The times they are a-changing, but one thing is for sure – virtual meetings and resources are here to stay. You can make virtual recognition work for you whether your volunteers are back to in-person service, serving virtually, or still waiting in limbo for their service opportunities to resume. Volunteer recognition is vital to the success and survival of your …
July, 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 Elena “Lanie” Henderson who is serving with the BYU Family Home and Social Science (FHSS) AmeriCorps program. Lanie Henderson is a fourth year PhD student in Brigham Young University’s Clinical …
UServeUtah, the State’s Commission on Service & Volunteerism, has awarded $242,710 in grant funding to local organizations that will increase Utahns’ awareness of and participation in community and civic engagement initiatives. Projects will begin in July of 2020 and carry through June of 2021. Funding will be provided for a variety of different types of initiatives across the entire state …
This 4th of July, a holiday that typically brings families, friends and neighbors together, many will experience a scaled-back and isolated celebration of Independence. Certain things will be different this year, but one thing that has not changed is Utahns’ commitment to civic engagement. According to recent data released by Wallethub, Utah is the #1 state in the nation in …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in May of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Monica Acosta Kearns High School Afrah Al Hachami Kearns High School Jasmine ALvarenga Kearns High School Daniela Anaya Kearns High School Elvia Anaya Kearns High School Angel Balladares Kearns High …
JUNE, 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 Victoria Nicholson who is serving with the Senior Charity Care Foundation (SCCF). The Senior Charity Care Foundation’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to those in senior care …
UServeUtah is a member of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and the lead agency for the Volunteer and Donations Coordination Team (VDCT). When the State Emergency Response Team was activated in response to COVID-19, UServeUtah began working with the State Library, bookmobile sites, and AmeriCorps sites to collect donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). UServeUtah put out a call …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in April of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Sarah Abraham Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah Evie Adams CASA Rebecca Agurto The Puente Program | Kearns High School Don Aina Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah Alexis “Ali” …
Find a way to serve on & around Earth Day! Remember, service isn’t only direct service! Advocacy, activism, philanthropy, policy, and social entrepreneurship are service too! Here are a few ideas of how to get involved from the Earth Day Network: Make Your Own Act of Green: make a pledge to take personal action for the planet! Learn how to …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in March of 2020. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Hannah Barnes BYU Y-Serve Isaac Bell Independence Home Health and Hospice Andrew Bonney BYU Y-Serve Eileen Coccaro Peace House Leslie Cortsen Salt Lake Donated Dental Services Lorrie Downs Independence Home …
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 …