Giving Back: Where to Volunteer Locally in Las Vegas

by Ryan Slattery - Citysearch Contributor - 386 Reviews - 90 Lists

Updated: July 11, 2008

Looking to give back to your community and help enrich the lives of others? Here are just some of the great organizations in the Las Vegas valley where you can donate time and make a difference.

Volunteer Opportunities

  1. 1 Opportunity Village
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    8076 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 (map)

    Through vocational training, employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation, Opportunity Village is helping people with severe disabilities realize future career paths.

  2. 2 United Way
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    1660 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (map)

    Change a life by helping to change attitudes--educating others on how to achieve success and financial stability.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Las Vegas Valley Humane Society
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    2250 E Tropicana Ave Ste 19, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (map)

    Animal rescue society helps finds homes for lost or abandoned pets.

  4. 4 Meals-On-Wheels
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    531 N 30th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (map)

    Deliver meals to homebound senior citizens.

  5. 5 Olive Crest
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    6148 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89146 (map)

    Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children, and to preserving the family??One life at a time.?

  6. 6 Blind Center Of Nevada
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    1001 N Bruce St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (map)

    The center offers both on-site and off-site programs for teaching independence to the visually impaired.

  7. 7 Las Vegas Salvation Army
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    2900 Palomino Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107 (map)

    Provides disaster relief and assistance to needy families across the globe.

  8. 8 Afan
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    2300 S Rancho Dr Ste 211, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (map)

    AFAN provides support and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada--working to reduce HIV infection through prevention education while eliminating fear, prejudice and the stigma associated with the disease.

  9. 9 Safe Nest
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    2915 W Charleston Blvd Ste 12, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (map)

    Safe Nest provides confidential assistance including shelter, food, clothing, counseling, education and other services to individuals experiencing domestic violence.

  10. 10 Junior Achievement-Southern Nv
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    840 Grier Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (map)

    Put a child on the path to succeed. Junior Achievement programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it.

  11. 11 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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    6280 S Valley View Blvd Ste 342, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (map)

    The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society holds hundreds of fundraising events annually. Take part in the society's Team In Training, Light The Night Walk, School & Youth Programs or other events.

  12. 12 Habitat For Humanity
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    4837 Lincoln Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89031 (map)

    Help Habitat for Humanity build a better world--one house at a time.

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