February 2021 Each month we recognize an AmeriCorps member serving in Utah for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” This month we are proud to recognize Ceanne Elliott who is serving at Dixie State University with the AmeriCorps Utah STEM Initiative (AUSI). Members of the Utah STEM Initiative AmeriCorps Program engage underprivileged youth in the fields …
Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network Partners with Other Universities to Address COVID-19 Challenges and Support Vaccinations February 25, 2021 The USU-based Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network (UHEAN) has been partnering with other universities in Utah to address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic UHEAN members continued serving, when safe to do so, in …
AmeriCorps members in Utah commemorated MLK Day by participating in service projects across the state. This year’s MLK Day projects were adjusted to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and many AmeriCorps members took the opportunity to perform service for their families, friends, neighbors, and religious congregations. AmeriCorps members serving with the AmeriCorps Utah Stem Initiative Program participated in a …
January 2021 Each month we recognize an AmeriCorps member serving in Utah for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” This month we are proud to recognize Deeqa Hamid who is serving at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) as part of the Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network (UHEAN). Deeqa Hamid is part of two programs: Student Leaders …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in January of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Marcy Barlow was recognized by the Guadalupe School Adult Education program for two years of service. Marcy has been volunteering 2 hours a week as an English as a Second Language tutor …
The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 18, 2021, is the 26th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to …
It is the perfect time to set a new year’s resolution to volunteer, and we are here to help! First things first, why should you volunteer? It’s good for you! Studies show that volunteering is good for both your body and your mind. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System volunteering can: Decrease the risk of depression. Give you a …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in December of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Levi Reber of Sanpete County was recognized by the Sanpete County Fair Board for three years of service. Levi Reber has been an instrumental part in making vast improvements to the livestock …
December, 2020 Each month we recognize an AmeriCorps member serving in Utah for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” This month we are proud to recognize Heather Yule who is serving with Playworks Utah AmeriCorps. Playworks Utah AmeriCorps engages AmeriCorps members to serve in 75 low-income, at-risk elementary schools throughout Salt Lake County. These members create positive …
The Power of Service Award is presented up to three times per year and is given to a volunteer in Utah who shows significant commitment to the overall well-being of the populations they serve. Gayle Haas was presented with the Power of Service Award during the UServeUtah Commission Meeting held virtually on September 22nd, 2020. She was nominated by Utah …
Each month we recognize an AmeriCorps member serving in Utah for going above and beyond the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” This month we are proud to recognize Brooke Britt who is serving with the AmeriCorps Education Initiative of Utah (AEIOU). AEIOU has AmeriCorps members in 75 schools across the state of Utah. AmeriCorps members advocate for and support students …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in November of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Steve Cooper TreeUtah Nate Jensen TreeUtah Steven Kelty TreeUtah Kirk Lindstrom Guadalupe School Adult Education Mark Overfelt TreeUtah You can view a full list of Volunteer Recognition Certificate recipients and …