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Understanding the Differences Between Formal and Informal Volunteering Volunteering comes in many forms, but broadly speaking, it can be categorized as either formal or informal. Both types of volunteering serve critical roles in strengthening communities, but they differ in structure, scope, and impact. What is Formal Volunteering? Formal volunteering typically involves working with an established organization or program, often with …
Press advisory: Save the date for One Utah Service Fellowship Launch From: Ellen Weist, public information officer, Utah Department of Cultural & Creative Engagement; text: 503-490-4806 Press are invited to report as Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox launches the One Utah Service Fellowship, the state’s groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the spirit of service and volunteerism across Utah. The launch …
Moab, a community known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, also boasts a remarkable spirit of service and dedication among its residents. This was evident on June 11, 2024, when the UServeUtah AmeriCorps Seniors program recognized the contributions of four AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers. These dedicated individuals were celebrated at a reception at the Grand Center, followed by a spotlight …
December, 2022 Emily has always been so kind and always willing to help those in need. She has been battling cancer for the past few years and has not let it stop her from helping others. Emily has been an RSVP volunteer since 2005, serving for 17 years and 4 months. She has served over 4,350 hours, and probably well …
The Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network will help decrease the gap towards debt-free college pathways for students who commit to serve. Utah, December 1, 2022 – Today, eleven programs from seven public higher education institutions in the state have joined Janell C. Torres, Director of the Utah Higher Education AmeriCorps Network, to relaunch the largest state-level investment in college service …
October, 2022 Mike is awesome! He volunteers with Davis County Senior Services, Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). He has been a volunteer in this program for 3 years. We struggle to get volunteers for this program because Medicare can be intimidating and maybe not the most fun volunteer opportunity. Mike jumped right in. He was eager to learn the material …
September, 2022 Marilyn Bascom is an amazing example and never tires of offering help to those around her. Marilyn was honored with the Utah Americorps Senior Service Award for her service as a Foster Grandparent in Utah County. Marilyn has been a Foster Grandparent since 2015. The teachers and students fell in love with Grandma Marilyn from day one. Utah …
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 Dayna Kirby who is serving with BYU Family, Home and Social Sciences (BYU FHSS) at the Utah State Hospital. The BYU Family, Home and Social Science (FHSS) AmeriCorps program engages …
D Anne Robinson may be retired, but she never tires of offering a helping hand to those in need! D Anne was honored with the Utah AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award in June of 2022 for her service with the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs senior volunteers with organizations making change in communities across our state …
April, 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 Alli Riebel who is serving with Utah Conservation Corps. This story was adapted from Heal the Planet, Heal the Self: One Conservationist’s Journey — a profile by David Mallery, originally …
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 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 …