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VOLUNTEERS

Easter Seals: Volunteers needed to help with the sales of fireworks packages and sparklers at the Phantom Fireworks stations for the Fourth of July.

Habitat for Humanity: Truck drivers, receptionist and other volunteers needed.

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

Nellis Air Force Base Retiree Activities Office: Retired military volunteers needed to assist other military retirees with their problems and advise them of their benefits; training provided.

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

St. Rose Dominican Hospital, San Martin Campus: Volunteers needed for the emergency room, gift shop, information desk, and nurses and receiving stations.

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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