Generation Volunteer Summit

Saturday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Salt Lake Community College
Redwood Campus
4600 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville

Registration is free!
Last day to register is October 24.
Hear from Katie Hut, Generation Volunteer attendee and panelist, to learn more about the event.

Connect with fellow Utahns aged 15-25 who are passionate about service and volunteerism.

Be Inspired: Hear from our motivational keynote speaker
Learn: Dive into engaging breakout sessions
Connect: Explore networking opportunities and share ideas
Take Action: Participate in a meaningful service project
Have Fun: Enjoy entertainment and make new friends

your

volunteer journey

These tracks will help you find sessions that match your experience level and goals, guiding you through your journey as a volunteer.

the

tourist

In the first stage, a volunteer is exploring service with curiosity. Like a tourist arriving in a new destination, they are excited and eager to take in new experiences. They are still deciding which path is the right fit and are learning, experimenting, and discovering where they can make a difference.

the

traveler

In the second stage, a volunteer is seeking deeper engagement. Like a traveler who begins to feel at home in a new place, they are ready to move beyond exploration into meaningful discovery. They start to take ownership of their service journey and step confidently into greater responsibility.

the

guide

In the third stage, a volunteer is ready to lead and inspire others. Like a guide eager to share the wonders of a favorite destination, they are driven by intrinsic motivation. Their passion fuels them to engage in purpose-driven work, elevate their impact, and encourage fellow volunteers to grow alongside them.

About the summit

This summit is hosted by UServeUtah, the state's commission on service and volunteerism.

The purpose of the summit is to educate young leaders on service and volunteerism, provide them with new ways to get involved, and give them an opportunity to network with fellow change-makers. All Utahns age 15-25 are invited to attend free of cost.

This summit was planned in coordination with a youth planning committee, which includes representatives from Utah's high schools and colleges, as well as past and present members of UServeUtah's College Community Engagement Council.

View the 2024 Impact Report.

agenda

8:30 a.m. Check-in opens

Collect your passport and start your volunteer journey.

9 a.m. Breakfast

Grab breakfast as you get ready to kick off an inspiring day at the Generation Volunteer Summit!

9:30 a.m. Keynote address

Get ready to be inspired!

10:45 a.m. A.M. breakouts: the why

Start the day with sessions focused on purpose and motivation. Explore why service and community engagement matter, and find inspiration to fuel your impact.

11:45 a.m. Lunch and Impact Expo

Take a break, grab lunch, and explore the Impact Expo filled with organizations eager to welcome volunteers like you.

12:30 p.m. Journey jams

15-minute lightning talks in small groups. Presenters will share a cool program to join or a quick skill for community impact, followed by a short Q&A.

1:45 p.m. P.M. breakouts and snacks: the how

Grab a snack and build on the morning by diving into action. Learn practical skills, strategies, and tools to put your passion into practice and make a real difference.

3 p.m. Service project

Dive into the service project while enjoying music from a DJ.

4 p.m. That's a wrap!

Get your service hours verified and stick around to see if you've won a prize.

sessions

A.M. sessions: the why

Do good, feel good

High school: tourist track | A.M. breakout
Explore the benefits of volunteerism and how giving your time can grow your skills, build confidence and increase happiness.

The volunteer effect

College: tourist track | A.M. breakout
Discover how volunteerism boosts happiness, strengthens social connections, builds real-world skills, and opens doors to future opportunities. Learn how community service makes an impact on others and creates a ripple effect that shapes your personal and professional growth.

Mapping your volunteer journey

High school: traveler track | A.M. breakout
Identify your unique strengths and passions to empower yourself and take greater ownership in your volunteer journey.

Rooted and rising: your why, your foundation

College: traveler track | A.M. breakout
Reflect on your passions and strengths, discover what matters most and how your unique abilities can make change in your community

Building community through conversation

High school: guide track | A.M. breakout
Serve with intention, reflect on your impact, and transform your meaningful experiences into leadership opportunities that shape your future.

Service: the story of you

College: guide track | A.M. breakout
Explore how volunteerism shapes identity, builds purpose and opens doors to leadership and future opportunities, discover why your service story is one of the most powerful tools that can carry you forward.

P.M. sessions: the how

Be the change

High school: tourist track | P.M. breakout
Learn how to match your interests with the right volunteer opportunities and discover meaningful ways to serve.

Pathways to purpose

College: tourist track | P.M. breakout
Explore different pathways to community engagement and careers including scholarships, college, Job Corps, AmeriCorps, etc., and how volunteerism and service can open doors to education, career and lifelong impact.

Level up and lead

High school: traveler track | P.M. breakout
Discover how to deepen your engagement and step into leadership roles to make a bigger impact in service activities.

Transforming your passions into actionable service

College: traveler track | P.M. breakout
Transform your passions into actionable service with clear goals and creative strategies, learn how to design impactful plans that ensure your service efforts truly make a difference.

Beyond high school: exploring college and career pathways

High school: guide track | P.M. breakout
Be inspired by a panel of changemakers sharing how service can open doors to college and career opportunities.

Leverage your volunteerism through career pathways and skill application

College: guide track | P.M. breakout
Discover how to turn your service and volunteer experiences into career-ready skills. This session will show you how to highlight your impact, translate experiences into professional strengths, and explore career pathways shaped by your commitment to service.