Needs From: United Way of Utah County

Volunteer Opportunity: Private Guitar Teacher

We are seeking a volunteer guitar teacher to provide private instruction for beginner to intermediate students. We are looking for a private guitar teach for our Fall and Winter semesters. Fall semester is from Sept-Dec 2026 and Winter semester is from Jan-April 2027. The volunteer will help students develop foundational and intermediate guitar skills, including chords, rhythm, and basic techniques, while fostering confidence and a love for music. Students will be working toward a music recital, so the ability to support performance preparation is important. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by mentoring students through music education.

Project Read offers one-on-one tutoring for functionally illiterate adults in Utah County and changes lives through literacy by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building community. 

In a world of constant change and commotion, we may often feel like strangers. We live in a time of uncertainty and unrest. Many around us live in fear of an unknown future. Project Read works with students from all countries and backgrounds, including refugees, who are seeking a better life for themselves and their families. We help adults in this effort by giving them the literacy skills they need for a brighter future. 

As a volunteer tutor at Project Read, YOU can change a life through literacy. It’s easy to start! 

Qualifications:

Commitment:

If you would like more information about being a tutor, please contact us. 

Project Read offers one-on-one tutoring for functionally illiterate adults in Utah County and changes lives through literacy by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building community. 

In a world of constant change and commotion, we may often feel like strangers. We live in a time of uncertainty and unrest. Many around us live in fear of an unknown future. Project Read works with students from all countries and backgrounds, including refugees, who are seeking a better life for themselves and their families. We help adults in this effort by giving them the literacy skills they need for a brighter future. 

You can change a life through literacy by volunteering in a weekly Math Lab. The Project Read Math Lab is a group instruction experience designed to help students improve their math  skills. During the first hour of lab, the literacy specialist teaches a lesson to the entire group. After that students can work with the literacy specialist or lab volunteers on individual projects and assignments. 

Lab volunteers participate in the literacy lesson and activities, assist the literacy specialist, and work one-on-one with students, as needed.

Volunteering in Math Lab is flexible, volunteers can choose which labs they attend. Lab volunteers are asked to commit to attending one lab per month in order to remain active.

Math Lab schedule:

Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 am

If you would like more information about volunteering in Project Read labs, please contact us. 

Project Read offers one-on-one tutoring for functionally illiterate adults in Utah County and changes lives through literacy by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building community. 

In a world of constant change and commotion, we may often feel like strangers. We live in a time of uncertainty and unrest. Many around us live in fear of an unknown future. Project Read works with students from all countries and backgrounds, including refugees, who are seeking a better life for themselves and their families. We help adults in this effort by giving them the literacy skills they need for a brighter future. 

You can change a life through literacy by volunteering in a weekly Literacy Lab. The Project Read Literacy Lab is a group instruction experience designed to help students improve their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. During the first hour of lab, the literacy specialist teaches a lesson to the entire group. After that students can work with the literacy specialist or lab volunteers on individual projects and assignments. 

Lab volunteers participate in the literacy lesson and activities, assist the literacy specialist, and work one-on-one with students, as needed.

Volunteering in a Literacy Lab is flexible, volunteers can choose which labs they attend. Lab volunteers are asked to commit to attending one lab per month in order to remain active.

Literacy Lab schedule:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 

10-11:30 am, 12:30-2 pm, 5:30-7 pm

If you would like more information about volunteering in a Literacy Lab, please contact us. 

Project Read offers one-on-one tutoring for functionally illiterate adults in Utah County and changes lives through literacy by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building community. 

In a world of constant change and commotion, we may often feel like strangers. We live in a time of uncertainty and unrest. Many around us live in fear of an unknown future. Project Read works with students from all countries and backgrounds, including refugees, who are seeking a better life for themselves and their families. We help adults in this effort by giving them the literacy skills they need for a brighter future. 

You can change a life through literacy by volunteering in a weekly Digital Literacy Lab. The Project Read Digital Literacy Lab is a group instruction experience designed to help students improve their digital skills. During the first hour of lab, the literacy specialist teaches a lesson to the entire group. After that students can work with the literacy specialist or lab volunteers on individual projects and assignments. 

Lab volunteers participate in the lesson and activities, assist the literacy specialist, and work one-on-one with students, as needed.

