Needs From: United Way of Utah County

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of families with children with special needs? Join us at Kids on the Move for our Respite Care! ✨

We provide a supportive and fun environment where kids can thrive while giving their caregivers a well-deserved break. Our program offers families a chance to take a much-needed 3-hour respite on weekend nights, helping them recharge and find balance. 

Are you 16 or older and ready to step up? You can volunteer independently and be a part of this rewarding experience! If you're between 12 and 15, don’t worry—you can still join in the fun! Come with a parent or guardian (1:1). They just need to be the one who signs up for the opportunity. 

As a volunteer, you'll be paired with an amazing child, engaging in play and activities in a safe, supervised group setting led by our dedicated Kids on the Move staff. Plus, you’ll help with clean-up afterward, making the whole experience a team effort. 

✨Ready to create unforgettable moments and make a difference? Sign up here: https://volunteer.kotm.org/need/detail/?need_id=1118429

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of families with children with special needs? Join us at Kids on the Move for our Respite Care! ✨

We provide a supportive and fun environment where kids can thrive while giving their caregivers a well-deserved break. Our program offers families a chance to take a much-needed 3-hour respite on weekend nights, helping them recharge and find balance. 

Are you 16 or older and ready to step up? You can volunteer independently and be a part of this rewarding experience! If you're between 12 and 15, don’t worry—you can still join in the fun! Come with a parent or guardian (1:1). They just need to be the one who signs up for the opportunity. 

As a volunteer, you'll be paired with an amazing child, engaging in play and activities in a safe, supervised group setting led by our dedicated Kids on the Move staff. Plus, you’ll help with clean-up afterward, making the whole experience a team effort. 

✨Ready to create unforgettable moments and make a difference? Sign up here: https://volunteer.kotm.org/need/detail/?need_id=1118427

Circles Utah Valley is an initiative that assists low-income families in achieving goals and becoming self-reliant. We also host a weekly meeting for the Circles families where we provide a group dinner.

*Food Safety Guidelines* 

Currently we have participants with peanut and coconut allergies. Please respect food safety when you make dinner. If you feel unwell and do not think you should make the dinner please let us know so we can prepare dinner instead. Thank you!

Provo: Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm        (Prepare enough food for ALL 85 people who attend)

To sign up, see the calendar 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4fafad29abfe3-meal#/

Dinner donation policies:

If you would prefer to give a monetary donation please click here  - Write the amount of money you would like to donate. Remember to write "Circles Donations" in the comment box

Questions:
email:sthackeray@casfb.org
call: 435-841-7261

~Circles is housed within Community Action, which is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.~

Strengthen your community by helping low income families and individuals in becoming financially self-reliant.

Circles will train you to become an intentional friend (Ally) to low income individuals and families who are working to become financially self-reliant. Allies meet with Circles participants on the 1st and 3rd week of the month. We are looking for individuals who speak Spanish as well. We provide classes in both English and Spanish.

Provo: Tuesdays 5:45-8:00 pm 

An Ally is asked to:

What do I gain as an Ally?

Help local immigrants feel welcome and informed by volunteering as a Spanish translator for our 10-week Community Integration Class in Payson. Each session introduces key topics like education, healthcare, transportation, the justice system, personal finance, and more to help newcomers navigate life in the area.

Details:

When: Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM

Dates: September 10 – December 3, 2025

Where: United Way Community Center Payson

We're looking for someone fluent in Spanish who can commit to the full 10 weeks or help find a substitute if needed. Your support will make a meaningful difference in helping new residents feel at home.

Are you passionate about fitness, dancing, and making a positive impact in your community? We’re looking for a volunteer Zumba instructor to lead fun and energetic Zumba classes at the United Way Community Center in Payson!

What we’re looking for:

A friendly, enthusiastic Zumba instructor who loves to dance and energize others

Availability to teach multiple days a week from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

A focus on creating a welcoming, supportive environment where participants can get active and connect with others

A passion for community-building and creating inclusive spaces for all levels of fitness

No experience required! If you have the drive to share your love for Zumba and fitness, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer:

A free space for community members to come together, be active, and improve their well-being

An opportunity to inspire others and build meaningful connections

A supportive and positive atmosphere focused on wellness, connection, and fun!

Why volunteer?

