“Service is a core part of our administration and of Utah’s culture at large – it’s who we are.”
Join us in making a difference.
Serve with AmeriCorps
Find Your Community Engagement Pathway
Search for a Way to Serve
Discover impactful service opportunities effortlessly with volunteer search engines. These platforms match your interests and skills with projects, making it easy to find the perfect way to make a difference.
In addition to volunteer search engines, we encourage you to explore opportunities to serve with local service organizations such as United Ways, Kiwanis Clubs, Rotary Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Special Olympics, and local food banks.
AmeriCorps
Whether you have an hour, a day, or more, AmeriCorps has an opportunity for you! Learn more about how you can unite with other volunteers and strengthen your community.
JustServe.org
JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations are posted, and volunteers search for opportunities to enhance the quality of life in the community.
VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch believes that volunteering can change lives - starting with yours. Every person deserves an opportunity to be a part of the greater good. Find local ways to get involved.
idealist
Explore volunteer opportunities posted on idealist.org. Search by location, issue area, date, and skills.
Track Your Impact
Personal Benefits of Volunteering
Uniting Through Service
Volunteer efforts serve as the lifeblood of community organizations and initiatives, providing essential support that bolsters the quality of life for all residents. Through volunteering, communities witness the strengthening of social ties and the cultivation of a shared sense of belonging and purpose.
By working together, we improve our communities. When you’re serving side by side, you build bonds with people who are different from you who you likely wouldn’t have otherwise met. You develop a deeper understanding of others. And, together, you create a community where everyone can thrive.
Recruit Volunteers
UServeUtah Training Suite
Volunteer Management Training
This training is an interactive and practical course providing professional development to today's volunteer manager.
The next training will be held on June 26 and 27 in Cedar City.
Volunteer Programming for Maximum Impact
Whether you are building a new volunteer program or revitalizing your current strategies, this course will help you develop goals and implement strategies for effecting change in your organization.
Virtual Volunteer Management Workshops
These free virtual workshops provide targeted training and a deep dive into specific subjects in volunteer management. Past topics include engaging corporate volunteers and recruiting destination volunteers.
Additional Resources
Virtual Recruitment
Post your volunteer opportunities on volunteer search engines like JustServe.org, VolunteerMatch, and idealist.org. Be sure to include a statement of need, how the volunteer can help, and any benefits the volunteer will enjoy.
Post your volunteer opportunities regularly on social media. Not a graphic design guru? Check out resources like Canva to help you with design. Be sure to tag @userveutah on your volunteer recruitment posts. We're happy to like and share! UServeUtah is active on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
Partner with Higher Education
Partner with higher education institutions to recruit student volunteers. Students can be especially useful skills-based volunteers and are eager to gain experience in their fields of study.
Service Learning Centers in Utah:
The Bennion Center, University of Utah
The Thayne Center, Salt Lake Community College
The Dumke Center for Civic Engagement, Westminster University
The Center for Community Engaged Learning, Weber State University
The Center for Community Engagement, Utah State University
Y-Serve, Brigham Young University
The Center for Social Impact, Utah Valley University
Community Engagement Center, Southern Utah University
Utah Tech Serves, Utah Tech University
Training Resources
There are many free training resources to help you in your volunteer recruitment goals. We encourage you to check out:
Points of Light
VolunteerMatch Nonprofit Learning Center
nonprofitready.org
