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Volunteer opportunities available at local organizations

By Weber Human Services - Special to the Standard-Examiner | Sep 24, 2022

Photo supplied, United Way of Northern Utah

In this photo from August 2016, United Way of Northern Utah volunteers work at an event called Pack the Bus.

Weber Human Services is looking for people who can help Northern Utah nonprofits. For more information on volunteer opportunities or to post an opportunity for your organization, call 801-625-3777 or 801-778-6897.

If you are interested in volunteering and do not see what interests you please call us as we have many more opportunities available and will help you find what interests you and best uses your skills. If your organization is in need of volunteers, please give us a call.

  • Senior Companion Program is looking for individuals 55 and older who are living on moderate to low income to serve as companions and friends to homebound individuals in the community. Mileage, training and a small monthly stipend are available.
  • The Foster Grandparent Program and RSVP Grandparent Programs in Weber, Davis, Morgan and Box Elder counties are looking for individuals 55 years of age or older to volunteer as reading tutors to elementary school children who have fallen behind their class. Volunteers are placed at a school close to home and can serve between two to 20 hours per week. Monthly stipend and mileage reimbursements are available to those who qualify.
  • United Way of Northern Utah is looking for volunteers to help with the Learn with Playgroup program. Volunteers will assist or lead parent and child activities in their local neighborhoods. Fluency in Spanish is a bonus but not a necessity. A commitment of two hours per week for six months is needed. Visit https://uwnu.org/get-involved/volunteer/learn-with-playgroup.html, call Rebekah Anderson at 801-399-5584 or email randerson@uwnu.org to learn more.
  • Inspiration Home Health and Hospice is looking for volunteers to be companions with hospice patients. Contact Tandalaya at 801-281-1314.
  • The Hill AFB Thrift Shop is seeking volunteers for various positions in the shop who are willing to help on either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Please stop by and inquire within if you are interested in any of the Thrift Shop opportunities or contact the shop with any questions. Phone: 801-825-1026; email: hillthriftshop@qwestoffice.net.
  • The Friends of the Bear River Refuge has volunteer opportunities in the Avocet Corner Bookstore on the refuge helping in the store, assisting visitors and supporting projects on the refuge. Flexible schedule available. Hours: 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Contact Andi at 435-734-6443 or andi4fobrr@gmail.com.
  • AARP is looking for safe driver instructors. Volunteer to teach classroom courses in area locations such as community centers, hospitals and libraries.
  • The Weber County Library Adult ESL Program is in need of bilingual volunteers once a week from 6:30-8 p.m. starting in September. Training and materials provided.
  • Catholic Community Services has volunteering opportunities in the food pantry: setting up, distributing groceries to clients, stocking shelves, cleaning up and assisting with other daily projects, Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and in the warehouse: sorting donations, bagging produce and other food items, Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Volunteer truck driver needed for Habitat for Humanity of Weber & Davis Counties. Volunteer to pick up furniture or other items. Two to three hours two to three days per week, particularly Friday and Saturday, to pick up items from yard sales. Must be able to drive 12-foot box truck and have current Utah driver’s license. Contact Wendy at 814-470-1278 or wendy@habitatwd.org for details.
  • Do you know how to use sign language? Hill Aerospace Museum is looking for someone to be on call for tours or groups who need this service.
  • United Way of Northern Utah is looking for volunteers who love children to help with AEIOU tutors and mentors to work with students in schools one-on-one. Fluency in Spanish is a bonus but not a necessity. A commitment of one hour per week for 30 weeks during the school year is needed. Visit https://uwnu.org/get-involved/volunteer/reading-tutor.html, call Lisa Symanski at 801-399-5584 or email lsymanski@uwnu.org to learn more.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Weber & Davis Counties seeks volunteers to help with the exterior home preservation program. This program offers outside painting, yard cleanup and minor repair services to low-income homeowners. Volunteers are needed to qualify applicants and secure labor and supplies for the program. Contact Wendy at 814-470-1278 or wendy@habitatwd.org for details.
  • YCC is looking for volunteers to do yard work around their facility. Hours may vary. Contact Sandy at 801-689-1730.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters are looking for volunteers. For more details, visit their site at bbbsu.org, click on Be a Big, then on drop down click on Get Started. You will need to read and complete each step.
