UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
GIVE A SMILE, GET A SMILE- Operation Smile Student Association
You should all stop by this Saturday morning, Sept 28, 2013 to help support Operation Smile Student Association before heading off to the VASA moon festival!
If you have any questions or want to volunteer just comment below!
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WeCAN COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM is looking for Mentors
Every college student has a story and the potential to change lives. become a mentor with the WeCAN college access program and help support and inspire the college and career dreams of underserved students from Glendale and Granite Park. excellent service opportunity and a chance to make a real difference. contact Jake Fitisemanu, jjfitisemanu@gmail.com for more info
Mana Academy- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Anyone interested in tutoring Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Reading, and Writing to kids? Then this is for you! Mana Academy Charter School are looking for tutors during our after-school program hours on Monday - Thursday, between the hours of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you are interested, please submit an email to
volunteer@themanaacademy.org or call 801-972-MANA (6262) during school hours, M-F 8 a.m. to 6.pm (look at flyer for more information)
volunteer@themanaacademy.org or call 801-972-MANA (6262) during school hours, M-F 8 a.m. to 6.pm (look at flyer for more information)
Volunteer at the Living Planet Aquarium!
Do you love Utah, the Amazon Rainforest, and the ocean? Are you interested in teaching others about these remarkable environments, and the animals that live within them? Are you interested in building a better tomorrow, today? If this sounds like you, this is your opportunity to become a vital element of our exciting aquarium atmosphere by volunteering at the Living Planet Aquarium!
To learn more about a variety of volunteer opportunities click on the links below.
To learn more about a variety of volunteer opportunities click on the links below.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk
October 12: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night Walk funds lifesaving research and support for people battling cancer. Join us at Utah’s Light The Night Walk to make adifference in the fight against cancer. Funds raised support LLS’s efforts to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and provide education and services for patients and their families. Volunteer needed. Contact David Mann (801-281-6618) for more info.
St. Martin's Lantern Parade
December 5: Volunteers needed for the St. Martin's Lantern Parade. Help needed guiding elementary school students in the parade. For more information, please contact Kathy Peterson.
PAST VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
North American Conference
September 22-24: Volunteers needed for the North American conference for the International Association for Public Participation. For more information, please contact Angela Richey.
Family Engagement Group – Back to School Meeting
August 13, 2013 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Neighborhood House (1050 W 500 S) Child care providers needed. While their parents are learning about our Back to School plans, the children will need someone to play with. This is your chance to play games, color and draw with our young students. Volunteers will be provided with dinner. Contact Bret Ragan (801-363-4589) for more information.
Peace Corps
The type of work a Volunteer does is ultimately determined by the needs of a host country and the potential of a Volunteer to contribute to those needs and to the Peace Corps' mission. There are a wide variety of Volunteer positions to fill throughout the world; however, nearly all Volunteers fall under one of the following general categories.
Build your career with the Peace Corps. Submit your application by August 30 to be overseas late spring 2014.
Click here for information!
Build your career with the Peace Corps. Submit your application by August 30 to be overseas late spring 2014.
Click here for information!
Legacy of Lowell Day of Service
Saturday, September 7, from 8 am-12:30 pm at Glendale Middle School
Legacy of Lowell serves as the kick-off to the U’s Homecoming Week. More than 1,000 volunteers from the community will participate in more than 20 various service projects in Salt Lake City. Service projects encompass all aspects of community engagement, including creating dental hygiene kits, helping with ecological restoration and making quilts for refugees. Registration and details online at www.bennioncenter.org
Legacy of Lowell serves as the kick-off to the U’s Homecoming Week. More than 1,000 volunteers from the community will participate in more than 20 various service projects in Salt Lake City. Service projects encompass all aspects of community engagement, including creating dental hygiene kits, helping with ecological restoration and making quilts for refugees. Registration and details online at www.bennioncenter.org
Oktoberfest celebration
September 21: Grace Lutheran Church and School at 1815 E 9800 S in Sandy, Utah will be hosting an Oktoberfest celebration September 21, 2013 from 11am-9pm. The event will include 50+ vendors from the community, a Bier Brauen home brewing competition, carnival rides for the kids, and German festivities including a live band and German-inspired dinner. The money raised from this Oktoberfest outreach to the community will go towards fundraising efforts of the school including new curriculum, technology, after school care, and starting an Early Childhood Program. Volunteers needed to help with all aspects. Contact Tami Johnson with further questions at Johnson.tami@gmail.com or (801) 232-9278.
