Davis County volunteers

To submit a request for volunteers, call 801-629-5220.

AARP Tax-Aide, the largest free tax-preparation service in the country, is looking for volunteer tax counselors to prepare basic income taxes at no charge for seniors and low- and moderate-income taxpayers from Feb. 1-April 15. This community service is provided at local senior centers or libraries. Basic tax knowledge and computer literacy is required, and Spanish speakers are needed. All study materials, training and support is provided. Call Bart Wherritt at 801-274-3058, or get information at taxmanutah@msn.com.

Abundant Life Social Services provides detailed assessments and evaluations as well as make recommendations based on current research in the social and behavioral sciences. Volunteers are needed to join the board of directors. For more information contact Darwin Crosland at 801-244-0084.

American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. Volunteers are needed to provide clients with transportation services, one-on-one discussions, and facilitate support groups. For more information, call Richard Montano at 801-483-1500 or e-mail him at richard.montano@cancer.org.

American Red Cross of Northern Utah provides assistance in times of disaster; courses in first aid, CPR, and water safety; a way to connect with family members overseas in the military; and utility assistance for the elderly and disabled. Volunteers are needed to assist with preparedness education and emergency supply efforts, promote and coordinate programs at health fairs, entering shelter information, and much more. For more information contact Judy Loper at 801-625-0859 or e-mail her at judy@redcross.org.

Antelope Island State Park is home to bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, many migratory birds, birds of prey, coyote, bobcat and rabbits and more. Volunteers are needed to work at the visitors center and the Fielding Garr Ranch to provide information to the visiting public; trail patrol volunteers monitor and maintain the parks trail system by running, hiking, biking or horseback riding along the various trails; and environmental education program volunteers to help teach school children. Call Clay Shelley at 801-649-5742 or e-mail at clayshelly@utah.gov. Or call Crystal Carpenter at 801-721-9569, or e-mail at crystalcarpenter@utah.gov.

Autumn Glow Senior Activity Center in Kaysville provides classes, trips, activities, social interaction, health and nutrition information, entertainment and one daily meal to any senior 60 or older who wants to participate. Volunteers are needed to assist with these daily activities. For more information, contact Jacki Challis at 801-544-1235 or e-mail her at jacki@co.davis.ut.us.

Applegate Hospice is seeking volunteers in Weber and Davis counties to provide companionship to patients a few hours per week and offer support to their loved ones. Volunteers must be 18 or older. A 12-hour training program will be provided. Call Marry Bybee at 800-871-0102 or 801-603-4792.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah matches low income single parent children (ages 6-12) with caring adult volunteer mentors. Volunteers will provide children and youth with individualized time and attention on a regular basis, typically two-four times a month, for two to three hours. For more information contact Steve Jones at steve.jones@bbbs.org or 801-313-0303, ext. 130; or Kalli Potter at ext. 138 or e-mail kalli.potter@bbbs.org.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis provides after-school and summer programs for kids ages 6-18. Volunteers are needed to assist program coordinators in teaching daily programs. The areas in need of help are character and leadership, education and career, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation. Contact Kandy Hammer at 801-627-2071, Ext.13, or kandyh@bgcweberdavis.org.

Catholic Community Services needs volunteers in the food bank and to assist clients at food distributions sites throughout the community. Volunteers are needed to pick up groceries, deliver food boxes and baby layettes, organize donation drives, maintain buildings and grounds, help in the office, provide professional services such as legal interpreters, transportation, painters, jamitorial services and instructors, and more. Call Kelly Farley at 801-394-5944 ext. 1056 or e-mail kfarley@ccsutah.org.

A Center for Grieving Children needs volunteers to help with support groups that help children who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to death, divorce or separation. Contact Barbara Norris at 801-476-1127 or e-mail her at barbara@familysummit.com.

Christmas Box House needs volunteers from Dec. 7-22, at the Ogden Christmas Box House, 950 E. 12th St., to help with the Giving Tree Project. We will sort and help case workers select Christmas gifts for children at risk in Weber and Davis counties. Please contact Linda Spencer at 801-866-0350 or linda@thechristmasboxhouse.org for further information.

Community Nursing Services Hospice has a variety of volunteer opportunities. Training provided. Volunteers needed to assist hospice patients in their homes who are at the end of their life. To find out how you can become a volunteer, call Sheri Harrell at 801-774-4960.

Cottages of Hope provides free income tax preparation through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance or the VITA Program for low to moderate income households. Volunteers for this program will be trained by IRS and Cottages of Hope. The volunteers needed will prepare basic tax returns or serve as a greeter or screener. Tax preparation will start the end of January and go through April 15th, with training beginning the first two weeks in January. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please call 801-393-4011 or send an e-mail to info@cottagesofhope.org.

Davis Conference Center needs to sit at the front desk, answer questions, and direct people where to go. For more information, call Scott Lunt at 801-416-8888.

Davis County Behavioral Health provides comprehensive, quality behavioral health services to individuals, family, and the community. They provide mental health and substance abuse services for adults, adolescents, and children. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of programs. Call Jill Swain at 801-447-8887.

Davis County Department of Senior Services needs volunteers to provide friendly visiting and telephone reassurance programs, transportation for errands and medical appointments, professional repair services that will donate time to do repairs for lower income seniors, translating services or bi-lingual volunteering, office work, delivery for Meals on Wheels, help at any county activity center, and one-time volunteer projects such as yard clean-ups. For information contact Jessica Hardcastle, coordinator for Davis County Health Department Senior Services at 801-451-3335 or e-mail her at jhardcastle@daviscountyutah.gov.

Davis County Head Start Program is looking for individuals, families or groups interested in sponsoring needy families for Christmas. We would like to match sponsors with families early in the season. If interested please call the Family Enrichment Center as soon as possible, and ask for Debra at 801-402-0704, or Joanne at 801-402-0751.

Davis County Volunteer Center and 211 is looking for volunteers to help with light office work as well as help answer the 211 lines. The volunteer center would like to grow corporate support and increase volunteer projects in the community.

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 e-mail Rebecca at rchase@iasishealthcare.com.

Davis Hospital and Medical Center in Layton needs volunteers to share their time, skills and compassion assisting hospital staff, patients and visitors. Junior volunteers (ages 15-17) can explore career paths while giving service and gaining work experience; a student GPA of 3.0 required. Senior volunteers ages 18+ are also needed. A commitment to work one four-hour shift per week for six months is all it takes. Contact Rebecca Chase at 801-807-7003 or e-mail her at rchase@iasishealthcare.com.

Davis Volunteer Medical Clinic needs volunteers for its clinic in Layton. The clinic operates two nights a week. The hours are 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Needed are professional personnel willing to donate their time. The clinic also needs receptionists and/or persons with a secretarial background.

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.

Family Connection Center is looking for volunteers to help out in the nursery. Call 801-773-0712.

Family Connection Center Food Bank, 875 E. Highway 193, Layton, has an ongoing need for food and assistance. Call 801-771-4642.