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July 16, 2007 - 9:00 pm
 

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 advocate 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.

KLVX-TV, Channel 10, Aug. 17-18: Volunteers needed for various duties during the taping of "Antiques Roadshow."

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada: Volunteers needed as Wish Ambassadors, consultants, grantors, event crew and Office Team Wish Wizards.

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

Southern Nevada Committee on Homelessness, July 31: Volunteers needed to assist with the 2007 count of the Clark County homeless population.

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

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 or on the Web at www.volunteernevada.org.

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