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VOLUNTEERS

The Bridge at Paradise Valley: Volunteers needed to work with seniors by playing cards, working on crafts or taking part in other activities.

Court Appointed Special Advocate Program: Child advocates needed to help children who are in Family Court as a result of abuse or neglect; strong verbal and written skills needed.

Heaven Can Wait Sanctuary: Volunteers needed for spay/neuter clinic, foster home program, feral cat clinic, cat adoption program and office helper.

Sierra Health Services: Volunteers needed to assist the front desk greeting clients, answering phones and performing other office duties.

St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, San Martin Campus: Volunteers needed in the emergency room, gift shop, information desk, nurses' station and receiving area.

State Health Insurance Advisory Program: Volunteers needed to assist Medicare beneficiaries with their questions and problems. Training is provided.

Trauma Intervention Program: Volunteers needed to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events.

Valley Hospital Medical Center: Communications specialist needed to create and revise internal and external newsletters, fliers and publications from home or the hospital.

For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada at 892-2321.

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