Family Connection: Sub for Santa helpers are needed on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Duties will be assiting receipients with the application. Two or three volunteers per shift. Family Connection is also looking for shopping help on Dec. 7-8. It is estimated that the shopping will take place between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Shopping volunteers will meet at the store and be issued lists of gifts to select. We will need eight to 10 volunteers each shopping day. Please call the Family Connection Center at 801-402-8395 or Susan at 801-775-9410 to volunteer.
Clearfield Community Church Day is each Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Community Garden. There is no need to call ahead. Show up with your family, friends and tools. The produce will be donated to the Fish and Loaves program. Call Susan at 801-775-9410.
Davis County Youth and Families with Promise is an early intervention/prevention mentoring program for at risk youth, ages 10 to 14. Volunteers are needed to spend an hour or two a week in activities with at risk youth in your area. For more information, contact Jan Hadley at 801-451-3414 or e-mail at YFPdavis@hotmail.com.
Davis Hospital and Medical Center in Layton needs talented and skilled volunteer pianists (minimum age 15) to play our Clavinova (Yamaha) piano located in our new lobby reception area. We ask for a six month commitment and volunteers to work one-2 hours shift per week. For additional information, contact Rebecca Chase at 801-807-7003 or rchase@iasishealthcare.com.
Davis/Weber Rocky Mountain Hospice needs volunteers to provide respite care, companionship, and assistance to terminally ill patients and their families. We provide volunteers with 12 hours of training. Background check required. For more information about becoming a volunteer contact Susan at 801-525-4803.
United Way of Northern Utah announces that the following organizations are asking for volunteers:
American Red Cross: Front desk receptionist, 4 hours weekly; community booth staffing, as events come up; first aid and CPR instructor, flexible hours. For more information, contact Judy Loper at 801-625-8059.
Arts in the Parks: activities held daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Kathryn MacKay at 801-626-6782.
Box Elder Family Support Center: Yard maintenance and facility maintenance. Also childcare (background check needed). For more information, contact Katy Bonds at 435-723-6010.
Brigham City Senior Center: Meals on Wheels needs drivers to deliver meals to seniors, starting at 11 a.m. Background check required. For more information, contact Rocheal Redford at 435-723-3303.
Children's Aid Society of Utah: Yard maintenance, volunteers to gather items to put in school backpacks and stuff the backpacks. For more information, contact Kristy Barlow at 801-393-8671.
Christmas Box House: Compilation of "Wish List" at thechristmasboxhouse.org; outdoor maintenance, including weeding, planting/maintaining gardens, raking and cleaning windows; field trip sponsor (background check required); fundraiser; and facility maintenance. For more information, contact Anna Gibson at 801-627-2823.
CJC Ride for Justice: Mailings, flyers, getting prizes, registering riders, putting together packets, etc. For more information, contact Shirley Jensen at 801-778-6263.
Cottages of Hope: Computer lab assistant and greeter, outreach, general cleanup of facility, and yard maintenance. For more information, contact Kay Thompson at 801-393-4011.
House of Hope/Serenity House: Painting, general cleanup of facility, chopping trees, landscaping. For more information, contact Jared Sanford at 801-392-5971 ext. 12.
Kostopolus Dream Foundation (Camp Kostopolus): Help kids with disabilities enjoy summer camp in Emigration Canyon, For more information, contact Jason Wessel at 801-582-0700.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah: Weeding the gardens, and other opportunities listed on the website, http://utah.wish.org. For more information, contact Christine McAtee at 801-262-9474.
McKay Dee Hospital: Setting up a new guest house. For more information, contact Noelee Shaw at 801-387-7179.
New Hope Crisis Center: Help with maintenance of playground and property. For more information, contact Michael Scott at 435-723-5600.
NU Catholic Community Services: Warehouse, food distribution, cleaning, ongoing; Food drives, hygiene and paper product drives; baby item drives; grocery rescue driver. For more information, contact Sarah Castillo at 801-394-5944 ext. 1053.
Oasis Community Garden: Gardening. For more information, contact April Boyer at 801-726-4019.
Ogden city: Clean up debris, weeds and papers; keep papers that are posted off the semaphores; keep trails free of debris, weeds and overhanging branches. For more information, contact Jan Meikle at 801-629-8214. To help weed the gardens, contact Dave Evans at 801-629-8214.
Ogden Nature Center: Install fencing, ongoing all summer for 50+ people. For more information, contact Mary McKinley at 801-621-7595.
OWCAP: Coloring, cutting, and pasting classroom folders for the upcoming year; orientation needed. For more information, call 801-399-9281 ext. 301.