Volunteering in a Digital Literacy Lab is flexible, volunteers can choose which labs they attend. Lab volunteers are asked to commit to attending one lab per month in order to remain active.

Digital Literacy Lab schedule:

Thursday 5:30-7 pm and/or Wednesday, 10 am-11:30 am

If you would like more information about volunteering in a Digital Literacy Lab, please contact us.

Are you passionate about supporting young children and families in need  or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us and make a real difference! ✨

Kids on the Move’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive support to children and families from pregnancy through age three. We serve families who qualify based on income, disability, foster care placement, homelessness, or other identified needs — with eligibility assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure every family receives the right support.

Empowering Children & Families Starts Here

Whether you're studying Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or another field — or you just love working with little ones — volunteering with us offers hands-on experience, valuable skill-building, and the chance to positively impact the lives of children and families. Students in Early Childhood and Human Development programs may find this experience especially beneficial as it complements academic learning with real-world application.

We invite you to join our OREM classrooms!

❤️As a volunteer, you’ll give back, lift up, and make an impact by assisting teachers with daily childcare and enriching activities, gaining valuable experience while contributing to the growth and development of the children in our program.

✨Volunteer Expectations:

·         Stay for the entire shift.

·         If you need to cancel, do so at least 48 hours in advance, whenever possible.

·         Secure your spot by signing up on our website HERE!!! Once you create a volunteer account with us, be sure to go back in to REGISTER for the opportunity. 

Are you passionate about supporting young children and families in need  or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join us and make a real difference! ✨

Kids on the Move’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive support to children and families from pregnancy through age three. We serve families who qualify based on income, disability, foster care placement, homelessness, or other identified needs — with eligibility assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure every family receives the right support.

Empowering Children & Families Starts Here

Whether you're studying Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or another field — or you just love working with little ones — volunteering with us offers hands-on experience, valuable skill-building, and the chance to positively impact the lives of children and families. Students in Early Childhood and Human Development programs may find this experience especially beneficial as it complements academic learning with real-world application.

We invite you to join our OREM classrooms!

❤️As a volunteer, you’ll give back, lift up, and make an impact by assisting teachers with daily childcare and enriching activities, gaining valuable experience while contributing to the growth and development of the children in our program.

✨Volunteer Expectations:

·         Stay for the entire shift.

·         If you need to cancel, do so at least 48 hours in advance, whenever possible.

·         Secure your spot by signing up on our website HERE!!! Once you create a volunteer account with us, be sure to go back in to REGISTER for the opportunity. 

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 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.

Come test computers for our Digital Literacy graduates in need!

As part of our Digital Literacy courses, students who complete the class and are in need of a computer can receive a free computer. This allows our students to continue to develop their digital skills and gain have to the internet to apply for jobs, connect with others online, and access essential services.

We receive donations from many different organizations and individuals, but we need to sort and test our computers before we give them out! Come help us test computers and get them ready for our graduates!

Sign up here.

Learn more about our program at our website.

Help close the digital divide in Utah County!

This class is designed to teach adults with little experience with computers how to safely navigate the internet, use digital tools, use technology in their job search, and connect with others online. Upon completion of the course, students in need can receive a donated computer and all students will be celebrated at our graduation event!

We need volunteers to help teach the class using the slideshows we provide and give one-on-one support to students during class. 

Classes started in September, but our current teachers are in need of additional help during these last weeks of class! Sign up now to help during these last few classes to teach next semester. Our next full semester starts January 12th, 2026.

Sign up here.

Learn more about our program on our website.

Help young kids (ages 5–8) discover music through singing, learning to read music, and playing the recorder at United Way of Utah County Community American Fork. Volunteers assist during weekly classes on Mondays from 4–5PM and help prepare for a holiday performance each semester. No music experience required, just a love for working with kids!  Little Musicians is a weekly music class for children ages 5 to 8 who are curious about music and eager to learn. Each Monday from 4–5PM, kids gather to explore singing, music reading, and beginner recorder skills in a fun, supportive environment.    Volunteers will assist the instructor by helping manage small groups, encouraging participation, and supporting the children as they practice. Each semester ends with a holiday-themed performance where the children showcase what they've learned.  This is a great opportunity for volunteers who enjoy working with kids and want to be part of a creative, educational experience. No formal music background is required—just a positive attitude and willingness to help!

