June, 2021 Carolyn Marlin is a member of the 2021 UServeUtah Youth Council representing the Waterford School in Salt Lake County. During her term on the council, Carolyn conducted a project to engage young volunteers in their communities. She formed Bags of Love Utah, an organization that involves young Utahns in donation drives to address critical needs throughout the state. …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in May of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. First Name: Last Name: Nominated By: Lori Anderson Public & School Partnership Natalie Baer Public & School Partnership Rod Buttars Public & School Partnership Mariah Checketts Public & School Partnership Mary Connin …
The purpose of the UServeUtah Community Engagement Grant is to increase Utahns’ awareness of and participation in community and/or civic engagement initiatives. Learn more about current projects at userve.utah.gov/cegrant. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake Grant Amount: $11,000 Civically Engaged Teens Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake will implement an education program designed to increase traditionally underrepresented …
June, 2021 The purpose of the UServeUtah Community Engagement Grant is to increase Utahns’ awareness of and participation in community and/or civic engagement initiatives. Learn more about current projects at userve.utah.gov/cegrant. BETTER UTAH INSTITUTE Grant Amount: $25,000Development and Promotion of Civic Engagement Toolkit Better Utah Institute completed the development of their first module for their civic engagement toolkit. The toolkit includes …
June, 2021 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. Carrie Morrell was presented with 2021’s first Power of Service Award. She was nominated by Michelle Graves & the city of St. George. We thank …
May, 2021 We are proud to announce that UServeUtah has been awarded $1,267,500 to support senior volunteer service. This funding will support 75 AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent volunteers and 45 AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companions in rural Utah. What is the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program?This program connects role models with young people with exceptional needs. Volunteers in the Foster Grandparent …
April 2021, Updated March, 2022 Ayla Pollick was recognized as the AmeriCorps Utah Member of the Year in March of 2022. Ayla was selected for this honor by the National Service Committee of the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism.When asked if they had any advice for others considering an AmeriCorps term of service, Ayla responded:“My advice for those serving …
Christine (pictured above, right) has been serving with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) for over a year, since October 25, 2019. She has served a total of 65 hours, serving on average over 2 hours a week. At the beginning of her service, Christine provided caregiver respite until the care receiver passed away. She was extremely helpful to her …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in April of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Wade Perkins Street Dawg Crew of Utah Sara Slater Public & School Partnership Shawnee Johnson Public & School Partnership Mary Connin Public & School Partnership Mariah Checketts Public & School …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in March of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Ibtisam Al-Haidary Center for Service and Learning Michael Brown Center for Service and Learning Raul Carlos Guadalupe School Adult Education Joseph Carroll MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries Carmen Cruz MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in February of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Marie Akina Glendale Community Council Eiko Anderson Glendale Community Council MarJean Anderson UTANG Margo Anhder Glendale Community Council Wanda Banham St. Christopher’s Episcopal Mission Pat Barfuss Capitol Preservation Board Karen …
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 …