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2009 Utah Local Service Directory

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Young Humanitarian Award.................................4 Service Learning: The State Office of Education......5

he YouthLINC organization exists to create life–time humanitarians. We are proud to partner with the Utah State Office of Education to create a Local Service Directory for and by Utah students.

Judy Zone founded YouthLINC in 1999 to encourage local and international service among

Utah’s

youth.

YouthLINC works with young people all over the State of Utah in a school–year program of local and international service – where student participants earn a sponsorship that pays approximately half the cost of a service trip to Kenya, Mexico, Peru, and Thailand.

Service Sites: Northern Utah

Participants in Baan Klong Sai, Thailand will work at an orphanage for tsunami victims.

Because our student participants must become relied upon volunteers – contributing 60 –100 hours each during the school year – each year we have over 8,000 hours of their experiences in service sites all over Utah to reflect upon. The feedback we receive from our student participants is that the best places to volunteer provide: – Hands–on service with individuals in need – Mentoring in a positive, encouraging atmosphere Research also shows that when volunteers make an emotional connection, that is when a service ethic takes root within an individual…. And that is how people start on the road to becoming life–time humanitarians.

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele In the village of Kiamuri, Kenya participants will work with the community to build a secondary school.

The YouthLINC Local Service Directory is unique because it includes: – Service sites where our participants have had great volunteer experiences that meet the criteria of hands–on service and mentoring in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. – Quotes from our student participants reflecting on their service experience at that site – Easily accessible information about what the service site does and what the volunteer can do at that site, as well as current contact information We hope our Directory is presented in a way that young people all over Utah – YouthLINC volunteers and all students – will find interesting and enjoyable to browse.

In Palmeras, Peru, participants will build and paint a secondary school.

We hope our Directory makes it easier for young people to become involved in meaningful service – and to see how fulfilling service can be in their lives. Our Directory is not meant to be comprehensive. We will add more sites each year through the recommendations of YouthLINC participants. We also hope that through this Directory, we can encourage all service sites in Utah to attract young volunteers by providing more opportunities for hands–on service and more mentoring to ensure that the seed of life–time service grows within our State’s greatest resource – our youth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Northern Utah Office...............................6 Boys and Girls Clubs of America.......................................................6 Center for Persons with Disabilities...................................................7 Bear River Activity and Skills Center Davis Hospital and Medical Center.................................................7 Family Connection Center................................................................8 McKay–Dee Hospital........................................................................8 PALS Utah State University...............................................................9 Safe Harbor Crisis Center..................................................................9 South Davis Community Hospital..................................................10 Stokes Nature Center.......................................................................10 The Treehouse Children’s Museum..................................................11 The Christmas Box House...............................................................12 4–H Mentoring with Promise..........................................................12

In Bautista Grande, Mexico we will provide vocational training and microenterprise loans.

ACES Valley Mental Health............................................................13 American Cancer Society.................................................................13 Arts–Kids........................................................................................14 Big Brothers Big Sisters – State Office..............................................14 Big Brothers Big Sisters – Wasatch/Summit County Office.............15 Boys and Girls Clubs of America.....................................................15 Camp Kostopulos............................................................................16 Cancer Wellness House...................................................................16 Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism......................17 Cathedral of the Madeleine.............................................................17 Catholic Community Services.........................................................18 Center for Disability Services, University of Utah...........................18 Christian Center of Park City..........................................................19 Community Nursing Services..........................................................19 Cottage Glen Assisted Living...........................................................20 Crossroads Urban Center.................................................................20 Discovery Gateway..........................................................................21 English Skills Learning Center........................................................21 Family Promise................................................................................22 Family Support Center....................................................................22 Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes..........................23 Guadalupe Schools..........................................................................23 Heber Valley Historic Railroad........................................................24 Highland Care Center.....................................................................24 Huntsman Cancer Hospital.............................................................25 Intermountain Medical Center........................................................25 International Rescue Committee.....................................................26 Jordan Valley School........................................................................26 Legacy House..................................................................................27 Life Care Centers of America...........................................................27

Maliheh Free Clinic.........................................................................28 Murray Care Center.........................................................................28 National Ability Center...................................................................29 Neighborhood House......................................................................29 Neuroworx...................................................................................... 30 Operation Smile.............................................................................. 30 Peace House.....................................................................................31 People’s Health Clinic......................................................................31 Pioneer Valley Hospital....................................................................32 Primary Children’s Medical Center.................................................32 Ronald McDonald House................................................................33 Salt Lake County Aging Services.....................................................33 Salt Lake Peer Court....................................................................... 34 The Sharing Place........................................................................... 34 Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.......................................................35 Soup Kitchen...................................................................................35 Special Olympics.............................................................................36 St. Mary’s Parish..............................................................................36 Sunrise Senior Living.......................................................................37 The Children’s Center......................................................................37 The Road Home: Kids Book Club...................................................38 Tooele County Children’s Justice Center.........................................38 U–FIT University of Utah College of Health..................................39 University of Utah Lowell Bennion Service Center.........................39 University Health Care .................................................................. 40 U.S. Dream Academy at Dual Immersion Academy ...................... 40 Utah AIDS Foundation...................................................................41 Utah Federation for Youth...............................................................41 Utah Food Bank Services .............................................................. 42 Wasatch County Library................................................................. 42 Wentworth Assisted Living..............................................................43 YWCA.............................................................................................43

Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah American Fork Hospital................................................................. 44 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Utah...................................... 44 Boys and Girls Clubs of America.....................................................45 Cedar City Library in the Park........................................................45 College of Eastern Utah SUN Involvement Center......................... 46 Children’s Justice Center................................................................ 46 Doctors’ Free Clinic.........................................................................47 Emerald Pointe Assisted Living........................................................47 Family Support Center....................................................................48 Hurricane Rehabilitation Center.....................................................48 Kids on the Move............................................................................49 Kolob Care and Rehabilitation of St. George...................................49 United Way of Utah County...........................................................50 Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.............................................50 UVU Center for Service and Learning............................................51

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions About the YouthLINC Program Who can participate? Sophomores in high school through college and graduate school students in the State of Utah. We have satellite programs through Rotary Clubs and Universities in several States in the U.S. as well. We take Volunteer Mentors, working professionals, who help students take leadership roles at the international sites. There are 20–25 students, and 8–10 Mentors on each team. How much does it cost? Airfare is the biggest cost, and biggest variable. Every accepted student receives a sponsorship, earned through local service that offsets their costs. So, projected out of pocket costs to students for the 2009–2010 program are $2500 to Kenya, $1500 to Peru & Thailand, $1000 to Mexico. For mentors, add $1000 for Kenya, $800 for Peru and Thailand, $600 for Mexico. What is included in the cost? Everything but passport and recommended vaccinations, personal needs, souvenirs, beverages other than water. Can I raise the money through donations? Yes. YouthLINC is a 501c3, not–for–profit organization registered with the U.S. government. Donations to YouthLINC are tax–deductible. About half of our participants successfully raise the money for their entire trip. Ask family, friends, neighbors, teachers, anyone who wants to help you become a life–time humanitarian. When can I apply? YouthLINC accepts applications August through September of each year. When does the international service trip leave? International service trips tentatively leave in June of each year, returning in July. Where do I do my local service and how much is required? Kenya student participants must serve 100 hours during the program (school) year, Peru and Thailand student participants serve 80 hours, and Mexico, 60. You can choose your service site, as long as it is meaningful, hands–on service with needy individuals or communities. You must do at least 50% of your hours at one service site, so you can become a relied upon volunteer. Who’s in charge on the international service trips? YouthLINC students are encouraged to take leadership roles through our monthly planning sessions. However, YouthLINC staff and other Volunteer Mentors (from a variety of professions as needed at the international site) accompany each group. We also work with Rotary Clubs who host us in–country. How long has YouthLINC been in operation? 2008–2009 marked our Tenth Anniversary in operation in Utah! We are partnered with Utah Rotary, and affiliated with several departments of the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley University and Westminster College. Who can I contact for more information? Please call our office 801–467–4417. You can also e–mail [email protected]. Visit our web site www.youthlinc.org.

Young Humanitarian Award Y.H.A. For the past ten years, Emily Smoot has worked with a range of communities providing service and solutions. She has worked with children in Make a Wish Foundation, adults learning ESL at Horizonte, the elderly at Highland Care Center, and her peers through Salt Lake City Peer Court. Emily has also gone abroad to serve indigenous populations in Ecuador leading self-sustainability projects and micro enterprise programs. She was also the Expedition Leader for a group of thirty as they traveled to Peru for a medical mission. “Having been exposed at an early age to gross inequities, I was conscious to the dire need to be a part of the solution,” says Emily of her volunteer work. Emily is a senior at the University of Utah and balances schoolwork with a part-time job at the Road Home in addition to serving 30-40 hours each week with ten refugee families through Catholic Community Services. Aden Batar of CCS says of Emily: “She has taken on advanced advocate roles and tackles problems that are beyond the expectations of a volunteer. She is firmly committed to a lifetime of service.” Four other students were named Young Humanitarian Award Finalists and each received a $1,000 scholarship. See their recommended service sites below.

Service Learning

Service Learning: The State Office of Education Caleb Larkin:

During his junior year, Caleb worked most weekends to save money in order to travel to Kayathar, India where he taught English to over 100 children for ten weeks. Just before starting his sophomore year at Northridge High School, Caleb spent two weeks in Ecuador with the Orphanage Support Service Organization. He has also volunteered as a Teacher’s Assistant in the Head Start Program and tutored in Clearfield Elementary School’s After School Program.

Elham Nazzal:

Ellie fills her week with service to the community. On Mondays and Wednesdays she is an ESL tutor for a Burmese refugee mother of six. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she works in the IRC Youth Mentor Program. In addition to these weekly activities, Ellie also serves as an IRC Family Mentor and works with a refugee family from Nepal. She is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at UVU. Ellie has also traveled on a humanitarian mission to Kenya with YouthLINC and volunteered at the Neighborhood House, U of U Rehab Center, and Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp.

Billy Rutter:

A senior at Weber State, Billy has worked with Habitat for Humanity for five years participating in everything from fundraising to construction to volunteer supervision. He is currently the Campus Chapter President for Habitat for Humanity International. While at Weber State Billy saw the need for education about homelessness and organized Homeless Awareness Week and Cardboard Camp out which give students the opportunity to understand the issues surrounding homelessness on local, national, and global levels. Last year Billy founded Freedom Riders, a therapeutic program for children with cerebral palsy.

Q: What’s the difference between “service” and “service–learning”? A: Service is contributing your skills and talents to your community, offering your time to help another. Service is an integral part of a successful society. Service–learning takes service a step further by providing an opportunity to get involved in a community while integrating service projects with classroom learning. Service–learning lets you use what you learn in the classroom to solve real–life problems.

Q: How can I start service–learning projects in my school? A: Students can do an incredible amount to get service– learning started in their schools. Begin by suggesting projects to your teachers. As you are in class discussing issues, point out noticeable problems in your community that relate to your lessons and suggest solutions to start combating these problems. For example, when talking about health or the environment, suggest starting a recycling program or beginning a monthly “leave your car at home” day, and encourage students and teachers to walk or ride their bikes to school.

Q: How can we incorporate service–learning if we have no money for project supplies? A: First, there are many project ideas that are free or cost very little. Second, the Utah State Office of Education has received a grant through Learn and Serve America to provide money to schools for service–learning projects. Grant applications are due during the first week of September (visit our website for the exact deadline). Funds may be dispersed to districts, schools, or individual classrooms. Many teachers do not know about service–learning grants. Suggest that as a class, you write a grant for a project or suggest businesses that might be willing to partner on a project. Whatever you do, know that youth have a voice and can make things happen!

Q: Where can I get more information? A: Visit the Learn & Serve website at http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/lifeskills/ASL.htm Encourage your teachers to get involved. The Utah State Office of Education will come to your school and conduct training with students, teachers, business partners, or the community on what service–learning is and how to incorporate it into your classrooms. It is fun, it is easy, and it works!

Catherine Lake:

Two years ago Catherine started the charitable organization, Underneath It All. This organization provides children in the Utah Foster Care System with a week’s worth of new underwear in a colorful knapsack. Last year Catherine donated 150 knapsacks to the Utah Foster Care program and she continues the program today with aspirations to serve up to 1,000 children.

 – Young Humanitarian Award

Service Learning – 

Service Sites: Northern Utah Northern Utah Big Brothers Big Sisters – Northern Utah Office

2504 “F” Avenue Ogden, UT 84401 801–395–2447 Website: www.bbbsu.org Volunteer coordinator: Abbey Wilkinson E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah matches youth with carefully screened volunteers to form a mutually rewarding friendship. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers various mentoring programs to fit the needs of every individual volunteer. Children enrolling in the program are between the ages of six and 12. However, a match can last until the child is 18, when he or she graduates from the program. This program is available in Salt Lake County, Ogden, Park City, and St. George. What you’ll do: Volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) meet 2–4 times each month for at least an hour and do fun activities together, such as going to the park, walking a dog, making arts and crafts, hiking, fishing, studying, or whatever is fun for both the Big and Little. What our volunteer said: “The leaders of this program were extremely helpful when it came to mentoring the Bigs. We had weekly meetings to discuss anything that happened during the week. They also taught us relationship and communication build– ing exercises that were helpful.”

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Various Clubs and Addresses Across Utah Visit www.bgca.org to find a club. What they do: The Boys and Girls Clubs of America provides a safe place where young people can learn and grow with positive adult guidance and supervision. The after–school program caters to youth ages 5–18 years old.

Center for Persons with Disabilities Bear River Activity and Skills Center

6880 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 435-797-8113 Website: www.cpdusu.org/help/volunteer Volunteer coordinator: Jeff Sheen

What you’ll do: Volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club may work as teachers’ helpers, supervise field trip outings, or assist with activities such as coloring and playing basketball. During the school year volunteers are needed to tutor students in a number of subjects.