Pregnancy Care Center: General cleanup of facility; parking lot cleanup; donation/drive to collect new and lightly used baby clothing sizes 0-2T and maternity clothing; garage saleing for items such as cribs, changing tables, high chairs, pack-n-plays; sort baby clothing. For more information, contact Tamara Leake at 801-621-9293.
Prevent Child Abuse: Assist with data entry into agency database. For more information, contact Gina Bell at 801-393-3366.
Salvation Army: Drivers to make deliveries. For more information, contact Charity Despain at 801-399-5046.
Science in the Parks: Activities held daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 801-626-7711.
St. Anne's Center: Front desk receptionist to work 3- to 4-hour shifts regularly; dorm supervisor to ensure a clean and safe environment is provided from 6-8 p.m.; groups for serving lunches and cleanup; professionals such as plumbers, electricians, handymen; drives for hygiene products, cleaning supplies, meat items, and more. For more information, contact Mari at 801-621-5036.
Treehouse Museum: Exhibit guides; read stories, interact and assist with families; assist with programs and special events. For more information, contact Gwen Skeen at 801-394-9663.
United Way of Northern Utah: Have a lemonade stand where all proceeds go to United Way. We have all the supplies here at the office, located at 2955 Harrison Blvd. #201, Ogden. For more information, contact Durrell Annis or Elyse Greiner at 801-399-5584 ext. 110.
Weber Housing Authority: Front desk receptionist. For more information, contact Landon Halverson at 801-399-8692.
Weber Pathways: Youth program and Senior Strolls program. For more information, contact Jenn Trescott at 801-393-2304.
YCC: Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Center, answer hotline and assist clients 4 hours weekly (background check required); Rape Recovery Program, provide crisis intervention 12-24 hrs/month (background check required); aftercare worker to help individuals move (background check required); Family Enrichment Center, assist with children's programs (background check required); Support Services, assist in public relations activities (background check required); front desk receptionist to answer phone, greet visitors 4 hours weekly; yard maintenance: mowing, weeding, etc.; Senior Life Care Program, provide services to seniors and disabled individuals; Distribution Center, assist store manager with sorting, pricing and selling clothing; cell phone drive. For more information, contact Julie Hurd at 801-689-1706.
Other volunteer opportunities in the community include:
Family Connection: Sub for Santa helpers are needed on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2 from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Duties will be assiting receipients with the application. Two or three volunteers per shift. Family Connection is also looking for shopping help on Dec. 7-8. It is estimated that the shopping will take place between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Shopping volunteers will meet at the store and be issued lists of gifts to select. We will need eight to 10 volunteers each shopping day. Please call the Family Connection Center at 801-402-8395 or Susan at 801-775-9410 to volunteer.
Clearfield Community Church Day is each Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Community Garden. There is no need to call ahead. Show up with your family, friends and tools and you are sure to find something to do. The produce will be donated to the Fish and Loaves program. Call Susan at 801-775-9410 for more information.
Access Homecare and Hospice is need of some caring people to volunteer a few hours a week. We have patients in need of companionship, reading, light duties, yard work and other miscellaneous duties. Call 801-475-7500.
Brookshire Child Placement Agency is looking for loving adults to volunteer time for fun activities and emotional support while children are in foster care. 801-334-6234.
CARE needs hospice volunteers throughout Ogden, Logan and the surrounding area, from administrative assistance to providing companionship to terminally ill patients. Weekend, evening and daytime hours available. Training provided. 877-344-8600.
Center for Grieving Children is looking for volunteers to help with our support groups, working with children and teens who have experienced death, divorce, or separation in their families. Come and gain a very rewarding experience. If interested please contact 801-476-1127.
Court Appointed Special Advocates serve abused and neglected children involved in the Juvenile Court system through no fault of their own. Volunteers are needed to serve as the eyes and ears of Office of the Guardian ad Litem and the court by gathering information about the child and the family, and most importantly, getting to know the child. For information, contact Alene Stringham at 801-444-4349.
Davis/Weber Rocky Mountain Hospice needs volunteers. Our volunteers provide respite care, companionship, and assistance to terminally ill patients and their families. We provide volunteers with 12 hours of training. Background check required. For more information about becoming a volunteer contact Susan at 801-525-4803.
Eccles Community Art Center is looking for responsible volunteers to work in our Carriage House Gift Shop Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Come donate a morning or afternoon of your time while you sit in the gallery rich in cultural heritage, art and atmosphere. Contact Liz at 801-392-6935.
ESL volunteers needed to support teachers in the classroom at Lewis School, 455 28th St. Hours needed: Monday 9 a.m.-noon; Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Call Linda Hoffman at 801-430-0641.
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