October, 2021 Halloween is upon us! As we enter into the spookiest weekend of the year, we challenge you to find a way to serve and make a difference. Spread some spooky cheer by donating to the Afghan Community fund to support the 765 afghan arrivals coming to Utah soon. If you prefer to stay at home to Trick or Treat this year volunteer remotely by baking …
October, 2021 Teri Koenig has been a volunteer with RSVP since December 2018. She is trained and certified to teach Stepping On, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain and Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes. Since the pandemic she learned to teach the Living a Healthy Life classes virtually and has co-partnered …
September, 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 Amy Setzler who is serving with the United Way of Northern Utah Welcome Baby Program. Welcome Baby is a free home visitation program that promotes healthy, happy, and …
October, 2021 Volunteers are not paid monetarily but they are most definitely rewarded for their service. It is important to know the reason each volunteer has chosen to give precious time to your organization. Knowing their motivations and objectives for volunteering helps you recognize their efforts in ways that help them meet their needs while simultaneously helping your organization meet …
42 Mini Grantsand$19,950 granted 2,776 Total Volunteers Over 9,942 volunteer hours Value of over $276,600ROI: 1286.47% October, 2021 The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (9/11 Day), is a chance to help others in tribute to those killed and injured on September 11, 2001, first responders, and the countless others who serve to defend the nation’s freedom at home and around the globe. UServeUtah …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in September of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Valerie Yoder was recognized by the Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering for a year of service. Valerie was one of our organization’s first volunteers. She serves in all areas of Ruff Haven and …
September, 2021 Jan joined the Foster Grandparent Program of Salt Lake County, Aging and Adult Services in August of 2012. She has faithfully served over 9871 hours at South Valley School, a school that serves students with special needs. She helps students maximize their independence and success as they prepare to transition from the school environment to the communities surrounding …
Each year, AmeriCorps members in Utah commemorate the 9/11 National Day of Service by volunteering in their communities. We are grateful to them for finding even more ways to give back! This year we also asked AmeriCorps alumni to also tell us about ways they are staying involved in their communities after their service. We are proud to see that …
September, 2021 Salt Lake County Aging & Adult Services Senior Companion Program volunteer Susan Litson is a champion of causes that contribute to independence and a greater sense of social connectedness for aging seniors in our community. For the past six years Susan has helped frail, isolated seniors through her service as an AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program volunteer. She …
September, 2021 Helen Thornton Green was posthumously honored with the Power of Service Award in September of 2021. The Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism was proud to recognize Helen for her lifetime of dedication to serving her community. Helen Green was a champion of causes that contribute to independence and a greater sense of social connectedness for aging seniors …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in August of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Parker Guzman was recognized by the Guadalupe School Adult Education for two years of service. We would like to recognize Parker Guzman’s contribution to Guadalupe Adult Education, where he has volunteered as …
August 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 Kirra Crump who is serving with the BYU Family Home & Social Sciences AmeriCorps Program at Wasatch Mental Health. The BYU FHSS AmeriCorps Program engages members from the …