Join us for a playful and engaging volunteer opportunity with young children ages 5–8! Volunteers will help guide and play age-appropriate board games with small groups of children. This activity promotes early learning, teamwork, and social development in a fun and supportive setting.  No experience is necessary, just a willingness to be patient, encouraging, and have fun! All materials will be provided.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with kids and wants to make a positive impact through play.

The American Fork Community Center is seeking a volunteer to teach our Advanced English (ESL) class for adult learners. The class meets once a week for one hour and focuses on helping participants improve their fluency, vocabulary, and confidence in speaking, reading, and writing English. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, patient, and passionate about supporting diverse learners. Teaching experience is a plus but not required—training and materials can be provided. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community through language education.

Deliver More Than a Meal — Make a Difference with Meals on Wheels

Just one hour a week can brighten the day of a homebound senior in your community. Meals on Wheels needs caring volunteers to deliver meals and smiles during weekday lunch hours (11 AM – 1 PM). You choose the day that works for you.

It’s a simple way to make a big impact. Contact Jana at 801-229-3853 or visit magutah.gov/volunteermow to get started.

Do you have a love for books and a heart for helping kids grow? Join our Children’s Reading Club and help young readers—ages 6 to 18—develop a lifelong love of reading in a fun, supportive environment! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to guide reading sessions, support comprehension, and spark meaningful conversations around stories. Our Reading Club combines shared reading, group discussions, and interactive activities to help children build confidence, improve literacy, and discover the joy of books. As a volunteer, you’ll work with kids in small groups or one-on-one, helping them with pronunciation, vocabulary, and reading fluency. You’ll play a key role in encouraging consistent reading habits, celebrating progress, and making reading exciting and accessible for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re helping a 6-year-old sound out words or discussing chapter books with teens, your time and energy will make a lasting impact. If you enjoy working with children and want to make a difference through literacy, we’d love to have you join our Reading Club team!

Sign-up here to volunteer! https://unitedwaycommunitycenters.org/volunteer.php

An AmeriCorps Seniors Program, Foster Grandparents can teach children to read or to read better, tutor students in mathematics, assist classroom teachers, and help with after-school programs.

Foster Grandparents serve as a constant, reliable presence for children in need of positive adult role models. Connecting generations provides both students and grandparents with a chance to learn, share, and form a bond. Grandparents in schools can change the lives of the children. It also changes the lives of grandparents and the teachers and staff who support them. Foster Grandparent volunteers have a positive impact on students’ self-esteem and educational success. When you feel love, you feel confident and secure. When you feel confident and secure, your mind can focus on learning. We are all about about learning, service, joy, and connection!

Foster Grandparent volunteers must be 55 or older, be able to volunteer approximately 15 hours each week, meet income qualifications and pass a background check.  Volunteers who meet these qualifications receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement (limited transportation is available for those who don't drive), a meal while serving, liability insurance, social events, and so much more. No experience is needed. 

Call or stop in today and start making a difference! 

Utah County Health Department Building, 100 East Center, #2200, Provo Utah 84601
801-851-7784
https://health.utahcounty.gov/senior-volunteers/

An AmeriCorps Seniors Program, Foster Grandparents can teach children to read or to read better, tutor students in mathematics, assist classroom teachers, and help with after-school programs.

Foster Grandparents serve as a constant, reliable presence for children in need of positive adult role models. Connecting generations provides both students and grandparents with a chance to learn, share, and form a bond. Grandparents in schools can change the lives of the children. It also changes the lives of grandparents and the teachers and staff who support them. Foster Grandparent volunteers have a positive impact on students’ self-esteem and educational success. When you feel love, you feel confident and secure. When you feel confident and secure, your mind can focus on learning. We are all about about learning, service, joy, and connection!

Foster Grandparent volunteers must be 55 or older, be able to volunteer approximately 15 hours each week, meet income qualifications and pass a background check.  Volunteers who meet these qualifications receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement (limited transportation is available for those who dont drive), a meal while serving, liability insurance, social events, and so much more. No experience is needed. 

Call or stop in today and start making a difference! 

