Honored Volunteers – March 2022

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in March of 2022. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Bethany Anderson, Nominated by Public & School Partnership Bethany is single-handedly responsible for recruiting an army (20-30+ people each semester) of volunteer tutors to help support Aggies Elevated students in their college …

Honored Volunteers – February 2022

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 …

Pam Selson AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award

Pam Nelson Honored with Utah AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award

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 …

Honored Volunteers – January 2022

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in January of 2022. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Terri Smith, Nominated by Friends for Sight Terri has served her community for several years as a Preschool Vision Screener with Friends for Sight. Terri continued to serve when she joined the …

Bonnie Wilson Honored with Utah AmeriCorps Seniors Service Award

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. …

Honored Volunteers – December 2021

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in December of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Shelley Anderson, Nominated by Friends for Sight Shelley Anderson has been a part of the Friends for Sight Preschool Vision screening team for the last 24 years contributing hundreds of hours of …

Honored Volunteers – November 2021

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in November of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By Maelyn Andreason Intermountain Home Care & Hospice Kristin Andrus Jahazi Charity, 2021 Utah Philanthropy Day Heart & Hands Awardee Kiki Ariss I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2021 Utah …

Honored Volunteers – October 2021

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in October of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Nominated By: Darlene Alley Girl Scouts of Utah Susanna Alley Girl Scouts of Utah Tama Bahr Girl Scouts of Utah Jessica Boebert Girl Scouts of Utah Shaylee Bradbury Girl Scouts of Utah …

10 Free Ways to Show Volunteer Appreciation

October, 2021 Volunteers are not paid monetarily but they are most definitely rewarded for their service. It is important to know the reason each volunteer has chosen to give precious time to your organization. Knowing their motivations and objectives for volunteering helps you recognize their efforts in ways that help them meet their needs while simultaneously helping your organization meet …

Honored Volunteers – September 2021

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in September of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Valerie Yoder was recognized by the Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering for a year of service. Valerie was one of our organization’s first volunteers. She serves in all areas of Ruff Haven and …

Power of Service Award – Helen Green

September, 2021 Helen Thornton Green was posthumously honored with the Power of Service Award in September of 2021. The Utah Commission on Service & Volunteerism was proud to recognize Helen for her lifetime of dedication to serving her community.  Helen Green was a champion of causes that contribute to independence and a greater sense of social connectedness for aging seniors …

Honored Volunteers – August 2021

Congratulations to recipients of the Lt. Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate in August of 2021. The contributions made by these volunteers make lasting impacts on communities across our state. Parker Guzman was recognized by the Guadalupe School Adult Education for two years of service. We would like to recognize Parker Guzman’s contribution to Guadalupe Adult Education, where he has volunteered as …