Help foster a sense of community and encourage health and wellness in Payson

Gain teaching experience in a friendly, laid-back setting

Meet new people and make a difference in your local community

Ready to get moving with us?
If you’re ready to share your passion for Zumba, please contact us at paysoncc@unitedwayuc.org for more details. We can’t wait to have you join our team and help our community thrive!

Support immigrants in our community by volunteering as an Arabic translator for a 10-week Community Integration Class in Payson. Each week covers essential topics like education, healthcare, transportation, the justice system, and personal finance to help newcomers adjust and access local resources.

Details:

When: Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM

Dates: September 10 – December 3, 2025

Where: United Way Community Center Payson

We’re seeking a fluent Arabic speaker who can commit to all 10 weeks or help find a substitute if unavailable. Your help will make a real impact in welcoming and supporting new community members.

Interested in volunteering? Contact us today!

Support New Parents. Strengthen Families.

United Way of Utah County's Welcome Baby program pairs trained volunteers with new parents to offer encouragement, information, and support during the critical first months of a child's life. Visits can be done virtually or in-person and cover topics like safe sleeping, feeding, bonding and attachment, and postpartum mental health. 

Volunteer Details: 

Join in the work of empowering families in Utah County! Use this link to complete an application: https://forms.office.com/r/AiFGRgwjaD

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.

Deliver Meals. Make a Real Difference in Utah County.

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us in delivering meals to homebound seniors. Meals on Wheels is seeking community-minded volunteers to deliver meals and check in on homebound seniors. With just 3-4 hours a week, you can deliver meals and smiles to our senior neighbors..

As a volunteer driver, you’ll pick up meals from our kitchen in Spanish Fork and deliver them to senior homes and designated drop-off locations throughout the community. 

Your time helps local seniors:

Stay independent in their own homes

Receive a daily safety check

Experience regular social connection

Volunteer Details:

Commit to 3-4 hours once a week (or more, if desired) between 8 AM and 12 PM

Assigned a regular delivery day, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)

Drive a Meals on Wheels delivery truck equipped with hot/cold meal storage (no special license required)

Deliver to 4–6 drop-off sites and a few senior homes

Time commitment: approximately 3-4 hours per shift

Volunteers needed in Utah County

Meals are picked up at the Utah County Jail kitchen in Spanish Fork

Use a few hours of your week to support those who need it most– volunteer with Meals on Wheels. 

Volunteers age 14 and older needed to tutor children in reading. Volunteers are provided with training to tutor elementary age children one-on-one.

Summer hours are Monday and Tuesday from 11 am-7 pm. School year hours of operation at the center are Monday-Thursday from 3pm-7pm.

Special benefits to volunteers 55 and older: mileage reimbursement, free event tickets and more!

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://magutah.gov/app/

Use your life experience to help the American Red Cross. There is a wide range of opportunities and time commitment based on your skills and interests.

- Finance Specialist (Provo): Ensure funds are received, coded and deposited. Maintain revenue receipt log, etc. Up to 2-3 hours a week.

- Front Desk Volunteer (Provo): Greet people, provide general information, answer phones, etc. Up to 4- hours a week if desired.

- Fleet Specialist (Provo): Manage vehicle and trailer maintenance and repairs, etc. Up to 3 hours a week.

- Blood Donor Ambassador (Orem): Greeting donors, answering questions, etc. (Up to 4-6 hours; one or two shifts a month)

- Pillowcase Presenter (various elementary schools in Central Utah): Educate kids and prepare your community for disaster. Call for more information. 1-4 hours per presentation.

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://magutah.gov/app/

VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER NEEDED to help the pantry serve low-income families and individuals.

Volunteers needed in the warehouse, pantry, intake, and pantry stocking. Days and times vary based on volunteer availability and pantry needs.

Time: Monday- Friday 9 AM-8 PM, 6 month commitment

VOLUNTEERS 55+ NEEDED! Join the RSVP Service Club and be matched with a volunteer opportunity that fits your skills and interests.

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://magutah.gov/app

Several organizations need more volunteers of ALL ages! Volunteers age 55 and older can explore their volunteer options by joining the free service club, RSVP. Apply today to find out how being 55 and older can bring added perks to an already rewarding service opportunity. Some of our partnering organizations are K-6 Elementary Schools, Thanksgiving Point, American Red Cross, Food Pantries, Hospitals, Museums, Senior Transportation and Senior Friendly Callers.

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://magutah.gov/app

VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER NEEDED to give seniors rides to appointments or errands within the Utah County area using a provided van.

