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Volunteer Army Aids Nashville Flood Victims

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Volunteer Army Aids Nashville Flood Victims
Thousands of volunteers have been working in Nashville since floods devastated the city three weeks ago. College and high school students especially have given up leisurely weekends to become Good Samaritans simply trying to ease a stranger's pain.

Thousands of volunteers have been working in Nashville since floods devastated the city three weeks ago. College and high school students especially have given up leisurely weekends to become Good Samaritans simply trying to ease a stranger's pain.

Join the 15,000 volunteers who have signed up at Hands On Nashville.

WATCH the Making a Difference video below, or at MSNBC …

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