
Let us introduce you to Roger, a Senior Companion volunteer from Tooele county. He enjoys going on walks and has a love for fly fishing and tying flies – a...
Last updated: July 23, 2026

Bringing a Grandma’s Love to Head Start
Meet Mary Cummings, a Foster Grandparent volunteer who has served in Moab for almost a year and a half! Before retiring, Mary was a victim advocate in Wyoming for 13...
Last updated: February 18, 2026

How a Utility Bill Sparked a New Mission for Thom
Let us introduce you to Thom Spencer, a Senior Companion volunteer extraordinaire in Brigham City. Thom is retired and loves to garden, but found an opportunity to get out of...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

A “Double Win”: How Volunteering Transformed Monette’s Retirement
For Monette in Moab, serving children as a Foster Grandparent volunteer “feels like a double win.” She shares, “I feel really good about [serving] and good about myself because I...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

Connecting Generations
Meet Mica Dejolie, a Foster Grandparent at Navajo Mountain High School in San Juan County, whose dedication and passion for education are making a profound impact on the students and...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

In Memory of Grandma Jan
Jan Phillips’ boundless compassion and spirited personality left an indelible mark on everyone she met. As an AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent at South Valley School, Jan dedicated her time and...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

Tim Thorne Honored with Utah AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award
Tim is an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving in Davis County with the RSVP program. He volunteers at Antelope Island State Park, as a Meals-on-Wheels driver, at Eagle Bay Elementary as...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

Celebrating the Heart of Moab: AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteers Honored for Their Service
Moab, a community known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, also boasts a remarkable spirit of service and dedication among its residents. This was evident on June 11, 2024,...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

GINNIE TAM HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD
December, 2022 Ginnie is always going the extra mile. She currently serves as a tutor at North Park Elementary and also volunteers at the Weber County Library participating in the...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

THELMA SMITH HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD
November, 2022 Thelma is 82 years old and has volunteered with the Utah County Senior Companion Program for 7 years. So far, she has served over 7800 hours with 17...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

MIKE ALLRED HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD
October, 2022 Mike is awesome! He volunteers with Davis County Senior Services, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). He has been a volunteer in this program for 3 years. We struggle...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

MARILYN BASCOM HONORED WITH UTAH AMERICORPS SENIORS SERVICE AWARD
September, 2022 Marilyn Bascom is an amazing example and never tires of offering help to those around her. Marilyn was honored with the Utah Americorps Senior Service Award for her...
Last updated: March 12, 2026

