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VOLUNTEERS

Goodwill of Southern Nevada: Volunteers needed 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Hilton Convention Center to stuff welcome bags for the Americal Society of Industrial Security. Lunch will be provided.

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

Sophisticated Unique Girls with Aspirations & Respect: Team leaders needed to assist with creating step/dance routines, program workshops, fundraising and clerical duties.

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park: Docents needed for four-hour shifts once a month any day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

St. Jude's Ranch for Children: Volunteers needed to work two to four hours a day on weekdays in the gift shop, chapel, reception desk, landscaping and maintenance.

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. No experience necessary.

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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