends sharing pizza at a bowling outing
Participant holding a farm animal at Amplify the Farm
100+volunteers who give their time
Participants at a hip hop and ballet dance class
Participants on yoga mats at a yoga class
Campers celebrating at Camp Lotsafun
Friends at the Valentine's Dance
Café Canteen participants preparing food in the kitchen
53years serving Northern Nevada, since 1973
Volunteers and participants taking a group selfie
Campers raising their arms together outdoors at Camp Lotsafun

How to Get Involved

Volunteer sitting outdoors with two Amplify Life participants

Volunteer: leading from the heart

Our programs aren’t just life-changing for our clients, they’re amazing opportunities for volunteers too. More than 100 volunteers give their time, talent, and energy each year: attending summer camp, taking clients on field trips, and working in our camps and short programs.

How to get started:

  • Email our Program Coordinator, Kennedy, at kennedy@amplifylife.org
  • Complete a background check and fingerprinting
  • Join a volunteer training, and you’re ready to go!
Smiling group selfie of Amplify Life volunteers and participants

Internship opportunities

Interns work closely with the Amplify Life team and get to see behind the scenes of how our organization operates. Most of our interns come from UNR, and many tell us the experience was eye-opening. Please note that all internship opportunities are unpaid.

To inquire, email our Executive Director, Jessica, at jessica@amplifylife.org. Interns also complete a background check and training.

Group of Amplify Life campers smiling under tall pine trees

Fundraising: support our mission

Every event and every gift helps keep our programs affordable for the clients and families we serve. Join us at an upcoming fundraiser, sponsor a team, or spread the word to friends and family.

Can’t make it to an event? You can still support our fundraisers online.