 Utah County Health Department, 100 East Center, #2200, Provo UT  84601
801-851-7784
https://health.utahcounty.gov/senior-volunteers/

An AmeriCorps Seniors Program, Foster Grandparents can teach children to read or to read better, tutor students in mathematics, assist classroom teachers, and help with after-school programs.

Foster Grandparents serve as a constant, reliable presence for children in need of positive adult role models. Connecting generations provides both students and grandparents with a chance to learn, share, and form a bond. Grandparents in schools can change the lives of the children. It also changes the lives of grandparents and the teachers and staff who support them. Foster Grandparent volunteers have a positive impact on students’ self-esteem and educational success. When you feel love, you feel confident and secure. When you feel confident and secure, your mind can focus on learning. We are all about about learning, service, joy, and connection!

Foster Grandparent volunteers must be 55 or older, be able to volunteer approximately 15 hours each week, meet income qualifications and pass a background check.  Volunteers who meet these qualifications receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement (limited transportation is available for those who don't drive), a meal while serving, liability insurance, social events, and so much more. No experience is needed. 

Call or stop in today and start making a difference! 

Utah County Health Department, 100 East Center, #2200, Provo, UT  84601
801-851-7784
https://health.utahcounty.gov/senior-volunteers/

Mentors volunteer in our student success elective class at one of two Provo high schools. Mentors are essential to the success of our program as they are the ones helping each student individually with their personal and academic goals. Mentor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 We need mentors who:

Teens Act has been a great opportunity and experience for all of our mentors. One mentor expressed the following about their experience:

"Mentoring with Teens Act feels incredibly important and seriously makes me so happy. The kids are so real and see life in such a unique way. If they can get the hope and belief in themselves, they will be such incredible change makers. I think being aware of the unfairness they face inspires me to volunteer."

Other reasons to volunteer include:

Deliver needed items to 815 S Freedom Blvd. Ste 100, Provo, UT 84601.

Hours Mon-Thurs 8am-4pm and Fri 8am-3pm or Call Hillary to arrange a time 801-691-5220

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

 If you have questions about donations, please email Hillary at Volunteer@communityactionuc.org

Community Action is excited to be a part of the newest Community Garden in Spanish Fork! We are looking for material donations or monetary donations to build 58 grow boxes. We are planning on building 6 8' Beds, 12 12' Beds and 40 16' Beds! 

1 grow box cost $150 to build. If you choose to donate the amount of 1 box- YOU GET TO NAME IT! The total amount for this Project is $8559.64

Materials can be shipped directly to Community Action or dropped off. We are located at 815 S Freedom Blvd Provo, UT 84601. Please let the person helping you with the donation know this is for the community gardens.

Donations can be made here. Please choose other and type SF Garden Beds in the notes. 

 https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_6d79cd4a-b386-11e3-a756-02a718d18e56&WidgetId=3986432

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We have 3 Community Gardens (2 in Provo, 1 in Spanish Fork) that currently don't have sheds. We are looking for groups or companies that may want to donate one or all to help our program. Please email Hillary @ hillaryw@communityactionuc.org if you are interested in helping with this project

Community Action Services and Food Bank are looking for volunteers to help stock our newly built pantry, sort incoming donations and assist our guests as they shop for groceries. We are serving 100+ families a day and need help keeping up with the growing need. 

You can sign up for a shift here ( https://signup.com/go/DPtKdXE ) or just come on in to help! Bring a friend or date, or come make some new ones! 

815 S Freedom Blvd, Provo UT 84601       Check in with Bruce when you arrive. 

If you are interested in bringing a larger group, check out our opportunities here https://signup.com/go/rFfEQEA

Email Hillary with any questions      hillaryw@communityactionuc.org

Book Donation Guidelines 

Initiative: 

Several years ago, United Way of Utah County’s community assessment found that the 3rd grade reading scores in Utah County were falling. Studies have shown that if a child is not at reading level by 3rd grade they are less likely to graduate from high school. In response to this data, United Way of Utah County initiated the EveryDay Learners initiative to increase focus on literacy in Utah County. We want more kids to be interested in books and more parents to be involved in reading. The books that are donated will be used in Lending Libraries across Utah County in order to provide literacy support for children and families in our community. By increasing access to high quality books for local children, we are encouraging them to develop a love for reading, learning, and succeeding.

