This past Monday, April 20, 2026, UServeUtah partnered with Sevier School District, one of our Volunteer for Good pilot local education agencies, for an evening of service focused on supporting young learners and strengthening community connections.
Students, families, educators and community members gathered to assemble literacy kits for every kindergarten, first and second-grade student in the district. The event highlighted the impact communities can make when they serve together.
Event Impact at a Glance
- 65 volunteers of all ages participated.
- 15 Volunteer for Good high school student leaders helped with setup and served as area captains.
- 907 literacy kits were assembled in just 1.5 hours.
- Kits included:
- Literacy games
- Numeracy activities
- Handwriting practice tools
- Tips for parents to support learning at home
- Supplies for an additional 1,193 kits were provided for Sevier School District high schools to complete and distribute to local elementary schools.
Strong Community Partnerships
Several organizations helped make the evening possible:
- Utah State Library and bookmobile team attended to:
- Help families sign up for bookmobile library cards
- Share information about the Milo & Friends STEM program for preschoolers
- Provide Library for the Blind resources
- Distribute new books to attendees
- Richfield Public Library helped by:
- Signing up community members for library cards
- Sharing library resources
- Providing bookmarks
- Promoting reading challenges for families
- A community book drive also collected donated books for Sevier County residents.
- Donna Law, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement and Representative Clint Okerlund (who grew up in Richfield) from Utah District 42
Family-Friendly Activities
The evening included hands-on activities for all ages, including:
- Decorating book bags
- Writing thank you notes to teachers
- Drawing favorite books and characters
- Participating in interactive literacy games
Youth Leadership in Action
Volunteer for Good student leaders played an important role in the success of the event.
- Briggs, a student leader, shared that service has helped shape his future goals. He plans to pursue nursing at Southern Utah University.
- Emmy, a freshman and future student leader, said she is excited to step into her role next year and values attending a school community that prioritizes volunteerism.
Service Across Generations
Three AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers traveled from Redmond to help with the project. Their excitement was clear when they arrived saying, “Put us to work!”
What Are United in Service Projects?
UServeUtah's United in Service projects bring communities together through meaningful volunteerism. These projects help people grow personally, build connections, and address specific community needs. We achieve this by working closely with local partners to create each project.
If you're ready to experience this firsthand, we invite you to join us! We host these impactful projects quarterly throughout the state, giving you consistent opportunities to contribute. You can be the first to know about an opportunity near you by signing up for our newsletter.
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