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It’s United Way’s Volunteer Week — here’s how you can help

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Three volunteers kneel as they loosen the soil in a plant bed, preparing it for planting.

United Way’s website offers volunteer opportunities with dozens of local nonprofits, updated year-round.

Photo provided by United Way of the Midlands

Looking for a way to give back to your community? The United Way of the Midlands’ Volunteer Week is happening April 21-27, and includes a variety of projects suitable for all ages, like:

    Check out the full list of projects

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