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March 21-24, 2019 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 …
March, 2019 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 …
March, 2019 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 …
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.
January, 2019 Volunteering makes a huge impact in the lives of others, but did you know it also benefits the volunteer? There are many physical and mental health benefits to volunteering. Volunteering helps people stay sharp, both physically and mentally! Studies have shows that those who volunteer report better physical health than non-volunteers. Volunteers also report increases in life satisfaction …
January, 2019 Volunteer this MLK Day! Find an existing project through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) or by visiting JustServe! Join in on events bring put on by universities all over the state! The University of Utah is hosting a Day of Service on January 19th with multiple projects at various locations. Opportunities include: Bags to Beds, …
January, 2019 As the Federal Government shutdown continues, AmeriCorps members in Utah continue to “Get Things Done!” Funding for the 13 AmeriCorps Utah programs was secured in September of 2018, and will not be impacted by the shutdown. Over 1,600 AmeriCorps Utah members are still hard at work throughout the state. AmeriCorps members are continuing to mentor and tutor students …
December, 2018 Utah is full of nonprofits looking for volunteers! Volunteers make a huge difference for organizations. According to Independent Sector, the value of volunteer time in Utah is $24.39/hour! At that rate, if you give one hour a week for a year, you would be donating a value of over $1,000 to an organization over a one year period! Find …
December 20-23, 2018 If you volunteer this weekend, we’d love to see and share it! If you post to social media, tag @userveutah to spread your cheer even further and inspire others! Have a service opportunity you would like to highlight? Contact Sara Dorsey at sdorsey@utah.gov. Winter Party at Oquirrh Hills Elementary Kearns Thursday, December 20, 9:00am-10:30am Host a winter …
December, 2018 Guest written by Jesse Craig, Miss Utah 2018 Growing up, my favorite tradition around the holiday season was “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” My parents would sit me and my siblings down and we would decide on a few families in need to give small gifts to for the 12 days leading up to Christmas. The best part …
December, 2018 Rauni Gaffey has been serving with the Read Graduate Succeed program since August of 2015 at East Elementary School in Roosevelt, Utah. Rauni is committed to making a difference in the lives of the students she works with. Rauni works hard to make sure that all of the students she works with have the confidence and reading skills …