What they do: The Bear River Activity and Skills Center, housed on the Utah State University campus, is a program designed to support adults with disabilities by training and maintaining the skills necessary for their greatest independence. In addition, BRASC focuses on providing their consumers with activities that encourage their inclusion into the community.

What our volunteer said: “The kids that I have formed relationships with are amaz– ing. They are strong and spirited, no matter their indi– vidual situations. I’ve loved being with them and learning from them.”

What you’ll do: Volunteers will assist the BRASC with several activities. You can expect to work one–on–one with the clients of the BRASC and help them in their daily schedule.



– Olivia Wee, Sandy, Utah

What our volunteers said: “At the BRASC you learn how to interact with and help people you don’t get to meet everyday.”

– Melanie Clawson, Logan, Utah

Davis Hospital and Medical Center

1600 West Antelope Drive Layton, UT 84041 801–807–1000 Website: www.davishospital.com Volunteer coordinator: Rebecca Chase Phone Number: 801–807–7003 E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Davis Hospital provides a range of medical services including emergency medicine, heart care, women’s health, rehabilitation services, and diabetes care to name a few. Started in 1976, the hospital has grown to become a first class medical facility. What you’ll do: Volunteer opportunities are available to those who are 15 years and older. Most volunteers work for at least four hours each week. You can choose from a variety of areas including the surgery waiting room, nursing floors, rehabilitation unit, the emergency room and more. What our volunteer said: “I gained more sympathy for everyone. Everyone is going through something. It’s not my place to be offended or frustrated by them.”

– Allison Stayner, Bountiful, Utah

– Lindsee Colindres, Farmington, Utah

 – Service Sites: Northern Utah

Service Sites: Northern Utah – 

Family Connection Center

McKay–Dee Hospital

PALS Utah State University

Safe Harbor Crisis Center

4401 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 801–387–7550 Website: intermountainhealthcare.org/xp/public/mckaydee

850 East 1200 North Logan, UT 84341 435–797–7378 Website:studentlife.tsc.usu.edu/servicecenter/pals.html

Kaysville, UT 84037 801–444–3191 Website: www.womensdvshelter.org

875 East Highway 193 Layton, UT 84044 801–771–4642 Website: www.familyconnection4u.org Volunteer coordinator:Debbie Curry Email: [email protected] What they do: The Family Connection Center is an independent resource center. It provides supportive and educational programs for foster, adoptive, guardianship, and kinship families. Its purpose is to protect children, strengthen and shelter families and individuals, foster self–sufficiency, and facilitate a caring community. The center offers resources for financial emergencies, food bank, transitional housing, rent assistance, counseling, parenting outreach, and other community resources.There are three locations specializing in different categories in Davis, Layton, and Clearfield. What you’ll do: Volunteers interact with the children in the crisis nursery. Entertainment such as stories, games and crafts are great ways for volunteers to help. The children in the nursery love the company and friendship of the volunteers. What our volunteer said: “The staff, children, and I developed a strong relationship. It was a good experience to learn friendship and service.”

– Student participant

What they do: McKay–Dee Hospital Center is a nonprofit, 317–bed, full– service tertiary and acute care referral center. With 10 affiliated clinics, McKay–Dee serves northern Utah and portions of southeast Idaho and western Wyoming. A part of Intermountain Healthcare’s system of 21 hospitals, McKay–Dee Hospital Center offers nationally ranked programs such as the Heart and Vascular Institute, the Newborn ICU, and a new Cancer Treatment Center. Other Centers of Excellence include Emergency and Level II Trauma Care, Critical Care, Women and Children’s Services, Stewart Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Medicine and the Community Health Information Center. What you’ll do: If you are interested in volunteering in a hospital setting, McKay–Dee Hospital Center volunteers serve in 35+ areas of the hospital. Adults 18 and older are welcome to volunteer. A six–month commitment is required, with volunteers working one day a week for at least four hours. Junior volunteers (ages 14–18) may also volunteer in the child development center during the summer. Space for junior volunteers is limited during the school year. An interview, background check, proof of immunization, and training are required. Those under 18 must obtain parent permission to volunteer at McKay–Dee Hospital Center. What our volunteer said: “I had the opportunity to interact with all different types of people, which helped me to better understand the feelings of others and how I can better help my fellow man.”

 – Service Sites: Northern Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Caitlyn Anderson E–mail: [email protected] What they do: All children are born with the same basic needs. Appropriate adult role modeling is among the most important of those needs. Many children in our community need an extra mentor and source of positive attention. PALS is a big brother and big sister program designed to provide that support with the help of student volunteers. What you’ll do: All Utah State University students are eligible to volunteer. The minimum time commitment is one hour per week during the academic year. There will be organized activities twice a month, including everything from laser tag to bowling to carnivals. By encouraging the potential of these children today, PALS seeks to create better citizens for tomorrow. What our volunteer said: “We were there to spend time with our ‘pal’ and give them attention. PALS would plan group activities from time to time.”

– Allison Fisher, Salt Lake City, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Judy Burton E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Safe Harbor Crisis Center in Davis County, provides temporary housing and services for victims of domestic violence and their children. The shelter operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It offers safe and secure housing, food, clothing, household goods, crisis–support services for adults and children, help with housing, employment, social and medical services, counseling and education about domestic violence, transportation assistance, emergency financial assistance, and life–skills training. Safe Harbor also offers adult and children outreach programs, rape crisis services, and transitional housing. What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed to assist with the day–to–day functions and activities of the Crisis Center. Volunteers man the front desk and respond to both business and crisis phone calls. Volunteers will receive 20 hours of classroom training, followed by 20 hours of mentoring by a senior volunteer in the facility. Volunteers may choose to have direct or indirect contact with shelter residents, and must be 18 years or older. What our volunteer said: “Working at this shelter has taught me that victims of do mestic violence come from all backgrounds, and they all need to be helped back onto their feet.”

– Ashley Messina, Centerville, Utah

– Will Behunin, Fruit Heights, Utah

Service Sites: Northern Utah – 

South Davis Community Hospital

Stokes Nature Center

The Treehouse Children’s Museum

401 South 400 East Bountiful, UT 84010 801–295–2361 Website: www.sdch.com

2696 East Highway 89 Logan, UT 84323 435–755–3239 Website: www.logannature.org

347 22nd Street Ogden, UT 84402 801–394–9663 Website: www.treehousemuseum.org

Volunteer coordinator: Emily

Volunteer coordinator: Annalisa Paul Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Holli Rackham Email: [email protected]

What they do: Stokes Nature Center is a nonprofit nature education facility located one mile into Logan Canyon. The Stokes Nature Center benefits the local community and region by providing opportunities for students of all ages to explore, learn about, and develop appreciation and stewardship for our natural world. As the only nature center in Cache Valley, the Stokes Nature Center provides a variety of high–quality, hands–on programs for school children, community groups, families, and the general public. Stokes programs offer information, discovery, and exploration of the natural world.

What they do: The Treehouse Children’s Museum serves children and families by providing interactive, hands–on exhibits and programs focusing on family literacy, children’s literature, the arts, and the humanities. Treehouse seeks to be the magical place where children step into a story.

What they do: South Davis Community Hospital offers a wide variety of medical services to meet the changing needs of patients. Elderly services at South Davis Community Hospital include skilled nursing care, long–term acute care, and facilities for assisted living, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and orthopedic rehabilitation. They also offer long–term acute and transitional care in pediatrics. South Davis offers many types of therapies including physical therapy, music therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and respiratory therapy. Their hospice program offers care that meets the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of people in the last stage of life’s journey. Home Health provides skilled health care within the home environment, while focusing on keeping the patient safe and comfortable. Additionally it offers community education series and a number of support groups from grief support to support for brain injuries. What you’ll do: Volunteers have the opportunity to go on field trips, visit, read, play games, and feed patients. What our volunteer said: “I learned that everyone appreciates a friend to help them, give them a hand on occasion, and cheer them up. Going to South Davis Community Hospital made me feel like I was just going to spend some time with my friends rather than serving.”

What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed for a great variety of tasks, including posting fliers, advertising programs, maintaining various databases, providing information to schools and PTA groups, helping as a weekend naturalist, helping with school group visits during the week, occasional building projects, cataloging materials and specimens, specimen preparation, exhibit preparation, fundraising and grant writing. Other volunteer opportunities are available in the areas of education, building and ground management, exhibits, and community relations.

Volunteer opportunities are available for youth and adults 16 years and up. Youth ages 12 to 15 are invited to apply for the summertime special volunteer program (applications available in April). What our volunteers said: “The Treehouse Museum gave me a new perspective in how to educate children in a way that everyone will enjoy.”

– Lindsey Mayer, Ogden, Utah

Treehouse Children’s Museum has a unique focus on family literacy. Treehouse exhibits invite children, parents, and schoolchildren to step physically into the world of stories and books. Its interactive exhibits and programs promote the development and practice of vital emerging literacy and reading skills. What you’ll do: The Treehouse Children’s Museum volunteers work as exhibit guides, assist with programs and special events, and complete group literacy projects. Volunteers are also needed to read stories with children. They also spend time interacting and assisting families as they explore the museum’s exhibits. In addition, Treehouse volunteers help to prepare for museum activities and assist at community outreach events. Volunteers can even act as costumed storybook characters during special events.

What our volunteer said: “I get to help out and work in a hands–on, creative environ– ment. Also, I enjoy the work outdoors.”

