SAFE Program
The SAFE (Stuffed Animals For Emergencies) program was designed to collect new or gently used stuffed animals, toys, books and blankets to be redistributed to emergency organizations to help children during times of crisis.
Volunteers are needed to:
Donate new or gently used stuffed animals, children's books, baby/children's blankets, & children's clothing.
Donations for the SAFE program are accepted by-
Richard and Jacquie B. Friends of Children Memorial for Fallen Heroes
Spanish Fork, UT
utahsafechapter@hotmail.com
Monday, February 10, 2014
Make a Wish Foundation
Make A Wish Foundation
The Make a Wish Foundation seeks to grant wishes of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories.
Volunteers are needed to:
-Donate frequent flier miles to make wishes come true!
If you would like to donate, click HERE.
The Make a Wish Foundation seeks to grant wishes of children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories.
Volunteers are needed to:
-Donate frequent flier miles to make wishes come true!
If you would like to donate, click HERE.
Primary Children's Medical Center
Primary Children's Medical Center
100 N. Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
801.662.6560
Volunteers are needed to:
-Volunteer at the hospital
-Volunteer for a fundraising event like the KSL Telethon/Radiothon, Pennies by the Inch, or Festival of Trees
or by
-Donating items to the hospital
In order to volunteer at Primary Children's Medical center or any of Intermountain's hospitals, please click HERE to review volunteer needs and positions.
Volunteers must meet the following requirements:
-At least 16 years old.
-Willing to make a 6-month commitment
-Commit to at least one 3-hour shift per week
-Pass a drug test, background check, be current on immunizations and have a flu shot.
If you would like to donate items to the hospital, please review the list HERE. There are many items that you can make/assemble (even with small children) that are inexpensive but needed! There is also an extensive list of items that can be purchased and donated.
100 N. Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84113
801.662.6560
Volunteers are needed to:
-Volunteer at the hospital
-Volunteer for a fundraising event like the KSL Telethon/Radiothon, Pennies by the Inch, or Festival of Trees
or by
-Donating items to the hospital
In order to volunteer at Primary Children's Medical center or any of Intermountain's hospitals, please click HERE to review volunteer needs and positions.
Volunteers must meet the following requirements:
-At least 16 years old.
-Willing to make a 6-month commitment
-Commit to at least one 3-hour shift per week
-Pass a drug test, background check, be current on immunizations and have a flu shot.
If you would like to donate items to the hospital, please review the list HERE. There are many items that you can make/assemble (even with small children) that are inexpensive but needed! There is also an extensive list of items that can be purchased and donated.
Humane Society of Utah
Humane Society of Utah
Volunteers are needed to:
-Walk dogs
-Groom dogs
-Groom cats
-Socialize with cats
-Socialize with bunnies and small mammals
-Help customers find the right pet
Ages13-15 can volunteer with an adult. Volunteers are asked to commit 10 hours of service per month for 6 months.
Contact Lesa Essary (Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator) at volunteer@utahhumane.org if you would like to help.
Volunteers are needed to:
-Walk dogs
-Groom dogs
-Groom cats
-Socialize with cats
-Socialize with bunnies and small mammals
-Help customers find the right pet
Ages13-15 can volunteer with an adult. Volunteers are asked to commit 10 hours of service per month for 6 months.
Contact Lesa Essary (Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator) at volunteer@utahhumane.org if you would like to help.
Adopt a U.S. Soldier
Volunteers are needed to:
-Write letters of support and/or send packages to soldiers for the duration of their deployment.
To sign up, click HERE
Volunteers can be under age 18 but must indicate so on the sign-up forms.
-Write letters of support and/or send packages to soldiers for the duration of their deployment.
To sign up, click HERE
Volunteers can be under age 18 but must indicate so on the sign-up forms.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Bountiful Food Pantry
Bountiful Food Pantry
480 E. 150 N.
Bountiful, UT
Volunteers needed to:
-Shelve, organize, clean & shop
-Assemble sack lunches for Title 1 schools in the area (Thursday Nights--Particularly good for families with small children!)
