Volunteers

CLEARFIELD -- The city is looking for residents to help guide the city parks and recreation.

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.

FARMINGTON -- The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program beginning Jan. 23 will be available to Davis and Morgan residents who have a household or individual income of $50,000 or less a year.

The program will be offered at city hall, library, and university and college locations throughout Davis County from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and from noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Morgan County Library, 50 N. 100 West, Morgan.

OGDEN -- Dozens of warm-hearted volunteers arrived in 30-degree weather Tuesday night to tie blue ribbons for a community showing of mourning for slain Ogden Police Officer Jared Francom.

Volunteers tied large blue ribbons and placed them along today's funeral procession route from the Dee Events Center to the Ogden City Cemetery.

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.

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.

LAYTON -- Lisa Becraft knew firefighters take care of each other.

But that knowledge didn't prepare the woman, who is caring for her husband Mike Becraft, for the service of willing firefighters, who recently built a wheelchair ramp at her home.