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| - As part of Yelp Helps, I organized a series of group volunteer days, which may sound like a piece of cake, but you'd be surprised! It's hard to find an organization that can accommodate a large group of do-gooders, and then, you're not exactly sure what you'll get. After organizing several, I can say that the Las Vegas Rescue Mission was amazing to work with. They were organized and beyond appreciative. From the moment our group arrived to serve a meal, we were repeatedly told thank you by the staff and reminded that if we had any problems whatsoever to let them know immediately. The entire operation was a well-oiled machine! For a group volunteer project, it was perfect.
As for my individual experience volunteering, wonderful as well. Because the meal service is well organized, you have no problem knowing what to do, and you stay busy serving from start to finish. Not only do you get the warmth of knowing you are helping those less fortunate, you get the side effect of realizing you are fortunate. It is an easy way to help out that makes a big impact.
If you are trying to volunteer but don't know where to start, The Rescue Mission is a perfect place.
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