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Ways you can help<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Volunteer<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Volunteer Opportunities<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Corporate Volunteers<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Community Service<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Donate Foods<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Youth Advisory Commission<\/a><\/h4>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Voluntourism<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Desert is a world-renowned vacation spot that has something for adventurists and relaxed tourists alike. Travelers are no longer limited to golfing or mountain hikes; the newest travel trend encourages giving back to our local Desert communities.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer Tourism aka Voluntourism is on the rise around the world\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Voluntourism allows travelers to experience an iconic Desert getaway AND return the service to our communities that create that magic year-round. Volunteering connects you to the local community and can create a more memorable vacation experience. It enhances your sense of purpose, boosts your health, and provides bonding for groups and families. Spending a morning or afternoon giving back at FIND Food Bank feels good, and that feeling remains long after the vacation bliss wears off.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voluntourism Opportunities<\/b><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about giving back in our warehouse or at our distribution sites.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Contact the Volunteer Programs Department to register your family or group for a volunteer event. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/path><\/svg><\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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