Volunteers

The United Way of Northern Utah and Weber Human Services Volunteer Center would like to highlight United Way Turkey Drive.

As the holidays approach, all the agencies in Northern Utah are looking ahead to see what will be needed to make this a joyous season. The United Way Turkey Drive is scheduled to run from Nov. 12-19. Over 1,000 turkeys and/or small hams are needed to fill holiday baskets at the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank.

Dropoff locations are the food bank at 2504 F Avenue, the Standard-Examiner, 332 Standard Way (in Business Depot Ogden) during office hours or at United Way of Northern Utah, 2955 Harrison Blvd., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day but Sunday.

Individual opportunities

The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers to assist with registration for the Toys for Tots program. This application/screening process is planned for Nov. 9-19 at the chapel at 2615 Grant Ave., Ogden. They will also need warehouse help after their drive is over and volunteers for distribution on Dec. 21 and 23.

The Salvation Army also is still recruiting bell ringers for their annual kettle drive. Call volunteer coordinator Homer Purdy at 801-621-3580 or homer.purdy@usw.salvationarmy.org for more information.

Weber Human Services is still searching for age 55+ tutors to serve in elementary schools in Ogden City and Weber, Box Elder and Morgan counties. Please contact Emily Oyler, director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, at 801-625-3777 or emilyo@weberhs.org

The Girl Scouts of Utah are looking for troop leaders or co-leaders to work with groups of young girls teaching them life skills. Contact Vicky Gooding at 801-716-5114 or vgooding@gsutah.org. The GSU also is looking for volunteers for their program committee to plan the USA 100th Anniversary Yearlong Celebration. This is a short term commitment with meetings in Salt Lake City the last Tuesday of each month. Contact Lucy Smith at 801-716-5132 or lsmith@gsutah.org.

Volunteers also are needed to assist customers in the Girl Scout shop in Riverdale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Kim Rupert at 801-716-5142 or krupert@gsutah.org.

Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah needs holiday help in the food warehouse for all of November and December, help collecting food items (holiday food as well as regular food drive items with a stable shelf life) , and needs a driver to help with senior site deliveries one time per month. Contact Karina Martin at 801-394-5944 ext. 1056 if you can help.

RSVP needs seniors 55 and over to become trainers for a bone strengthening and fall prevention class. It will be free for seniors and taught in Senior Centers. The class is called "lift.turn.live." and is a great way to become healthier and live a happier longer life. For a job description and to learn more about the program, call Emily Oyler at 801-625-3777.

Senior Companions needs seniors 55 and over who would like to volunteer as a Senior Companion and meet the following criteria: Single household income below $1,815 per month, in good health and clear a criminal background check. For more information contact Karyl Chase at 801-625-3828.

Special events

The Christmas Box House is launching the Giving Tree Project where wish ornaments are labeled with a specific child's gift wish. Paper ornaments can be found at the Christmas Box House. General donations of new clothes and toys for children and teens, gift cards and cash are also appreciated. Contact Jed Platt at 801-866-0350 or jed@thechristmasboxhouse.org

The food bank has announced its distribution hours for Thanksgiving food baskets, which are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17, and from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 18 and 21. Sign up to volunteer as an individual or a group by contacting Karina Martin at 801-428-1296 or volunteerccsnu@ccsutah.org.

Catholic Community Services needs groups, businesses and other organizations to hold donation drives for non-perishable food items and holiday foods in the upcoming months.

Ogden Regional Hospital and the Newman Center of Weber State University are hosting their annual Thanksgiving Charity Run/Walk on Nov. 25. Registration is at 8:15 a.m. with the 5-mile run/2-mile walk scheduled to start at 9:15 a.m. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items or donations as their entry fee. All proceeds will go to the Ogden Rescue Mission, Catholic Community Services, Salvation Army and St. Anne's Shelter. Contact Holly at 801-624-9911 for more information.