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February 11, 2008 - 10:00 pm
 

Alzheimer's Association/Southern Nevada Region-Desert Southwest Chapter: Volunteers needed to assist with health fairs and art projects for the Memories in the Making program.

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

Earn It Keep It Save It Coalition: Volunteers needed to provide free tax preparation help through April 15. Training is provided.

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.

Spread the Word Nevada, Kids to Kids: Books and buddies reading mentors needed to partner with children at various schools to improve their reading and language skills. Training is provided.

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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