Find a way to serve this weekend! Share your service on social media to inspire others to serve! Tag @UServeUtah Bennion Center Saturday Service ProjectSLCSaturday April 13Pick your project and get ready for a fun day of service! There are 10 different projects to choose from, including Bags to Beds, community gardens, and the SLC Marathon! You do not have to …
The AmeriCorps Utah Member of the Month for April is Maria Soriano! Each month, one AmeriCorps member in Utah is recognized for their commitment to the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” Maria is currently serving in the AmeriCorps Most Vulnerable Populations Program in Salt Lake City. Members in this program help the homeless obtain housing, provide assistance to …
The AmeriCorps Utah Member of the Month for March 2019 is Cam Oda! Each month, one AmeriCorps member in Utah is recognized for their commitment to the pledge they took to “Get Things Done.” Cam is currently serving with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis in Ogden. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis (BGCWD) provides additional support to …
Find a way to serve this weekend! Your service does not have to be an organized activity! It can just as well be a quick act of kindness, or a few minutes spent cleaning your local park or trail! If you are looking for an organized volunteer experience with an organization, be sure to search on JustServe.org! Here are a …
National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world. Find a way to serveSearch JustServe.org to find a way to serve in your community! You can search by interest, date, and distance. We have …
Centennial Tree Planting OremThursday, March 21, 9:00am-3:00pmIn commemoration of Orem’s 100th birthday, the Orem Parks Section is looking for individuals or small groups willing to help us plant 100 trees throughout the Orem park system. Easter Basket OutreachHeber Valley (FROM HOME OPPORTUNITY)Drop-off before April 1Bring some cheer to families in need! Help create Easter baskets! Please use a small (lunch size) reusable bad in lieu …
The AmeriCorps Utah Member Gathering brought together almost 500 AmeriCorps members from across Utah for a day of learning and networking. We were honored to welcome Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), as a keynote speaker. She encouraged AmeriCorps members to continue getting things done, and praised them for not waiting to make a …
The UServeUtah AmeriCorps Lifetime Service Award honors an individual that has dedicated their time and effort in an extraordinary way over the course of their career to National Service in Utah. The first recipient of this award is Gloria Skanchy. Gloria Skanchy was instrumental in developing the Read Graduate Succeed (RGS) AmeriCorps program which focuses on literacy and mentoring in …
PROVO, UTAH – On Tuesday, March 12, approximately 500 AmeriCorps members from across the state will gather in downtown Provo to celebrate their service. White House appointee Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will provide keynote remarks. AmeriCorps Week, March 10-16, pays tribute to all things AmeriCorps – from the programs and organizations that make …
2018 was a great year for UServeUtah! It is so exciting to see the growth in both National Service and volunteerism throughout our state. Catch up with what we accomplished in 2018 in our annual report video, and view the full report below! Interested in receiving a printed copy of our annual report? Contact Sara Dorsey at sdorsey@utah.gov.
The February AmeriCorps Member of the Month is Laycie Bowers. Laycie is serving with the Boys and Girls Club of Utah County. Laycie is a new addition to the program, and she’s taken on a huge challenge. Laycie is the AmeriCorps LEGO Mindstorm Specialist; she rotates between five after-school programs, serving one day a week leading the brand new LEGO …
Black History Month was first observed in 19765 and is designed to recognize the importance of African American history, culture, and contributions to society. Celebrate Black History Month by getting involved in your community! There are many community events throughout the month, and as always, there are volunteer opportunities! Check JustServe.org to find a way to volunteer in your area! …