Volunteer drivers needed to drive a provided van for at least one 3-hour shift a week on Monday through Friday anytime from 9 am - 2pm. Show your gratitude for local seniors who have lost the ability to drive themselves.

Vehicle and insurance provided. CDL is NOT required. Schedules are provided and pick-up and drop-off locations are limited to Provo and Orem city limits on M/W/F and North and South Utah County on T/Th.

VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER 

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://magutah.gov/app/

Volunteers play a vital role at the hospital. Mountain View Hospital is looking for volunteers to donate a few hours a week in key areas of the hospital.

Openings in gift shop and front desk. 

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

Share your musical talent and inspire the next generation!

We're offering private music lessons for kids in Payson and are looking for passionate volunteer instructors who can play violin, piano, guitar, or other instruments.

Lessons are for kids ages 8 and up, held once a week for 1 hour, and we’ll work with you to match your schedule with available students. Want to teach more? You’re welcome to take on multiple students and volunteer multiple times a week!

We’re currently seeking teachers for the Summer session (June 2 – August 8) and the Fall session (September 8 – December 5).

Come help kids discover the joy of music, build their confidence, and develop a lifelong skill—one note at a time!

Hello! We're excited to share that our community center is offering music lessons for children, and we’re looking for donations of guitars, violins, and keyboards to help our young musicians practice and grow their talents. If you have any instruments you’re no longer using, we’d be so grateful for your support in bringing the joy of music to our kids!

Reach out to paysoncc@unitedwayuc.org to schedule a time to come by!

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://mountainland.org/app/

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to donate their time, talents and skills at our MAG Aging and Family Services office. Volunteers would be assisting our staff with vital clerical and office work that would ultimately be helping the seniors in the area. Examples of the work would include, organizing paper work, or preparing gifts for homebound seniors and more! We are willing to work with your schedule.    

We are in need of blankets for refugees here in Utah and abroad. We provide blankets for refugees here in Utah as we set up apartments for them, and we send blankets to countries such as Bangladesh, Turkey, Jordan, Ukraine, etc. You can make or purchase any kind of blankets, any size. This is an ongoing need. You can drop off blankets at one of our 60 drop off locations throughout Utah. Please email traci@liftinghandsinternational.org for an address of our drop off location closest to you! Or you can drop them off Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm at our warehouse in American Fork. 920 E State Street, Building H.

Make and donate hygiene kits for refugees!

HYGIENE KITS
1 shampoo
1 toothpaste
1 toothbrush
1 deodorant
1 washcloth
1 brush or comb
1 bar of soap
Place items in a 1 gallon ziplock bag

You can drop them off to our warehouse Monday through Friday between 9am-1pm
Lifting Hands International
920 E State Rd, Suite H
American Fork, UT 84003

Please email traci@liftinghandsinternational.org if you have questions or would like to drop off kits to one of our drop off locations instead.

These classes are designed to help teach adults who don't have experience using computers. It is an essential skill in this day and age. We strive to help them learn the basics to become computer literate, apply for assistance programs, attend telehealth appointments, or anything else that we take for granted in our day to day lives. At the end of this course, participants earn a free computer to take home through their attendance, which gives them more access to everything online at home.

We have multiple days, times, and locations that we are needing volunteers, if you have any questions please reach out. We also need Spanish speaking teachers. 

For more info you can fill out this survey at:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qkzX108eHiBJdGVxq9veYFlgAgILv_KTbH2mLTRTJUg/edit

Hello volunteers!

An orientation is REQUIRED before volunteers can join our program. 

If you'd like to join our volunteer team please email Emalee H. at Emalee@couragereins.org with your name, email address, and phone number. This information will be added to our system called Wranglr, and you will receive a welcome email. You will also be sent an email from the volunteer manager with a schedule of our mandatory orientation dates (held weekly).

Once you've completed an orientation you will be able to sign up for volunteer openings through Wranglr. 

All new volunteers are Barn Helpers. If you'd like to help with more of our opportunities working directly with the horses and clients you'll need to sign up for trainings in Wranglr called Catch & Release, Side-walker, Groom & Tack, and Lead walking (provided monthly). 

If you have questions, please call 801.960.7084 or email Emalee@couragereins.org. 

Thank you, we couldn't run our program without our 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 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/

Make & Donate women's kits for refugees. Here is the list of items needed:

Women's Kit
1 Bath Towel
1 Package of feminine hygiene pads
1 Hairbrush
1 Pkg hair ties
1 Pair of socks

Place items in a grocery bag (plastic, reusable, etc). 

