The Arthritis Foundation Utah/Idaho Chapter focuses on improving lives through leadership in the prevention control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Volunteers are needed to assist in all areas. For more information call 801-536-0900.
The Road Home works to help people step out of homelessness and back into the community. Volunteers are needed to play with children while their parents are in a family team meeting with their case manager. The playroom is open 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Also, from 1-4 p.m every Thursday each month, volunteers are needed to help clients move from the shelter into housing. For information, contact Jennifer Paulsen at 801-359-4142 or e-mail her jpaulsen@theroadhome.org.
United Way of Davis County needs volunteers to help on the fund distribution, marketing and campaign committees. Volunteer needed to assist the marketing and resource development directors with campaign presentations and related needs. Also looking for volunteers for general office duties. Call Darice Aslett at 801-497-9555.
Utah Council of the Blind needs volunteers to read and drive for blind adults in the Davis County area. Contact Leslie Gertsch at 801-292-1156 or e-mail her at lgertsch@comcast.net.
Utah Foster Care Foundation needs individuals who are interested in volunteering for help with in-office work, event help, and holiday activity help. Contact Mindy Lundgreen at 801-392-1114 or e-mail her at Mindy.Lundgreen@utahfostercare.org.
Utah Hospice Specialists' mission is to maximize each patient's quality of life by delivering the highest quality services with compassion and respect. We are focused on maintaining dignity, increasing the quality of life, and providing comfort, including pain and symptom control. Volunteers are needed to visit patients in their homes, nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. For more information, contact Tracy Ruiz at 801-293-8700 or e-mail her at truiz@hospicespecialists.com.
Vista Care Hospice has an ongoing need for volunteers. Volunteers are key members of the hospice team that helps patients with companionship, support and caregiver relief. Serves from North Ogden to Bountiful. A 12-hour training is provided. Call 801-475-5300.
Your Community Connection promotes a safe and stable environment for families. It offers needed assistance through the domestic violence victim assistance center, homeless and housing assistance center and family enrichment center. Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of areas. For more information, contact YCC at 801-394-9456.
Youth of Promise is a service organization of young people age 14-18. They work closely with other Davis County service organizations to provide service and help improve the community. Volunteers are needed to help with fundraising for the Memorial Monument being built at the Utah State University Botanical Center in Kaysville. Donations are also needed for this project. For more information contact Margaret Wahlstrom at 544-0747 or e-mail her at margiewahlstrom@yahoo.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 Jane Reynolds at 801-493-4708 or e-mail jane.reynolds@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.
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.
Court-appointed special advocate serves abused and neglected children that are involved in the Juvenile Court system through no fault of their own. Volunteers 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, call Alene Stringham at 801-444-4349 or e-mail her at alenes@e-mail.utcourts.gov.
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.
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