-Have a food drive for sack lunch items
-Donate winter clothing items: hats, gloves, coats, blankets (quilts or fleece). All need to be gently used or new. Other items on their wish list can be found by clicking HERE
-Cash donations are also accepted. (Tax-deductible)
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.bountifulfoodpantry.org
480 E. 150 N.
Bountiful, UT
Volunteers needed to:
-Shelve, organize, clean & shop
-Assemble sack lunches for Title 1 schools in the area (Thursday Nights--Particularly good for families with small children!)
-Have a food drive for sack lunch items
-Donate winter clothing items: hats, gloves, coats, blankets (quilts or fleece). All need to be gently used or new. Other items on their wish list can be found by clicking HERE
-Cash donations are also accepted. (Tax-deductible)
Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-1:00p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 6-8 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.bountifulfoodpantry.org
Avalon Care Center
Avalon Care Center
523 N. Main St.
Bountiful, UT
Volunteers are needed to:
-Help with BINGO
-Entertain
-Play Games
-Participate in one-on-one visits
Volunteers of all ages are WELCOME throughout the day. Avalon Care Center creates a monthly calendar with their schedule of events. Please call to inform them if you would like to volunteer or if you plan to stop by for a vista.
Betty
Recreation Director
801.951.2273 ext 1652
Website: www.avalonhci.com/avalon_care_
523 N. Main St.
Bountiful, UT
Volunteers are needed to:
-Help with BINGO
-Entertain
-Play Games
-Participate in one-on-one visits
Volunteers of all ages are WELCOME throughout the day. Avalon Care Center creates a monthly calendar with their schedule of events. Please call to inform them if you would like to volunteer or if you plan to stop by for a vista.
Betty
Recreation Director
801.951.2273 ext 1652
Website: www.avalonhci.com/avalon_care_
Legacy Village Retirement Center
Legacy Village Retirement Center
1205 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT
Volunteers are needed:
-To provide entertainment for the seniors. (Individuals, families or groups) All types of entertainment are appreciated (music, magic, etc.)
-Clean common areas or paint nails (Tuesday mornings).
To volunteer as entertainment, contact Recreation Director, Debbie Johnson at 801.927.5908. To help in common areas or participate in nail painting, please visit the front desk and fill out a volunteer form identifying what you could/would be willing to help with.
1205 N. Fairfield Rd.
Layton, UT
Volunteers are needed:
-To provide entertainment for the seniors. (Individuals, families or groups) All types of entertainment are appreciated (music, magic, etc.)
-Clean common areas or paint nails (Tuesday mornings).
To volunteer as entertainment, contact Recreation Director, Debbie Johnson at 801.927.5908. To help in common areas or participate in nail painting, please visit the front desk and fill out a volunteer form identifying what you could/would be willing to help with.
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House
935 E. South Temple
SLC, UT
Volunteers are needed to:
-Adopt a meal--Purchase food and prepare meal for 40-50 people. (For details, click HERE)
-Provide items from their wish list (Click HERE)-just drop them off, no need to call!
-Perform housekeeping duties
-Provide cash donations
If interested, contact Lauren at 801.363.4663.
Website: http://rmhslc.org/index.php/get-involved
935 E. South Temple
SLC, UT
Volunteers are needed to:
-Adopt a meal--Purchase food and prepare meal for 40-50 people. (For details, click HERE)
-Provide items from their wish list (Click HERE)-just drop them off, no need to call!
-Perform housekeeping duties
-Provide cash donations
If interested, contact Lauren at 801.363.4663.
Website: http://rmhslc.org/index.php/get-involved
Kaysville Senior Center-Autumn Glow
Kaysville Senior Center-Autumn Glow
81 E. Center Street
Kaysville, UT 84037
Volunteers are needed to:
-Make greeting cards that will be dropped off with a Meals on Wheels meal. (A small card with a quote, inspirational thought or just a simple greeting, such as, "have a great day". Please drop all cards off at the Senior Center front desk.
For other service opportunities within the Senior Center, and application and background check must be completed. If interested in those opportunities, click HERE.
