Spotlight
This week United Way of Northern Utah and Weber Housing Authority would like to feature United Way of Northern Utah's Kick-off Campaign as the spotlighted opportunity.
United Way is a unique organization. With a motto of "Live United," its aim is to strive for a nation that is truly and actively working together to improve each individual community as a whole. In doing such, United Way acts as a fundraiser and an advocate for nonprofit organizations that shape neighborhoods and cities. It approaches its mission with a belief that if you reach out a hand to one, you can influence the condition of all. United Way desires to improve education by cutting the number of high school dropouts in half; help people achieve financial stability and to get on the road to economic independence, and increase the number of youth and adults who are healthy.
When a donation is given to a United Way, it benefits the organization's partners: St. Anne's homeless shelter, the Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Catholic Community Services, Your Community Connection, Ogden Nature Center, and more.
Not only does United Way contribute funds and donations to these organizations, but it actively promotes their causes and help them to achieve their goals.
Sept. 1 marked the beginning of United Way's campaign season to raise money to support Ogden and Brigham City nonprofit organizations and better the community. Donations can be designated to specific organizations, if desired. To donate to United Way, and help give back to the community, contact Durrell Annis at 801-399-5584.
Another opportunity to help United Way's mission is to participate in the Day of Caring on Sept. 8. Volunteers are needed to help participate in several community-wide projects throughout the Ogden and Brigham areas. All of the projects help out local nonprofit organizations that are partnered with United Way. The projects include: weeding gardens at the Ogden Nature Center, helping to facilitate a yard sale for the McKay-Dee Hospital foundation, painting a children's room at the Family Support Center, and reading to children in an after school program for the YMCA. If you are interested in participating in the Day of Caring, contact Samantha MacBeth at vista@uwnu.org or 801-399-5584 ext. 115.
However, if you are seeking a more permanent volunteer position, United Way is also looking for public relations and communication volunteer interns to help write press releases and help with general PR related tasks. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Zebulon Williams at zwilliams@uwnu.org or 801-399-5584 ext. 102.
Individual opportunities
American Red Cross: Front desk receptionist, 4 hours weekly. First Aid and CPR instructor, flexible hours. For more information, contact Judy Loper at 801-625-8059.
Christmas Box House: Field trip sponsor, background check required. For more information, contact Anna Gibson at 801-627-2823.
Cottages of Hope: Computer lab assistant and greeter. Age requirement 18+. For more information, contact Kay Thompson at 801-393-4011.
Foster Grandparent Program: Are you 55 years of age or older? Come share your vast experience and skills. You can make a difference by tutoring children in local elementary schools and helping them succeed at a critical time in their lives. A monthly stipend and mileage reimbursement is available if you qualify. Contact the Foster Grandparent Program at 801-625-3865 or the RSVP Grandparent Program at 801-625-3777 for more information.
RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program): Come use your life experience in a variety of opportunities throughout the community. If you are 55 and older and want to make a difference in your community, become an RSVP volunteer. Contact Emily Oyler at 801-625-3777.
Salvation Army: Needs drivers to make deliveries. For more information, contact Charity Despain at 801-399-5046.
Senior Companion Program: Offers low income seniors 55 and older a non-taxable stipend for providing companionship and respite for caregivers and assisted transportation for other seniors. Contact Karyl Chase at 801-625-3828.
St. Anne's Center: Front desk receptionist, work 3-4 hour shifts regularly. For more information, contact Mari Valentine at 801-621-5036.
Telephone Reassurance: Isolated and frail seniors are contacted through a personal visit or a friendly telephone call for the benefit of company and a kind word of support from caring volunteers. Contact Emily Oyler at 801-625-3777.
Weber Housing Authority: Front desk receptionist needed. For more information, contact Landon Halverson at 801-399-8692.
Weber Pathways: Needs volunteers for youth program and Senior Strolls program. For more information, contact Jenn Trescott at 801-393-2304.
YCC: Distribution Center, assist store manager with sorting pricing and selling clothing. Cell phone drive. For more information, contact Julie Hurd at 801-689-1706.
