The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant financial risk for Utah’s nonprofit organizations. UServeUtah has set up a fund to support Utah nonprofits in maintaining operations as they see an increased need for services and a reduction in volunteering.
View current needs for donated goods here. Donated supplies will be distributed to organizations across the state that are addressing pressing needs in Utah communities.
Utah consistently ranks as number one in the nation for volunteering efforts. Volunteering can help minimize impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and northern Utah earthquake. Many organizations need help serving people in need and can accommodate the need for volunteers to remain safe. To ensure the safety of staff and other volunteers, please sign up in advance so the sponsoring organization is prepared. Anybody who feels sick, shows symptoms of COVID-19, or has been in close contact with another person who has tested positive for the virus should not leave their house to volunteer.
While not all opportunities may include the following keywords, we encourage you to include them in your search as you look for ways to respond to these current events:
- COVID-19
- Coronavirus
- Earthquake
- Corona
- Virus
- Pandemic
HEALTHCARE VOLUNTEERS
The State of Utah is taking another step to be as prepared as possible to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. An overflow facility is being prepared to care for lower-acuity patients in the instance our hospital bed capacity and staff support become critical. Volunteers with a background in healthcare and/or certification(s) are needed. Please let us know your availability and we will reach out to you when/if the need arises.
Many needs that can be met through volunteering efforts still exist in our state.
We have developed a tutorial page for nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers.
state resources
The State of Utah has been responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by centralizing information and combining efforts. Here are a few resources to refer to:
- Utah's COVID-19 Community Task Force
- Utah Department of Health
- Utah-211 (Dial 2-1-1 to can connect to health and human resources)
national resources
For nationwide updates and information, please see: