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April 30, 2007 - 9:00 pm
 

Child Focus: Tutors needed to work with foster children in grades kindergarten through 12 who are struggling academically, one hour per week for 10 weeks.

Best Friends Animal Society: Best Friends ambassadors, forum moderators, grant writers, mobile pet adoption assistants, Nevada team leader, news writers, resource associates and wild burro caregivers needed.

Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada: Volunteer needed to teach art class for children from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Las Vegas Springs Preserve, 3701 Alta Drive, 8-11:30 a.m. May 5: Volunteers needed for spring cleaning in preparation for the grand opening; volunteers should bring gloves, water, snacks and sunscreen.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada: Wish ambassadors, consultants, event crews, office workers and other volunteers needed.

Premier Exhibitions: Docents needed to work in galleries to explain science and enforce rules and policies.

The Salvation Army: Disaster service volunteers needed to be on call; training is provided.

Valley Hospital Medical Center: Communications specialist, nursing floor volunteer, waiting room volunteer and gift shop volunteer needed.

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.volunteercentersn.org.

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