  • Roads to Independence is looking for volunteer receptionist/clerical help. Need to fill 20-30 hours per week. Duties include answering phones, filing and assisting the office manager.
  • A Center for Grieving Children is in need of volunteers. We are a nonprofit organization that works with children, teens and their families who are experiencing loss because of death, divorce or separation. We train all new volunteers. Volunteers needed to work in the office, make lessons for children, and clean. Please contact us for more information at 801-476-1127 or www.familysummit.org.
  • Are you feeling lonely and 55 years or older? Would you like someone to call you weekly to visit with you? If you would be interested in having someone call you, then contact us.
  • United Way of Northern Utah is looking for volunteers for the Welcome Baby program as a home visitor volunteer who makes monthly visits to teach parents about their baby’s developmental milestones. Fluency in Spanish is a bonus but not a necessity. We ask for a commitment of two hours per month for 6 months. Visit https://uwnu.org/get-involved/volunteer/support-new-parents.html, call Hannah Kenny at 801-399-5584 or email welcomebaby@uwnu.org to learn more.
  • The Ogden Nature Center, a 152-acre nonprofit nature preserve, is always looking for volunteers to help with various projects and events. Our current needs include groundskeeping such as raking leaves, snow removal and trail pruning. Please contact volunteer@ogdennaturecenter.org or visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org for more info.
  • Seager Memorial Clinic is in need of volunteer providers, pharmacists and pharm techs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3-6 p.m. Over 170 volunteers help us provide easy-access, non-judgmental, free charitable medical, dental and mental health care to the underserved. We are located in the basement of the Ogden Rescue Mission, 2775 Wall Ave. in Ogden. Contact April, volunteer coordinator, at april@seagerclinic.org or 801-706-1398 to get involved! To learn more about our free clinic, visit www.seagerclinic.org.
  • Hill Air Force Base Retiree’s Activities Office (RAO) is looking for retired military or spouses of retired military to volunteer in their office. Must be able to get on/off base and work with veterans who call or walk into office. Hours needed: Monday-Friday, usually three-hour shifts, 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m. Contact John Maginnis at 801-721-1625.
  • Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for individuals 55 years of age or older to volunteer in local nonprofit organizations such as food banks, shelters, housing complexes, senior centers, wildlife centers, historical museums, schools and more. Mileage reimbursement allowed.
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) give a child a voice and change their story. Must be over 21 and able to pass a background check. For more information of how to volunteer, visit utahcasa.org.
  • Weber County Archery Park is looking for volunteers to help with checking in, signing up for memberships, issuing rental equipment and assisting where needed. Call for days and hours information. No experience necessary.
  • The Weber County Sport Shooting Complex is looking for volunteers for the following positions: Range safety office and range reception/cashier. Volunteers need not be certified but must have a basic knowledge of firearms, firearm safety and must take a four-hour class. Individuals must pass a background check and volunteer a minimum of eight hours per month. Training to be provided.
  • Washington Terrace Senior Center is in need of someone to sit at the front desk to check people in for lunch and collect money Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They are also in need of an experienced ceramic teacher on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.
  • The American Red Cross is in need of volunteers in your area! We have many positions available, but two of our most needed are blood donor ambassadors and disaster volunteers! Blood donor ambassadors volunteer at blood drives and help to check in the blood donors for their appointments. Disaster volunteers can be boots on the ground in person and respond to disasters big and small or help us in a virtual capacity by being a duty officer or a Recovery Team member. You can apply for these positions or explore others at www.redcross.org/volunteer or email Julie.schwartz@redcross.org with your questions.
  • The Circles program through OWCAP is looking for community members to volunteer as allies and help community members break the circle of poverty. Allies are community members who want to be in a supportive, befriending relationship with an individual or family enrolled in the Circles program. Volunteers will need to attend a weekly evening meeting and be paired with participants to provide support. Volunteers are using Zoom at this time.
  • Davis County area is in need of Meals on Wheels volunteers — drivers and runners. Monday through Friday, hours may vary based on route; routes are about two hours, 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Jennifer Chaffe at 801-525-5052 or email jchaffee@co.davis.ut.us.

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