Top Summer Volunteer Opportunities For Families In Las Vegas

For many people, helping others is a way for them to give back to their community as well as make them feel like they are contributing to society in a way that only the universe can reward them. Compassion for others is the best way to live a life full of great karma. Volunteering as a family teaches children how to grow in a world that is selfless and full of love. This summer there are a lot of opportunities available for families to get out into their community and help others less fortunate. Serving your community is the best way to show someone you care, spread hope or even give someone a reason to keep living.

Youth Leadership Camp Delegate
1771 E. Flamingo Rd. Suite 206B
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(800) RED-CROSS
www.redcross.org

The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada is hosting a five day, four night camp for incoming high school students this summer aimed at teaching them leadership skills, teamwork, diversity, and the basics of first aid and disaster preparedness. The volunteer opportunity is great for kids at least 14 years of age and other family members to get involved. The only requirements are that you attend an orientation and training provided through the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada.

Mean M.A.N.I.A.
PO BOX 605
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 507-6579
www.facebook.com/CitiImpactMinistries

For the perfect volunteer opportunity for the entire family, preparing meals to improve the health of malnourished kids and families could be a great chance for your family to feed thousands of at risk children and families throughout Las Vegas and around the world this summer. For two hours, your family can help pack meals for disaster response from natural disasters like recent flood and tornado victims across the country, and for overseas efforts to reach school children and orphans in need. Anyone from the ages of 5 – 105 can volunteer to be a part of a team of 17 people for this hands-on opportunity and great way to connect with local businesses, churches, youth groups, and civic clubs in your community.

Silver Sky Assisted Living
8220 Silver Sky Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 739-3345
www.nevadahand.org

If you play an instrument, our senior community in Las Vegas, Nevada HAND, needs your help. If you have a family of musicians, even better because Nevada Senior Hand Living has 3,100 housing units in more than 30 properties that improve the lives of low-income seniors by providing affordable housing solutions and supportive services. This is the perfect opportunity for children, youths, and the community including other seniors to share what they know to other willing individuals through this volunteer program. They are very flexible and will work around your schedule, they even have an organ and piano to make this experience your own practice playground.

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Rafael Rivera Park
2998 Stewart Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 229-6718
www.lvol.com

Get your entire family out for a great cause this summer with Outside Las Vegas Foundation; to help clean up Rafael Rivera Park to keep it clean and safe by cleaning up playgrounds and pavilions, picking up trash and light landscaping. This opportunity is great for kids, teens and people over 55 years of age. This park serves as a gem to the community and your help would be a great way to preserve it.

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