Currently, you may feel an inherent need to help other people in their communities. This may lead you to search for ways to be engaged. However, it can be difficult to know what to do. UServeUtah has a few ideas for you of different ways you can stay engaged remotely: Donate locally. If you have a favorite organization or cause, …
Muriel Derr received a Utah Senior Corps Service Award in February. Muriel serves as a Senior Companion volunteer with Weber Human Services. As a Senior Companion she helps seniors live independently in their own homes. In her role, she has built relationships on trust, kindness, and concern with many individuals in the community. She has served for the past ten years with …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in February of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. You can view a full list of Volunteer Recognition Certificate recipients and their county information here.
Happy Love Your Pet Day! We’d like to take this opportunity to explore ways you can get involved with organizations that address animal welfare in Utah! Direct Service Ready for some hands-on fun? Find a way to volunteer with an organization in your area! We recommend reaching out to your local animal shelter or animal control department to see if …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in January of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Sharon Abraham Mountain View Elementary Denise Arnell Mountain View Elementary Dr. Rob Baird Community Health Connect Lyle Clayton Historic Field Garr Ranch at Antelope Island State Park Brandon Coffman BYU …
The weather outside is frightful, but service is so delightful! Here are some ideas for serving on a snow day! Shovel snow! You knew it would be on the list! If you are able, shovel some snow for those that may have limited mobility. Reward yourself with some well-earned cocoa! Do some pre-spring cleaning! Go through unused clothes, accessories, or …
Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20 is an opportunity to remember Dr. King’s life and re-commit ourselves as citizens to answer that question by volunteering to serve one another and our communities. Every year AmeriCorps members in Utah commemorate this …
The AmeriCorps Member of the Month for December 2019 is Will McElligott from the Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) program. CCYC Director Christine Nelson submitted the following nomination for Will: “Will has worked with Canyon Country Youth Corps since the fall of 2017. During his time with CCYC Will has served as a crew member, crew leader, and field boss. …
We started out our year with our annual staff and commission retreats. We have spent time exploring our successes and opportunities for growth and are excited to get to work! We would like to share some things that have informed and motivated our upcoming projects. What motivates you?Try this with your coworkers, family, or friends! Are you an achiever, an …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in December of 2019. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Megan Albrecht Foster Love Don Anderson Antelope Island State Park Ann Johnson Iron County Care and Share Beverly Ashby The INN Between Abigail Banks Foster Love Alessia Banning Salt Lake …
Each month UServeUtah honors one AmeriCorps member for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” We are pleased to announce that the Member of the Month for November of 2019 is Oswaldo “Ozzy” Demoura of the AEIOU AmeriCorps program. Oswaldo has been serving as an AmeriCorps Tutor Coordinator at Tolman Elementary for more than 3 …
Don’t wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or friendly — Lead the way! Steve Maraboli Find a Project It can be a challenge to find a formal volunteer project during the holidays. Volunteer opportunities fill up fast, and it is a challenge for organizations to plan one-time volunteer activities. You can search for opportunities …