We have 60 drop off locations throughout Utah. Please email traci@liftinghandsinternational.org for the address of our drop off location closest to you. Or you can drop them off to our warehouse in American Fork. We are located at 920 E State Road, building H. We are open Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm.

COMMUNITY-BASED MENTORING

Our community-based mentoring program matches volunteers (adults at least 18 years old) with resilient kids who are facing some challenging circumstances and want to have a mentor. The mentoring “Match” (meaning the volunteer mentor, or “Big” and the child/youth or “Little”) meet two to four times a month. The match spends quality time with one another doing activities that are parent/guardian-approved and that work towards the youth development goals set with the Little. The minimum volunteer commitment is one year. Activities of the match can be a wide variety of things, but we encourage low-or-no cost, one-to-one activities that support positive outcomes for the Little. As with all programs Bigs, Littles and parents/guardians receive on-going support from our staff to help along the way.

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:

If interested, please fill out an application by following this link: https://mountainland.org/app/

You will complete new client assessments (Nutrition and Health check) and annual re-assessments for seniors who are receiving Meals on Wheels. You would visit their home and complete a nutritional evaluation and then enter that information into our online database.

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

Help local seniors live healthy lifestyles by driving them to places they need to go! Our volunteer drivers are friendly and dedicated. They don't just drive patrons to doctor appointments and grocery stores; they provide an essential social outlet for patrons and help them build relationships. Volunteers are needed to drive for one, three hour shift each week. Available shifts are MWF, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 12:00-3:00 PM. Volunteers must pass a background check, have a current driver's license, and have a good driving record. All training is provided! Contact Jim at 801-471-0601 for more information.

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

The Volunteer Care Clinic, an acute care-only free medical clinic in Provo is in need of volunteer medical doctors, family nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses to see uninsured, low income Utah County residents in need of care. The Clinic is open Tuesday and Thursday evenings only from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 

The Family Justice Center is a one-stop location that offers information and services to local families including legal help, victim advocates, emergency food and housing, and social workers.  Volunteers working toward a bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences are needed every Tuesday from 4-8:30 pm.  This program has a special need for Spanish-speaking interpreters.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please call the Family Service Coordinator at (801) 851-8508.There is a 40 hour trauma training that is required in order to begin this volunteer experience. Due to the level of training we require a 6 month commitment.

The Sharing Place is a non-profit organization that provides grief support to children ages 3-18. We are expanding our services to Utah County and seeking volunteers to assist our group coordinators in children grief support groups. Grief support groups meet twice a month both in the mornings and evenings.

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: 

The Senior Companion Program is a great way for those over the age of 55 to serve others in their own community. Senior Companions provide transportation for needed errands and medical appointments. They also provide friendship and companionship to the elderly by going for a walk, playing games, doing puzzles or just visiting. It is a win, win situation for the volunteer and for those they serve!

Senior Companions must be over 55, be income eligible and be willing to serve a minimum of 15 hours per week. 

Each month we have training and lunch for our volunteers! 

Community Action Services is a great place to complete an Eagle Scout Project. We have a variety of kits that we have a regular need for in addition to many one-time projects such as fundraising for or building a Little Library for one of our community gardens, collecting plants for our community gardens, or giving our collection barrels a makeover. Interested scouts should contact the volunteer coordinator to set up an interview and discuss project ideas.

Information about building a little library here-  https://littlefreelibrary.org/build?utm_source=Insider's+Guide+To+Starting+a+Little+Free+Library&utm_campaign=ba047f4bf8-Free_Insiders_Guide_Automation_Email#2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6a0c5cc18a-ba047f4bf8-138110741&mc_cid=ba047f4bf8&mc_eid=12e0c302b0

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!

Wasatch Behavioral Health maintains a list of potential Eagle Scout projects on their website at: http://www.wasatch.org/blog/service-projects/.  

If you are interested in a listed project, or have other skills that might lend themselves to a custom Eagle Scout project, please contact us at: BeAHeroWMH@wasatch.org.

Please note: We ask that potential donors call ahead to coordinate their donations as needs fluctuate and we may not have a need for certain items. Call before starting your fundraiser or donation drive as well so that we can confirm the need. We want to make sure that no effort or money is wasted!