Friends and Family Night for Transfer Students
The Diverse Transfer Student Program is hosting a Friends and Family Night for Transfer Students on Friday, the 23rd of August. It will be in the Union, 1st floor in the bowling alley and pool area from 5-9pm. Volunteers are needed to run a carnival game booth. You are also encouraged to promote your student organization to these new transfer students who will be starting Fall 2013. Please email Rose if you are interested in volunteering. Her email address is: rose.yazzie@utah.edu
The Children's Tumor Foundation Utah Chapter
August 24: The Children's Tumor Foundation Utah Chapter is seeking volunteers to help with the 3rd Annual NF Walk on Saturday, August 24th at Sugar House Park from 7 to 10:30 am. Volunteers will assist with setup, building activity kits for kids, and cleanup. Contact Kelly Carpenter for more information.
The Big Cottonwood Marathon and Half
September 14: Want to help our runners GO BIG?! The Big Cottonwood Marathon & Half is looking for some volunteers to help out on race day. All volunteers will be given a very nice 1/4 zip long sleeve race shirt and have a great opportunity to have fun while helping inspire others to GO BIG! Check it out at http://bigcottonwoodmarathon.com/volunteer, and get signed up to help everyone GO BIG on 9.14.13!
The American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk & Run to Stop Diabetes
September 7: The American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk & Run to Stop Diabetes raises funds to support the American Diabetes Association’s efforts to find a cure for this deadly disease, in addition to supporting diabetes education and advocacy for both adults and children. Many volunteers needed for all aspects of the event, including event set up on September 6th or 7th, registration, greeting, parking, route safety, rest stops, food service and event clean up. Step Out will be held at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, September 7th . Snacks and a volunteer event t-shirt will be provided. Help is needed from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To volunteer or get more information, contact Ashlee (801-363-3024 x7069).
Bend-in-the-River Service
41st Annual University of Utah Pow Wow
When: April 13th, 2013
Where: Ray Olpin Union Building (200 S. Central Campus Drive, SLC, UT 84112)
To sign up, please click HERE.
Where: Ray Olpin Union Building (200 S. Central Campus Drive, SLC, UT 84112)
To sign up, please click HERE.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
When: Saturday, January 19, 2013
8:30AM-12PM
Where: Meet at the Bennion Center (first floor of the A. Ray Olpin Union Building)
This day includes diverse projects with community organizations working in social justice issues. Projects will include:
8:30AM-12PM
Where: Meet at the Bennion Center (first floor of the A. Ray Olpin Union Building)
This day includes diverse projects with community organizations working in social justice issues. Projects will include:
- First Step House: Deep cleaning of the facilites.
- Utah AIDS Foundation: A mailing project, putting together safe sex kits, and cleaning the facilities.
- Hartland Partnership Center: Moving materials into a new building and setting up the youth center with the youth leadership committee.
- Maliheh Free Clinic: Minor repairs and painting projects.
- YWCA: Cleaning the facilities.
- KUED: Helping with the annual Super Reader Party. Registration, handing out materials, and passing out snacks. Great project for kids.
Bennion Center Volunteer Retreat
When: Friday, February 1, 2013 - Saturday, February 2, 2013
Contact: Lacey Holmes
Location: Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge
Parking:Please RSVP and follow parking instructions with that information.
All students are welcome to join other volunteers at our annual retreat. Participants will learn about civic engagement, create a community, and make new friends.
Please RSVP at this LINK. Information will be available online.
Contact: Lacey Holmes
Location: Wasatch Mountain Club Lodge
Parking:Please RSVP and follow parking instructions with that information.
All students are welcome to join other volunteers at our annual retreat. Participants will learn about civic engagement, create a community, and make new friends.
Please RSVP at this LINK. Information will be available online.
