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December 14-16, 2018 If you volunteer this weekend, we’d love to see and share it! If you post to social media, tag @userveutah to inspire others to get out and serve! Have a service opportunity you would like to highlight? Contact Sara Dorsey at sdorsey@utah.gov. Holiday Gift Wrap Providence December 14 & 15 Come use your gift wrapping skills …
December, 2018 The holidays are a busy time for everyone, nonprofit organizations included! Hosting large service projects takes a lot of time and resources for organizations, so if you’re having trouble finding a project to join in on, why not start your own at home? Here’s some inspiration for ways to serve from the comfort of your home! If you …
December 6-8, 2018 Have a service opportunity you would like to highlight? Contact Sara Dorsey at sdorsey@utah.gov. Meal Donation for Families in Need! Salt Lake City Thursday, December 6, 5:00pm-6:00pm Provide a healthy meal for low-income families in the Circles program by donating fruit and veggies for a Circles Weekly Meeting! Snuggle with a Book Ogden Friday, December 7th ‘Snuggle …
December, 2018 Need some inspiration for spreading holiday cheer? You’ve come to the right place! We would love to see your service in action! If you post to social media, tag @userveutah to spread your cheer even further and inspire others! Send holiday cards to loved ones or organizations you support in your community! Want some card DIY inspiration? …
Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connections and insists that they become the best they can possibly be. – Rita Pierson November, 2018 Keli Linke is currently in her fourth and final year serving as an AmeriCorps member in the Mentoring for Success program. She has served …
November, 2018 Jack Hobbs has two nicknames: the LDS Lutheran and the Mormon Methodist. All nicknames come with a story, and Jack’s are no exception. He has been volunteering with Family Promise Salt Lake for over 11 years. In that time he has grown close with many faith communities as they work together to provide resources for families facing homelessness. …
Utah still holds the top spot among states for the highest rate of volunteering (51 percent) according to a new federal study released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that oversees AmeriCorps and Senior Corps. Utah has now held the top spot for thirteen years. Salt Lake City ranks third among the top …
November, 2018 So you want to volunteer with arts in your community! There is a need throughout Utah for your service. Some opportunities have age restrictions, so be sure to double check. If you find an opportunity you love, be sure to share your service story! Arts & Museums The Department of Arts & Museums has a great list of …
November, 2018 So you want to assist those experiencing homelessness! There is a need throughout Utah for your service. Some opportunities have age restrictions, so be sure to double check. If you find an opportunity you love, be sure to share your service story! The Road Home – Men’s Resource Center, Gail Miller Resource Center & Midvale Family Resource Center …
November, 2018 So you want to volunteer with animals! There is a need throughout Utah for your service. Some opportunities have age restrictions, so be sure to double check. If you find an opportunity you love, be sure to share your service story! Your local animal shelter Do a quick search for your local animal shelter! Most shelters will list …
November, 2018 So you want to volunteer with kids and/or infants! There is a need throughout Utah for your service. Some opportunities have age restrictions, so be sure to double check. If you find an opportunity you love, be sure to share your service story! Primary Children’s Hospital Be a “Junior Volunteer” at Primary Children’s. Most volunteer positions have an …
October, 2018 Sarah Melchior is a second-year student in the Dental Hygiene program at Salt Lake Community College. She also started her 2nd term as an AmeriCorps member in September. At the SLCC Dental Hygiene clinic, she provides low-cost dental care and cleanings to folks who do not have dental insurance. Along with her classmates, she is learning how to work …