Contact Information:
Julie Parker
801.544.1235
81 E. Center Street
Kaysville, UT 84037
Volunteers are needed to:
-Make greeting cards that will be dropped off with a Meals on Wheels meal. (A small card with a quote, inspirational thought or just a simple greeting, such as, "have a great day". Please drop all cards off at the Senior Center front desk.
For other service opportunities within the Senior Center, and application and background check must be completed. If interested in those opportunities, click HERE.
Contact Information:
Julie Parker
801.544.1235
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Alpha Home Health & Hospice
Alpha Home Health & Hospice
920 Heritage Park Blvd., Ste. 100C
Layton, UT 84041
Volunteers needed to:
-Provide supportive contact to patients and families in many ways.
For more information, click HERE.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and complete an application, background check and TB test (provided). Volunteers must also have a current drivers license, auto insurance and transportation.
Volunteers are asked to commit to weekly or bi-monthly visits. A 1 year minimum of service is required.
Contact DeAnn Kelly (Volunteer Coordinator) at 801.309.7500 if you are interested in volunteering.
920 Heritage Park Blvd., Ste. 100C
Layton, UT 84041
Volunteers needed to:
-Provide supportive contact to patients and families in many ways.
For more information, click HERE.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and complete an application, background check and TB test (provided). Volunteers must also have a current drivers license, auto insurance and transportation.
Volunteers are asked to commit to weekly or bi-monthly visits. A 1 year minimum of service is required.
Contact DeAnn Kelly (Volunteer Coordinator) at 801.309.7500 if you are interested in volunteering.
Resume Coach for Impoverished Women
Resume Coach for Impoverished Women
Volunteers are needed to:
-Share their knowledge of resume writing with women in the People Helping People Successful Employment Program. Most clients are single moms.
Knowledge of resume writing is required. Guidance training is provided.
Contact Katie Stone (Volunteer Coordinator) at 801.355.5506 if you are interested in volunteering.
205 N. 400 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
American Diabetes Associations's Diabetes Expo 2014
American Diabetes Association's Diabetes Expo 2014
Volunteers are needed:
-At the the Diabetes Expo on Saturday, March 1, 2014 which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Volunteers are asked to stay for a minimum of 4 hours.) Service will be needed in all areas of the event: Registration, Admission, Translation (Spanish), Bookstore, Stage Assistant, Information Booth, Volunteer Check-in and Greeting.
Volunteers will receive lunch and an event t-shirts.
Minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a volunteering adult.
Contact Kimberly Johnson (Volunteer Coordinator) at 801.363.3024 ex 7075 if you would like to volunteer.
Volunteers are needed:
-At the the Diabetes Expo on Saturday, March 1, 2014 which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Volunteers are asked to stay for a minimum of 4 hours.) Service will be needed in all areas of the event: Registration, Admission, Translation (Spanish), Bookstore, Stage Assistant, Information Booth, Volunteer Check-in and Greeting.
Volunteers will receive lunch and an event t-shirts.
Minimum age is 18 unless accompanied by a volunteering adult.
Contact Kimberly Johnson (Volunteer Coordinator) at 801.363.3024 ex 7075 if you would like to volunteer.
Dr. Seuss Day! Reading With Students
Dr. Seuss Day! Reading with Students
Volunteers are needed:
-20 volunteers are needed at Granger Elementary in West Valley City to read to students on March 3, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
-Volunteers must be confident reading aloud to others.
If interested, contact:
Scott McLeod--Program Coordinator
801.856.3886
Volunteers are needed:
-20 volunteers are needed at Granger Elementary in West Valley City to read to students on March 3, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
-Volunteers must be confident reading aloud to others.
If interested, contact:
Scott McLeod--Program Coordinator
801.856.3886
United Way: Welcome Baby Volunteer
United Way: Welcome Baby Volunteer
Volunteers needed to:
-Visit new parents in our community. Volunteers deliver a free gift donated by the community, a "Keeping Your Baby Healthy" guide and additional community information.
A 6 month commitment is asked of volunteers. Volunteers are also asked to attend one training per quarter. Candidates should have experience working with children--mothers, grandmothers & couples. Students who have education in a related field are also considered.
Call United Way of Northern Utah to volunteer 801.399.5584
Volunteers needed to:
-Visit new parents in our community. Volunteers deliver a free gift donated by the community, a "Keeping Your Baby Healthy" guide and additional community information.
