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We invite you to be a part of Earth Day! Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The first Earth Day inspired 20 million Americans — at the time, 10% of the total population of the United States — to take to the streets, parks and auditoriums …
Find a way to serve this weekend & beyond! Share your service on social media to inspire others to get involved too! Tag @UServeUtah: Northern Utah Let Your Pet Cheer Up Care Center Residents The Gables Care Center, Brigham City Bring your pet to The Gables Care Center in Brigham City, Utah and let the residents get to know your …
March, 2022 Art Manzanares was honored with the Utah AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award in March of 2022 for his service as an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer with Weber Human Services’ Senior Companion Program. Program Director Heidi Wade submitted the following nomination about Art’s outstanding service: “Art Manzanares works hard to serve our clients, overcoming his own disabilities to bring joy back …
February, 2022 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 Morgan Cryder who is serving with the AmeriCorps Utah STEM Initiative (AUSI). AmeriCorps members serving with AUSI engage underprivileged youth in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and …
Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in February of 2022. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Daniel Armel, Nominated by TriCounty Health Department MRC This MRC Volunteer showed up on a daily basis to help do pretty much anything we needed help with. From setting up for max …
February, 2022 Pam Nelson has been a volunteer with the Weber/Morgan RSVP program for the past 16 years, but has volunteered at the Ogden Nature Center for over two decades. She has served over 2,500 lifetime hours at the center helping with office work, mailing and distribution, preparing supplies for education programs, and anything else that is put on her …
Bonnie has been a dedicated Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer for six years as of August 2021. She has served over 1,656 hours and traveled roughly 21,584 miles transporting clients to doctor appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and beyond. Bonnie has served approximately 20 clients during her years of service and is a great asset to the Uintah Basin community. …
December, 2021 Donna Johnson was honored with the Utah AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award in recognition of her outstanding service as a Foster Grandparent at King Elementary School in Layton. LaiLoni Elggren, 4th grade teacher at King Elementary, provided the following nomination: “Donna has been coming to my classroom now for about five years. She comes at least twice every week …
November 19, 2021 Wonderful things happen when families volunteer together. Serving can bring your family together and is rewarding in more ways than one. Check out the top reasons to volunteer as a family from Kids Health – you can strengthen your family while benefitting the community, and kids learn responsibility, job skills, and more. Be creative and think of …
The Power of Service Award is presented up to three times per year to a volunteer who shows significant commitment to the overall well-being of the populations they serve. In November of 2021, The Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism was delighted to honor Sarah Yates for her dedication to serving her Brigham City community. Sarah was originally nominated for …
Guest Author: Noor Majeed Noor Majeed is a member of the 2021 UServeUtah Youth Council representing Skyridge High School in Utah County. During her term on the council Noor hosted a training event to increase civic engagement knowledge among youth. I am passionate about service that fosters understanding and connections to my community. These qualities inherent to volunteerism compelled me …
October, 2021 Halloween is upon us! As we enter into the spookiest weekend of the year, we challenge you to find a way to serve and make a difference. Spread some spooky cheer by donating to the Afghan Community fund to support the 765 afghan arrivals coming to Utah soon. If you prefer to stay at home to Trick or Treat this year volunteer remotely by baking …