– Natalie Gibson, Providence, Utah

– Annalisa Farrell, Bountiful, Utah

10 – Service Sites: Northern Utah

Service Sites: Northern Utah – 11

Wasatch Front

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele The Christmas Box House

4–H Mentoring with Promise

ACES Valley Mental Health

American Cancer Society

1181 South 950 East Ogden, UT 84401 801–866–0350 Website: www.thechristmasboxhouse.org

2975 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 435–797–0208 Website: extension.usu.edu/yfp

780 Guardsman Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801–581–0194 Website: www.vmh.com

941 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Website: www.cancer.org

Volunteer coordinator: Anna Gibson Email: [email protected] What they do: The Christmas Box House International provides assistance to prevent child abuse and services to improve the quality of life for children who have been abused or neglected. Children (birth to age 18) who stay at the Christmas Box House receive mental, emotional, and physical care in a home–like, loving environment. Children stay at the Christmas Box House until an appropriate placement has been made or until their home environment is safe to allow for their return. What you’ll do: The Christmas Box House is in need of volunteers to accomplish several tasks, including building and yard maintenance, activity planning and involvement, donation sorting, clerical services, cleaning, laundry and more. Volunteers may also read and interact directly with the children, help put them down for naps or help with homework and tutoring. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, fill out an application and pass a complete background check. Those under 18 years of age can host an activity, such as playing games or having a cookout at a park. Transportation will be provided, Tuesday through Friday evenings and Saturdays.

Volunteer coordinator: Craig Dart E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The 4–H Mentoring: Youth and Families with Promise is a prevention program designed to enhance the developmental assets of at–risk youth, ages 10–14. This program targets youth and families who have below–average school performance, poor social skills, and/or weak family bonds. This program consists of three components: one–to–one mentoring, 4–H activities, and family nights out. Though the organization is based in Logan, there are satellite programs across the state. What you’ll do: Volunteers for Youth and Families with Promise serve as a mentor to a young person (ages 10–14) in the community. Matches are required to meet once a week. Mentors are needed to help youth in the program both academically and interpersonally. Volunteers are given a monthly budget and reimbursed for gas mileage. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and pass a criminal background check. They also must have some form of transportation or access to public transportation to travel to and from the youth’s home.

What our volunteer said: “The children there come from bad home environments, and it is really fulfilling to be a part of their lives and to help them feel loved.”

What our volunteer said: “My mentee struggled with school and came from a dis advantaged situation. She is a rather extreme case for the program – but she constantly showed improvement. I felt lucky to be a part of her life.”





– Brooke Steed, Ogden, Utah

12 – Service Sites: Northern Utah

Volunteer coordinators: Jamie Jarvis, 801–493–4710 E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Pam Pruyt E–mail: [email protected]

What they do: The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community  based voluntary health organization that works to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from cancer. The American Cancer Society heads up cancer research, advocacy, cancer information services, and community programs, as well as an international cancer awareness program to confront global cancer problems.

What they do: ACES is a mental health treatment program for children ages 5 12 with disruptive behaviors. Intervention in this facility focuses on behavioral management, social skills training, therapy, and family and individual support, as well as a medical evaluation and treatment options. This program runs throughout the school year after school hours.

What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed at the main Salt Lake City American Cancer Society office, as well as within many community  based programs across the state.

What you’ll do: Volunteers for the ACES program are needed to help with child supervision and participate in activities with kids and staff. Those with a clinical background can help with groups and life skills training.

Volunteers can help with activities such as office work, transporting cancer patients to treatments, survivor activities, support groups, health fairs, and fundraisers, to name a few.

Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. This site offers excellent experience for those studying psychology, social work, and human services, as you will be exposed to behavioral interventions in a recreation environment. What our volunteer said: “It was wonderful to work with and get to know the chil  dren. I had the opportunity to see them grow and learn throughout their time in the program. As a volunteer, there were no specific tasks I was responsible for and [I] jumped in as necessary. This gave me freedom to get involved in what I wanted. The staff was very supportive and open to my questions and involvement.”

What our volunteer said: “The American Cancer Society has always given me mean  ingful experiences. They take into account what a volun  teer’s experiences, abilities, and talents are, and utilize these assets to help the volunteer have an enjoyable time performing service.”   – Anmy Tran, Salt Lake City, Utah

  – Nicole Poland, Salt Lake City, Utah

– Jessica Brothers, Provo, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 13

Arts–Kids

Big Brothers Big Sisters – State Office

1351 Kearns Blvd. Suite 110 C Park City, UT 84060 435–615–7878 Website: Arts–kids.org

151 East 5600 South, Suite 200 Murray, UT 84107 801–313–0303 Website: www.bbbsu.org

Volunteer coordinator: Pat Drewry Sanger E–mail: pat@arts–kids.org

Volunteer coordinator: Tabb George Email: [email protected]

What they do: Arts  Kids is a free, after  school youth development program designed to reach children while they are still open to learning new ways of relating to their world. The intention is to increase self  expression and motivation through the expressive arts. The program runs for 10 12 weeks during the school year and is offered in a small group setting to children ages 8 15.