To coordinate drop off-

Call: Laurie Loader, Shelter Director, 801-691-5403 – or by email or Rylie Stone, Volunteer Coordinator,  801-691-5402 – email 

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

Volunteer at Tabatha's Way Food Pantry. Visit https://tabithaswaynorth.org/volunteer/ to sign-up. 

Contact 801-598-3993 to participate

Do you have a neighbor that is unable to do their own yard care? Reach out to them and arrange a time to help them get their yard ready for Spring. What can you do? Cut grass? Plant flowers? Clean flowerbeds? Prepare a garden? 

DONATE needed items at 45 East 100 North, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Contact: 801-709-8573 or info@tabithasway.org for more information

PANTRY HOURS

Tuesday : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm  &  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday : 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
2nd & 4th Saturday : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday : CLOSED
Monday : CLOSED

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

Tarjimly means “translate for me” and was founded in 2017 in response to the Syrian refugee crisis and the US Refugee & Travel Ban. Our mission is to improve the lives of refugees and the efficiency of humanitarian services by eliminating language barriers.

The Tarjimly mobile app allows the world’s 3 billion multilingual speakers to remotely volunteer their language skills as translators and interpreters for the 65 million displaced people. Today, it is the most accessible translator service in the world.

When a refugee, asylum seeker, or humanitarian worker requests a translator for a particular language, Tarjimly’s machine learning matching algorithm selects the best volunteer available in our community of 8,000+ people. This person is then connected in a live chat with the person in need, where they can send text, documents, and start a phone or video call.

VISIT https://www.tarjim.ly/en TO GET STARTED

Each year, disasters around the world kill nearly 100,000 and affect or displace 200 million people. Many of the places where these disasters occur are literally 'missing' from any map and first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. Missing Maps is an open, collaborative project in which you can help to map areas where humanitarian organizations are trying to meet the needs of vulnerable people.

How does it work?

Step 1. Remote volunteers trace satellite imagery into OpenStreetMap

Step 2. Community volunteers add local detail such as neighborhoods, street names, and evacuation centers

Step 3. Humanitarian organizations use mapped information to plan risk education and disaster response activities that save lives.

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

Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis in the United States. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely—anywhere with a computer and secure internet connection works.

Crisis Counselors answer texts from people in crisis, bringing them from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning.

 VISIT https://www.crisistextline.org/become-a-volunteer/ TO GET STARTED

Visit their website utahvalleyfamilysupport.org for more information

Maintenance & Household Supplies

Food Items (ITEMS MUST NOT BE EXPIRED)

Nursery Supplies

**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.

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) connects you with Utah Valley Rides to offer low-cost rides (in a furnished van) to home-bound seniors so that they can run errands or visit the doctor.

No commercial driver's license needed. Choose a route on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9 am to 2 pm. Hours are flexible to fit your schedule!

RSVP is one of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the country. RSVP places volunteers 55+ where they are needed most in the community. Enjoy benefits of joining this FREE program: flexible hours & days, supplemental insurance coverage, mileage reimbursement, free Sharetix event tickets (ball games, theater, symphony, and more!), and recognition events. 

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 Onsite Victim Support program involves spending time with many different children while they are visiting the CJC.  The volunteer agrees to come in for one two-hour shift, Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, at the same time every week.  The volunteer plays with and talks to children who are here for interviews and medical exams.  This position requires a four-month commitment and a one-hour orientation.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please call the Victim Assistance Coordinators at (801) 851-8504 or (801) 851-8520 to select a shift and set up an orientation time or for more information.

Our Crisis Respite Nursery could use help in providing food to feed the children.

We serve three meals a day and several snacks a day, but we have a hard time keeping stocked up on healthy snack food and our canned and boxed food levels are getting low.

A flyer (PDF) with current food items needed and guidelines is available on our web site and is updated each month.

Food Items Needed (see end of this list for food guidelines)

ITEMS MUST NOT BE EXPIRED

FOOD DONATION GUIDELINES

Acceptable Donations

FOOD MUST BE UNEXPIRED

Unacceptable Donations

ANY EXPIRED FOOD

The Children and Teen Groups, led by licensed clinical therapists, are held Tuesdays, 3-8 pm and Thursdays, 5-8 pm.  The groups teach skills in a light-hearted atmosphere.  Volunteers set up rooms, sign in families and help with children during group sessions.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please call the Treatment Coordinator at (801) 851-2433 for more information.

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.