Group opportunities
Box Elder Family Support Center: Yard and facility maintenance. For more information, contact Katy Bonds at 435-723-6010.
Catholic Community Services: Food bank needs help with food sorting and distribution. Needs help with food, hygiene and paper product drives. Needs help with baby product drives. For more information, contact Sarah Castillo at 801-394-5944.
Children's Aid Society of Utah: Yard maintenance. Also needs help stuffing backpacks for children in need for back to school. For more information, contact Kristy Barlow at 801-393-8671.
Christmas Box House: Facility maintenance. For more information, contact Anna Gibson at 801-627-2823.
Ogden city: Needs help weeding Municipal Gardens. Needs help keeping papers and posters off of semaphores. For more information, contact Jan Meikle at 801-629-8214.
St. Anne's Center: Needs help with hygiene product and cleaning supply drives. For more information, contact Mari Valentine at 801-621-5036.
New Hope Crisis Center: Needs help with maintenance of playground and property. For more information, contact Michael Scott at 435-723-5600.
Ogden Nature Center: Weeding and cleaning trails. Help install fencing. For more information, contact Mary McKinley at 801-621-7595.
Pregnancy Care Center: Needs help with general outdoor and indoor clean up of facility. Also needs help with a donation drive to collect new and lightly used baby clothing, cribs, changing tables, high chairs, etc. For more information, contact Tamara Leake at 801-621-5036.
Pregnancy Care Center: Needs help sorting baby clothing. For more information, contact Tamara Leake at 801-621-5036.
Special events
United Way of Northern Utah Day of Caring, Wednesday, Sept. 8
Gather together a team of volunteers to come out and volunteer for a nonprofit organization. Volunteer projects will vary, all ages and abilities are welcome. United Way will be giving out free "Live United" T-shirts. For more information, contact Samantha MacBeth at 801-399-5584 ext. 115.
Additional opportunities
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 call 801-476-1127.
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 Street. 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.
Hospice Care of Northern Utah, a holistic hospice program, invites you to volunteer with patients and families in North Davis, Weber, and Box Elder Counties. Training Provided. Please call 801-552-8270 or email HCNU@comcast.net if interested in assisting these families. Thank you.
Infinia of Ogden needs volunteer to play Uno with seniors from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays. Must work well with seniors and pass background check. Call Wendy Kennedy at 801-782-3740.
Intermountain Hospice works to facilitate meeting the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement needs of the terminally ill and their loved ones. Volunteers are needed to help end of life patients and their caregivers by providing companionship, respite care, listening, reading, and sharing hobbies and other talents. Assistance with clerical/office tasks and mailing is also needed. For more information call 801-399-1400. Reception, nursing units, gift shops, Emergency Room, Ronald McDonald Family Room, greeter guides, clerical or project oriented service. A minimum of one 4-hour shift per week is required. There are many benefits including exercise center, complimentary meals, and recognition gifts. Call us today at 801-479-2075, or online at www.ogdenregional.com.
Ogden Regional Medical Center is seeking volunteers to serve as receptionists in the Ronald McDonald Family Room, day surgery waiting room, Women's Wellness Information Desk, and the main lobby information desk. Volunteers must have the ability to walk long distances and posess quality customer service skills. Contact Sally at 801-479-2075 or visit the main lobby information desk for a volunteer packet.
Ogden School District ESL volunteers are 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.
Ogden's Union Station Museums and Gift Shop needs volunteers who are friendly and are willing to learn about the three different museums at the station, Utah State Railroad Museum, John M. Browning Firearms Museum, and the Browning-Kimball Classic Car Museum. Those interested in helping in the Gift Shop would need to be comfortable handling money and working with our cashiering program. Anyone volunteering would become a part of the Conductor's Association, a non-profit organization that plans parties and outings to encourage friendships with other volunteers. Call Frank Soderborg at 801-628-1584 or 801-393-9886 or e-mail frank@theunionstation.org for information.
Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership Head Start Program needs volunteers to read to children, work in classrooms or assist in other areas. 399-9281, ext. 361.
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