A 6 month commitment is asked of volunteers. Volunteers are also asked to attend one training per quarter. Candidates should have experience working with children--mothers, grandmothers & couples. Students who have education in a related field are also considered.
Call United Way of Northern Utah to volunteer 801.399.5584
Davis Hospital and Medical Center
Davis Hospital and Medical Center
Volunteers Needed to:
-Devote 4 hours per week to the hospital.
Volunteers will be placed according to skill/current needs and work in the following areas:
-Information Desk
-Surgery waiting room
-Patient Discharge
-Messenger Cart
-Nursing Floors
-Rehabilitation Unit
-Emergency Room
-Medical Records
-Education
-Book/Refreshment Cart Hostess
-Gift Shop
-Patient Escort
To volunteer, call 801.807.7003
Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older.
Website: Click HERE
Volunteers Needed to:
-Devote 4 hours per week to the hospital.
Volunteers will be placed according to skill/current needs and work in the following areas:
-Information Desk
-Surgery waiting room
-Patient Discharge
-Messenger Cart
-Nursing Floors
-Rehabilitation Unit
-Emergency Room
-Medical Records
-Education
-Book/Refreshment Cart Hostess
-Gift Shop
-Patient Escort
To volunteer, call 801.807.7003
Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older.
Website: Click HERE
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Safe Harbor Women's Shelter
Safe Harbor Women's Shelter
Volunteers are needed to:
-Collect new items for donation projects (Click HERE for to see the lists of items to be collected)
-Make/donate quilts of all sizes (particularly Twin size)
Bring all donation items to the Safe Harbor office (Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.).
All donations are tax-deductible.
Contact Information
801.444.3191
http://womensdvshelter.org
Volunteers are needed to:
-Collect new items for donation projects (Click HERE for to see the lists of items to be collected)
-Make/donate quilts of all sizes (particularly Twin size)
Bring all donation items to the Safe Harbor office (Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.).
All donations are tax-deductible.
Contact Information
801.444.3191
http://womensdvshelter.org
Davis County Children's Justice Center
Davis County Children's Justice Center
Volunteers are needed to:
-Raise money through fundraisers
-Clean windows
-Yard work
-Make a basket for their auction or provide a service that they can take bids on
Contact Information
98 S. 100 E.
Farmington, UT 84025
801.451.3560
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/cjc/volunteer_needs.cfm
Volunteers are needed to:
-Raise money through fundraisers
-Clean windows
-Yard work
-Make a basket for their auction or provide a service that they can take bids on
Contact Information
98 S. 100 E.
Farmington, UT 84025
801.451.3560
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/cjc/volunteer_needs.cfm
Davis County In-Home Services Bureau
Davis County In-Home Services Bureau
Volunteers are needed to:
-Home-deliver meals
-Become kitchen helpers
-Teach classes at senior activity centers
-Serve as a front desk host or hostess
-Be entertainers
-Conduct "Friendly Visitors" or "Telephone Reassurance" programs
-Provide transportation for errands or medical appointments
-Help with yard care or snow removal
Requirements
-Must be at least 18 years old
-Must be in good health, outgoing, and friendly
-Pass a background check
-Possess current drivers license/insurance OR state ID
-Fill out all applicable volunteer forms on website
Contact Person
Jessica Hardcastle
801.525.5071
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/health/family_health/inhome_services/volunteer_opportunities/default.cfm
Volunteers are needed to:
-Home-deliver meals
-Become kitchen helpers
-Teach classes at senior activity centers
-Serve as a front desk host or hostess
-Be entertainers
-Conduct "Friendly Visitors" or "Telephone Reassurance" programs
-Provide transportation for errands or medical appointments
-Help with yard care or snow removal
Requirements
-Must be at least 18 years old
-Must be in good health, outgoing, and friendly
-Pass a background check
-Possess current drivers license/insurance OR state ID
-Fill out all applicable volunteer forms on website
Contact Person
Jessica Hardcastle
801.525.5071
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/health/family_health/inhome_services/volunteer_opportunities/default.cfm
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