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Rachel Denning, Dan Lynch and Brian Speckart browse the recently released 1940s census data at the Find My Past booth during the RootsTech conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City this week. (NICK SHORT/Standard-Examiner)

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Last updated Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 7:15am

SALT LAKE CITY -- Evidence of an explosion of interest and technology is the best way to describe the RootsTech genealogy conference, which runs through today at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.

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Last updated Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 6:04pm

To submit a request for volunteers, call 801-625-4258.

Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to help the homebound elderly. Work 20-40 hours per week, benefits included! Must be at least 60 years old and have own transportation. For information call Natalie at 801-625-3774.

Serenity House/BRIDGE Program needs interested individuals or groups to adopt a room to redecorate. Contact Pam Boydston at 801-394-0267.

Super Sunday Sing Along needs volunteers to drive members back and forth to center each Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. Also needs volunteers to make fliers and posters to educate community about what center does. Contact Penny Davis at 801-497-9313.

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WSU to host volunteer fair on Wednesday

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, January 16, 2012 - 10:43pm

OGDEN — Weber State University’s Community Involvement Center will host a volunteer fair from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Shepherd Union Atrium.

Representatives from more than 30 community agencies will be on hand to offer volunteer opportunities.

For information, call 801-626-7737. WSU is at 3848 Harrison Blvd.

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Last updated Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 3:06pm

To submit a request for volunteers, call 801-625-4258.

A Center for Grieving Children will hold volunteer training and workshops "Supporting Children in Grief" at 5:45-9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20; 5:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Monday, Jan. 23. Come and gain a very rewarding experience. If interested or have any questions please call 801-476-1127.

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Catholic Community Services volunteer Anna Sandoval (left) and LDS volunteer Devon Doney help to move boxes of beef stew in April 2010 at the LDS Cannery in Ogden. (Standard-Examiner file photo)

Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah efforts sustained by LDS faithful

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 6, 2012 - 5:34pm

OGDEN — “Shopping” for groceries at the Catholic Community Services Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank will be more pleasant for low-income clients after shelving is installed by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Officials recently announced approval from Smith’s Food and Drug Community Affairs to provide the shelving and a promise from members of the LDS Ogden, Utah, stake to provide the labor to install it.

“I told (CCS of Northern Utah Director Marcy Valdez) if there were any costs involved, we would love to pay for that,” said Scott Handy, chairman of the Ogden stake special projects committee. “We will go down and set up the shopping experience.”

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Last updated Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 12:51pm

To submit a request for volunteers, call (801) 625-4258.

Adopt a Park Program in Clinton needs volunteers. Available parks to adopt include Trailside park, 1000 W 1800 North; Heritage Park, 1000 W 1300 North; and the Civic Center grounds. Contact Zac Martinez for more information at 801-614-0873.

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.

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Dominic Kenuziora does the limbo with the help of employees from America First Credit Union at Lakeview Elementary School in Roy on Wednesday. The credit union has a partnership with the school, providing funding and volunteers. (MATTHEW ARDEN HATFIELD/Standard-Examiner)

Credit union employees invest in Roy students

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Last updated Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 11:49pm

ROY -- America First Credit Union has a partnership with Lakeview Elementary School in Roy, providing fundraising and volunteers.

On Wednesday at the school, students did the limbo with the help of employees from the credit union, and credit union employees gave students cookies at lunch.

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Last updated Thursday, December 29, 2011 - 12:44pm

To submit a request for volunteers, call (801) 625-4258.

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. Volunteers are needed. 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 Leslie Hicken at 801-627-0000 or e-mail her at leslieh@redcrossutah.org.

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Emily Oyler Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 2:18pm

OGDEN -- The United Way of Northern Utah and Weber Human Services would like to applaud the efforts of the community for making the annual turkey drive a success and encourage your giving to extend beyond Thanksgiving and into the holiday season.

Our spotlight this month is on the new food distribution system at the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank run by Catholic Community Services in Ogden. This Client Choice program allows people being served to actually choose exactly what their family needs from each category of food being offered. Moving to this new plan allows the client a more flexible, personal choice and creates less waste. In short, this gives people in need a more pleasant shopping experience.

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Davis volunteers help with wind cleanup

JaNae Francis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, December 5, 2011 - 6:15am

A huge effort that spanned from the tiniest hands delivering hot chocolate to men driving National Guard dump trucks and backhoes changed the face of debris-filled neighborhoods Sunday.

Fearing another wind storm that could create more damage with debris from Thursday's storm, a massive response involving thousands of volunteers to haul away uprooted trees and broken yard furniture sprang up early Sunday morning.

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Last updated Wednesday, November 23, 2011 - 3:11pm

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.

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Founders Day in Plain City needs volunteers

Terrie Stephenson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, November 21, 2011 - 10:59pm

PLAIN CITY — Volunteers are needed for Founders Day. Those who are interested can call 801-731-4908, said Councilwoman LaFray Kelley.

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Last updated Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 3:09pm

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

The Senior Companion Program needs volunteers to help the homebound elderly. Work 20-40 hours per week, benefits included. Must be at least 60 years old and have own transportation. For information call Natalie at 801-625-3774.

Serenity House/BRIDGE Program needs interested individuals or groups to adopt a room to redecorate. Contact Pam Boydston at 801-394-0267.

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Last updated Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 3:49pm

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.

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Last updated Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 1:05pm

To submit a request for volunteers, call 801-625-4258.

Habitat for Humanity of Weber and Davis counties is looking for individuals to serve as 04/13/2009: vice president, PR/communications chairperson, faith relations chairperson, fundraising chairperson and grant writer. Contact Carolyn at 801-475-9821.

Habitat for Humanity of Weber and Davis Counties, a 100 percent volunteer organization that partners with low- and moderate-income families to help them build and buy their own homes, is seeking volunteers to help with the construction process on a home in Ogden. Work parties generally take place on Saturdays and additional days as needed. The Weber/Davis Habitat office is at 2261 Adams Ave., Ogden (YCC building, Room 208B.) Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1-7 p.m. For information, call 801-475-9821, e-mail info@weberdavishabitat.org or visit Web site at WeberDavisHabitat.org.

Harmony Home Health and Hospice provides home health care as well as hospice services to all who are in need. Volunteers are needed to aid patients through life's final journey and bring dignity to their days. For more information, call Sue Peterson at 776-9386.

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