Guidelines: 

What youth need most is a caring adult who peacefully resolves conflicts and communicates in a healthy way. They need someone to trust and who trusts them. If you are interested in making an impact in the life a youth near you, please sign up today!

Help record audio versions of public domain books. 

VISIT https://forum.librivox.org/ TO GET STARTED

Volunteer Virtually with Library of Congress. Improve access to history by transcribing, reviewing, and tagging Library of Congress documents. 

 VISIT https://crowd.loc.gov/ TO GET STARTED

Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.

Contribute your skills and passions to help people with print disabilities read. From scanning and proofreading, to describing images, to providing support for Bookshare® teachers and families.

The Zooniverse is the world’s largest and most popular platform for people-powered research. This research is made possible by volunteers — more than a million people around the world who come together to assist professional researchers. Our goal is to enable research that would not be possible, or practical, otherwise. Zooniverse research results in new discoveries, datasets useful to the wider research community, and many publications.

VISIT https://www.zooniverse.org/ TO GET STARTED

TED Translators are a global community of volunteers who subtitle TED Talks, and enable the inspiring ideas in them to crisscross languages and borders.

VISIT https://www.ted.com/participate/translate TO GET STARTED

**Please follow the directives of the CDC and our local health department** 

Arrange a book trade with a neighbor. Leave a few books to read on their porch. Maintain social distancing while continuing to encourage literacy. 

Come play with children in our Crisis Respite Nursery!

Our Crisis Respite Nursery provides a safe place for children ages newborn to 11 years old. Families use the nursery for a crisis such as a medical emergency, death of a family member, a mental health crisis, or if a child is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, or trauma. The nursery is most often used for respite reasons (a break). This includes a parent or guardian needing to attend a therapy appointment, support group, court hearing, doctor appointment, or a job certification class or interview--or just feeling stressed and needing a break.

Once the children enter the nursery, we want them to feel safe and simply play and be a kid. As a volunteer, your main responsibility is spending one-on-one time with the children. We expect you to play with them and have fun with them.

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

Volunteers choose a shift with our Nursery Coordinator. These shifts can be scheduled any day/time when the nursery is open:

After orientation, you must set up at least one consistent weekly time to come (usually a 1-2 hour shift). That way we can expect you the same day and time every week. 

You must commit to help a minimum of 20 hrs. Depending on your availability, this minimum requirement can be done within 3-4 months, but we would greatly appreciate volunteers who are able to help longer periods of time.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Volunteers attend a 90 minute orientation where a background check will be filled out and mailed to the Dept of Human Services Office of Licensing. You MUST pass a background check in order to volunteer. This can take 3-5 weeks to process. You may volunteer once before the background check clears, but then must wait to schedule additional shifts until you are notified it has cleared. Background checks will cost the volunteer $38.25, but can be reimbursed after 20 hours of volunteering. If you are 16 or 17 you must attend orientation, but don't need a background check.

Our Volunteer Coordinator holds at least one orientation a week. However, please note that Saturday or Sunday orientations are not available. To schedule an orientation, contact our Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail at: volunteer@utahvalleyfamilysupport.org

As part of Women United's Childhood Literacy Campaign, we are in need of sponsors who would like to purchase/donate books monthly for Utah County 1st and 2nd-grade students at the elementary schools that we have identified as having the highest need. These books go home with the students to keep and build their personal library. You can purchase the books and deliver them to the students each month, or Women United volunteers can help with delivery.

Women United is open to any woman who applies and donates a minimum of $100 per year to United Way of Utah County.

In keeping with United Way practice, there are different levels of donation support. On Women United each donation level has different benefits and service opportunities. These benefits and opportunities can be modified from time to time as determined by the Board of Directors of WU.

Supporters of Women United are women who donate between $100-$499 per year to the United Way of Utah County.

Emerging Leaders of Women United are women who donate $500-$999 per year to United Way of Utah County.

Leaders of Women United are women who donate $1000 or more per year to United Way of Utah County.

The volunteer will be working with adult students to assist the teacher in the classroom with one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, correcting student work, and anything that will help the teacher. The volunteer may work in one or more classes Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Monday through Thursday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

The volunteer must be able to help in the classroom at least one hour a week for one semester or more. The volunteer must have a minimum of a high school diploma.