Needs From: United Way of Utah County

United Way Payson Community Center is seeking a passionate volunteer to lead a Kids Ballet Folklórico class. This volunteer-led class introduces children to Mexican culture through traditional folk dance, music, and movement in a fun, supportive environment.

The volunteer will guide children through basic steps, simple choreography, and cultural traditions while helping them build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance.

Time Commitment:
• 1 hour per week
• Flexible scheduling

Responsibilities:
• Lead a weekly Ballet Folklórico class for children
• Teach basic dance steps and simple routines
• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive space
• Share cultural traditions through music and movement

Qualifications:
• Experience with Ballet Folklórico or Mexican folk dance preferred
• Enjoy working with children
• Patient, energetic, and reliable
• Teaching experience helpful but not required

Location: United Way Payson Community Center

This is a meaningful opportunity to share culture, inspire creativity, and make a lasting impact on children in our community.

United Way Payson Community Center is seeking donations of martial arts mats to support our community martial arts classes. These mats provide a safe, cushioned surface that helps prevent injuries and allows participants—especially children and teens—to train, move, and build confidence in a safe environment.

Your donated mats will directly support free programs that promote physical activity, discipline, and personal growth for individuals and families in our community.

Donation Details:
• Martial arts or exercise mats in good, safe condition
• Interlocking foam mats or roll-out mats preferred
• Clean and free of major damage

Location: United Way Payson Community Center

Thank you for helping us create a safer and more accessible space for our martial arts program and the families we serve.

United Way Payson Community Center is seeking donations of tap dance floor boards to support our community tap dance classes. Proper tap flooring provides a safe, stable surface for dancers while protecting joints and reducing damage to facility floors.

These boards will be used in free youth programs that encourage creativity, coordination, and confidence through dance.

Donation Details:
• Tap dance floor boards, plywood panels, or portable dance floor sections
• Smooth, sturdy, hard-surface materials preferred
• Must be in safe, usable condition

Location: United Way Payson Community Center

Thank you for supporting arts education and helping create a safe space for young dancers in our community.

United Way Payson Community Center is seeking a passionate volunteer to teach Hula dance to children and/or teens. This fun and engaging class introduces participants to the art of Hula, combining graceful movement, rhythm, and storytelling while sharing the beauty of Hawaiian culture.

Time Commitment:

1 hour per week

Flexible scheduling

Responsibilities:

Lead a weekly Hula dance class

Teach basic steps and choreography appropriate for children/teens

Share cultural stories and traditions through dance

Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Qualifications:

Experience with Hula dance preferred

Enjoy working with children and/or teens

Patient, encouraging, and reliable

Teaching experience is a plus but not required

Location: United Way Payson Community Center

This is a meaningful opportunity to inspire creativity, build confidence, and share cultural traditions with young people in the community.

United Way Payson Community Center is seeking donations of ukuleles and violins to support our community music programs. These instruments help children and families explore music, build confidence, and develop creativity in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Donated instruments will be used in free classes and may be shared among participants who otherwise would not have access to musical instruction.

Donation Details:
• Ukuleles and violins (any size)
• Gently used or new instruments accepted
• Instruments should be in playable condition (cases appreciated but not required)

Location: United Way Payson Community Center (Payson)

Thank you for helping us bring music education and creative opportunities to our community.