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VOLUNTEERS

Culture Vegas: Volunteers needed to promote new Web site.

Desert Canyon Rehabilitation Hospital: Volunteers needed for patient support, information desk and human resources.

Las Vegas Art Museum: Art enthusiasts needed for docent program.

Nevada Ballet Theatre: Volunteers needed to help with a variety of events, including ballet performances.

Nevada Consumer Affairs Division: Intake volunteers needed to assist consumers who call or walk into the office for information on services.

Nevada Policy Research Institute: Volunteers needed for administrative duties for various research and education programs as well as help with ongoing monthly events.

Safe Nest: Volunteers needed as shelter advocates, protection order assistants and special projects/outreach team members.

Salud En Accion: Volunteers needed to distribute program information throughout the Hispanic community through health fairs, community events and one-on-one contact.

Southern Nevada Health District: Volunteers needed to provide basic information and assistance with problem resolution paperwork and directions.

Spirit Therapies: Volunteers needed to help with therapeutic horseback riding, clean stalls, do office work and serve as board members.

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center/Sunrise Children's Hospital: Volunteers needed for the diagnostic center, information desk and front lobby, and patient services.

Weekend Hunger: Volunteers needed to help pack bags with food to be delivered to schools and to conduct food drives.

For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada at 892-2321 or on the Web at www.volunteernevada.org.

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