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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 and still …
November 19, 2021 Wonderful things happen when families volunteer together. Serving can bring your family together and is rewarding in more ways than one. Check out the top reasons to volunteer as a family from Kids Health – you can strengthen your family while benefitting the community, and kids learn responsibility, job skills, and more. Be creative and think of …
Guest Author: Noor Majeed Noor Majeed is a member of the 2021 UServeUtah Youth Council representing Skyridge High School in Utah County. During her term on the council Noor hosted a training event to increase civic engagement knowledge among youth. I am passionate about service that fosters understanding and connections to my community. These qualities inherent to volunteerism compelled me …
Halloween is upon us! As we enter into the spookiest weekend of the year, we challenge you to find a way to serve and make a difference. Spread some spooky cheer by donating to the Afghan Community fund to support the 765 afghan arrivals coming to Utah soon. If you prefer to stay at home to Trick or Treat this year volunteer remotely by baking a cake …
It is the perfect time to set a new year’s resolution to volunteer, and we are here to help! First things first, why should you volunteer? It’s good for you! Studies show that volunteering is good for both your body and your mind. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System volunteering can: Decrease the risk of depression. Give you a …
In honor of the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance, we encourage friends, neighbors, classrooms, churches, businesses, and other community organizations to plan their own service project, one that matches their interests and availability, and meets the needs of their community while keeping their community safe. Adopt a local classroom and donate school & sanitation supplies. This back …
Updated: December 15, 2021 The weather outside is frightful, but service is so delightful! Here are some ideas for serving on a snow day! Shovel snow! You knew it would be on the list! If you are able, shovel some snow for those that may have limited mobility. Reward yourself with some well-earned cocoa! Do some cleaning! Go through unused …
Don’t wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or friendly — Lead the way! Steve Maraboli Find a Project It can be a challenge to find a formal volunteer project during the holidays. Volunteer opportunities fill up fast, and it is a challenge for organizations to plan one-time volunteer activities. You can search for opportunities …
GivingTuesday is the perfect opportunity to explore some of the Pathways of Public Service and Civic Engagement! There are many ways to participate in Giving Tuesday, and every act of generosity counts. DIRECT SERVICE: Give Time You can give time as a volunteer for an organization or community effort you support. In addition to making a difference for your community, …
Many of us already have made a commitment to volunteering. We’ve seen the positive influence we can have on the lives of those around us. We’re eager to chip in when it means our friends and neighbors benefit. To take volunteering to the next level – consider recruiting your family to assist you in giving back. Not only will you …
It might seem a little counterintuitive, but working without pay can open doors of opportunity for your career. That’s because employers don’t only care about the skills you bring to the office. They also care about who you are as a person and about the issues and causes that drive you to do your best. Whether you are entering the …
Updated 10/26/2022 Halloween is upon us! As we enter into the spookiest weekend of the year, we challenge you to find a way to serve and make a difference! While young boys and ghouls spend a night running door to door collecting as much fun sized candy as they can carry, they are bound to drop some wrappers on the …