Volunteer opportunities available at local organizations
Isaac Hale, Daily Herald file photo
Christie Denison sanitizes a blood pressure cuff after a community member donated blood at the American Red Cross Donation Center in Orem on Thursday, May 14, 2020.If you are interested in volunteering and do not see what interests you, please call us as we have many more opportunities available that may interest you and best utilize your skills. If your organization is in need of volunteers, please give us a call at 801-625-3777 or 801-778-6897.
Perfect opportunity for retired people, students (16 and up), or anyone who has a few hours to spare! The American Red Cross of Northern Utah needs volunteers to check people in at local blood drives and at the fixed site in Layton. It is an easy role; you check in donors, make sure they have completed their health history form, show them where the snacks are, and thank them for their donation. You can even read, knit, or study during your down time. They are looking for volunteers 1-2 days per week at a blood drive. Blood Donor Ambassadors needed to volunteer at blood drives and help to check in the blood donors for their appointments. Disaster Volunteers needed to 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.
Brigham City Meals on Wheels is looking for drivers to deliver meals to clients Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Also looking for back up volunteers to lead exercise classes.
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.
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.
Catholic Community Services is looking for volunteers to help stock the pantry and help clients Monday-Friday mornings from 8-12 and occasional Saturdays from 8-12. They are also looking for someone to fill in for case management from 9-11 a.m., no set schedule. They will train to fill position.
Farr West Senior Center is looking for various teachers to join their community. Are you interested in teaching crochet or knitting? Ceramics or painting? What about an art teacher? For more details if interested call us (801) 782-3497.
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 literacy tutors to elementary school children who have fallen behind their class. Volunteers are placed at a school close to home and can serve between 2-40 hours per week. Monthly stipend and mileage reimbursements are available to those who qualify.
Give Me A chance, a little-known oasis in the heart of downtown Ogden, provides support to women and children so they can become self-reliant. We need volunteers to assist in maintaining our beautiful Guadalupe Garden as well as assisting in a variety of training classes, after school programs and a summer camp. Center is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. -4 p.m.
Hill Aerospace Museum is looking for volunteers Tuesday – Saturday for 4-hour shifts
Do you know sign language? Fluent in other languages? Hill Aerospace Museum is looking for individuals who can be on call for groups and individuals who need this service while attending the museum.
Hill Airforce Base Retiree Office is looking for volunteers in their office M-F. 10-2. Must have base access and either be a retired military member or retired military spouse. They will train but looking for basic knowledge of military processes, buildings and office skills (answering phone calls and walk in traffic). They need volunteers for event activities and possibly social media experience. Stay connected with your military brothers and sisters by volunteering.
Morgan Senior Center needs volunteers to help answer phone calls.
Northview Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to help teach wire wrapping, lapidary, stained glass & nutrition classes
Ogden Valley Nutrition needs help with serving lunches to seniors for 2 hours on Wednesdays from 11:15-1:15
Onstage Ogden is looking for volunteers to help usher at concerts, staff information & kids craft booths at summer festivals & markets, and setup for our golf tournament. Shifts last 3-5 hours and most work is outside under a tent, sitting down.
Peery’s Egyptian Theater is looking for Usher volunteers.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for looking for individuals 55 years of age or older to volunteer in local non-profit organizations such as; food banks, shelters, senior centers, wildlife centers, historical museums, schools and more.
Salvation Army Receptionist needed at the Ogden office. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday – Friday. Answer telephones and greet guests, process mail, assist staff in meetings and trainings.
Looking to put a little extra money in your pocket? The 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. On SSDI, do not worry, the stipend does not affect your benefits! Volunteering 15 hours a week could bring you $250 or more a month!
Senior Medicare Patrol in Weber and Morgan County is looking for volunteers. Help prevent Medicare fraud and abuse, and educate seniors about Medicare. You can help with distributing information, staffing exhibits, or one-on-one Medicare counseling. Training is provided and required. No minimum or maximum hour requirements.
Washington Terrace Senior Center is looking for someone to teach Tai Chi, no specific schedule. Also looking for someone to help during lunch time with serving meals and checking in guests.
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. No experience necessary.
Weber Human Services Area of Aging is looking for a volunteer on Mondays to help with various duties in the department. Volunteer would be helping other staff with miscellaneous things, answering phone calls and walk in customers. 3 hours or more desired.
Weber County Sport Shooting Complex is looking for volunteers! Come and be a Range Safety Officer or Cashier! Volunteer 8 hours a month and shoot for free! Earn Incentive Gifts as you Volunteer. Training Class provided every Third Saturday of the month.
Weber County Animal Shelter needs volunteers over the age of 18. The main need is to walk the dogs. Volunteer needs to be able to walk for 10-15 minutes per dog. Volunteers needed Monday- Friday 1 pm- 530 pm. They are also looking for help with organizing donations, cleaning, and washing & folding laundry.
Weber Morgan County Ombudsman are looking for volunteers to be a voice and advocate for residents in Weber and Morgan County nursing home and assisted living facilities. You can improve the quality of residents, advocate for rights, help residents navigate a discharge or eviction, and more. This is a good way to increase your knowledge about nursing home regulations and increase your problem-solving skills. There is required training and continuing education. We like an hour commitment a week, but can accommodate special situations.
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.