What they do: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah matches youth with carefully screened volunteers to form a mutually rewarding friendship. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers various mentoring programs to fit the needs of every individual volunteer. Children enrolling in the program are between the ages of six and 12. However, a match can last until the child is 18, when he or she graduates from the program. This program is available in Salt Lake County, Ogden, Park City, and St. George.

What you’ll do: Program volunteers assist the guest artist as required for each session and are supportive of each child during his or her art process. Arts  Kids has volunteer opportunities for the after  school program during the school year, for summer camp, and for events throughout the year. Summer camp volunteers work for one of several weeklong sessions. Event volunteers have specific assignments for one of the many events held by or for Arts  Kids. No artistic ability is required; however, volunteers must complete the required training. Volunteers must commit to at least three hours a week for 10 weeks, either in the fall or the spring.

What you’ll do: Volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) meet 2  4 times each month for at least an hour and do fun activities together, such as going to the park, walking a dog, making arts and crafts, hiking, fishing, studying, or whatever is fun for both the Big and Little. What our volunteer said: “By improving the quality of others’ lives, you improve your own as well.”

– Keegan Allen, Salt Lake City, Utah

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Wasatch/Summit County Office

1960 Sidewinder Drive #202 Park City, UT 84060 435–649–9366 Website: www.bbbsu.org Volunteer coordinator: Ericka Wells E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah matches youth with carefully screened volunteers to form a mutually rewarding friendship. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers various mentoring programs to fit the needs of every individual volunteer. Children enrolling in the program are between the ages of six and 12. However, a match can last until the child is 18, when he or she graduates from the program. This program is available in Salt Lake County, Ogden, Park City, and St. George. What you’ll do: Volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) meet 2  4 times each month for at least an hour and do fun activities together, such as going to the park, walking a dog, making arts and crafts, hiking, fishing, studying, or whatever is fun for both the Big and Little.

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Various Clubs and Addresses Across Utah Visit www.bgca.org to find a club. What they do: The Boys and Girls Clubs of America provides a safe place where young people can learn and grow with positive adult guidance and supervision. The after  school program caters to youth ages 5–18 years old. What you’ll do: Volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club may work as teachers helpers, supervise field trip outings, or assist with activities such as coloring and playing basketball. During the school year volunteers are needed to tutor students in a number of subjects. What our volunteer said: “The club was not only a safe place for the kids to go, but for me as well. It was great to just forget about things and play.”

– Erica Steenblik, Sandy, Utah

What our volunteer said: “The children don’t need your charity, they need your en couragement.”

– David Wintzer, Park City, Utah

What our volunteer said: “It was great! They were very thankful for the help.”   – Aubrey Rees, Coalville, Utah

14 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 15

Camp Kostopulos

Cancer Wellness House

2500 Emigration Canyon Road Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801–582–0700 ext. 100 Website: www.campk.org

59 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801–236–2294 Website: www.cancer–wellness.org

Volunteer coordinator: Jared Allsop Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator:Katie Porter E–mail: katie@cancer–wellness.org

What they do: Camp Kostopulos is a weeklong camp for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. Campers engage in horseback riding, arts and crafts, fishing, singing, and rope course challenges. The Kostopulos Dream Foundation also offers year  round leisure activities, including the K  Kid Adventures After  School Program, Teen Quest Program, and Adult Social Club.

What they do: The Cancer Wellness House is a home  like setting offering emotional support and access to free programs and resources. Programs are designed to encourage individuals to actively participate with others in their quest for wellness.

What you’ll do: Volunteers for Camp Kostopulos may do any number of things, including spending time with participants, assisting with camp projects, or aiding in physical labor. Volunteers are also welcome and needed during the fall, winter, and spring at special leisure activities. What our volunteer said: “The Teen Quest Program was designed so that youth with disabilities could have fun, safe, and meaningful activities every Friday evening with their peers. The Camp K staff is very warm and friendly with both participants and vol  unteers. The teens are just so happy to be there and the activities are nicely varied, from gymnastics meets to the Nickelcade. It really was a delightful experience volunteer  ing with them.”   – Amber Gregg, Salt Lake City, Utah

Cancer Wellness House programs are open to anyone who has been affected by cancer in some way. What you’ll do: The Cancer Wellness House is looking for volunteers with experience in event planning, allied health fields, office maintenance, psychology, or social work. Volunteers may also help with yard care, house maintenance, program support, parties, and programming. What our volunteer said: “It’s nice to help with the upkeep of the Cancer Wellness House.”   – Heather Meyer, Provo, Utah

Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism

780 Guardsman Way Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801–581–0194, ext. 5346 Website: www.carmenbpingree.com Volunteer coordinator: Marin Bywater E  mail: [email protected] What they do: The Carmen B. Pingree School specializes in skill and behavioral development for children with autism. The autism program focuses on aiding its students in the area of language development, fine and gross motor skills, behavioral control, and cognition, to name a few. The school is operated by Valley Mental Health and serves students in local school districts. What you’ll do: Volunteers will work with kids in a preschool or elementary school classroom, where children are taught behavioral modification skills, speech development, and attention skills. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. Volunteer hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (elementary school only) on Friday. Volunteers are expected to fill a three  hour time slot at least one day a week. A three  to  six month commitment is preferred.

Cathedral of the Madeleine

331 East South Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-328-8941 Website: www.saltlakecathedral.org Volunteer coordinator: Debbie Allred Phone: 801–328–8941 ext. 101 What they do: The Cathedral of the Madeleine, constructed in 1900, is home to the Good Samaritan Program. The mission of the Good Samaritan Program is to help feed and support those who cannot help themselves due to hardship, mental illness, and poverty by providing a sack lunch and water. About 8,000 sack lunches are given out per month. What you’ll do: Volunteers prepare and give out the lunches to the homeless and needy. However, before they are allowed to do so, a short training program is required. Working from the front door of the Cathedral Rectory House, volunteers provide thousands of sack lunches and other resources each month, 365 days a year. What our volunteer said: “[This was a] great experience that opened my eyes to the homeless needs at a local level.”   – Kristen Bushnell, Bountiful, Utah

What our volunteer said: “I have never had the opportunity to work with children or younger people with disabilities, and I have discovered that I really love it. I love how excited some of the kids get when I come every week. They always need help and more adults in the classroom, so I feel it really helps them out to have an extra person.”   – Nicole McDonald, Salt Lake City, Utah

16 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 17

Catholic Community Services

745 East 300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Salt Lake office: 801–977–9119 Ogden food bank: 801-394-5944 Website: www.ccsutah.org Volunteer coordinator: Daniel Watt, 801–428–1242 E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Catholic Community Services provides volunteer opportunities throughout many programs and services. What they do: CCS serves the needs of the poor, troubled, and oppressed, and helps them solve life problems and become self sufficient and healthy. What You will do: CCS provides volunteer opportunities throughout their many programs and services. Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday to serve lunch, clean and help organize St. Vincent de Paul dining room. Those 18 or older may volunteer as a mentor for CCS refugee program and teach English as a second language. Office volunteers needed to assist in all departments & programs. Volunteers in Ogden for the Joyce Hansen Hall Food Bank may be utilized in food sorting and distribution at the CCS food bank. Organize donation drives. Host a baby and/or kitchen shower for refugee families. Volunteers make it happen!! What our volunteer said: “I helped sell oranges to raise money for the Refugee Re  settlement Program. I was left with a profound sense of satisfaction when I saw how many beds we could buy for these amazing families who have fled their countries to find a better life.”

Center for Disability Services, University of Utah

200 South Central Campus Drive 162 Union Building Salt Lake City, UT 84103 801–585–3877 Website: disability.utah.edu Volunteer Coordinator: Jeoffrey Skousen What they do: The Center for Disability Services provides support for the educational development of students with disabilities. They strive to improve understanding and acceptance of students with disabilities throughout the university community. This mission is accomplished through direct assistance to students to encourage and enhance their independence, ongoing cooperative efforts to develop and maintain an accessible physical environment, and educational efforts to create a supportive psychological environment so students can achieve their educational objectives. What you’ll do: Volunteers for the University of Utah’s Center for Disability Services may help students with disabilities in a number of ways, including taking notes for students in class, delivering or dropping off exams to departments, and scanning textbooks so they are easier to read. Volunteers can also become a reader/scribe, which would require them to read an exam to a student who may be visually impaired and transcribe the answers that person gives onto paper. Volunteers must be students at the University of Utah.

Christian Center of Park City

Community Nursing Services

1100 Iron Horse Drive Park City, UT 84060 435-649-2260 Website www.ccofpc.org Volunteer Coordinator: David Johnson Email: [email protected] What they do: The Christian Center is a base of support for people at many levels. They provide free food at a daily Food Pantry. They offer free and low-cost clothing and household supplies to those in need. They also have job training and listings. They serve the seasonal workers with housing and free meals during the winter season. They run two thrift stores and a bookstore. They also have bookclubs, special films and speakers, a prayer and Bbile study group, and emergency financial assistance. What you’ll do: Volunteers to the Christian Center may help with collecting, sorting, bagging, and distributing food from the food pantry. They may also assist in collecting, sorting, and staging donations that come to the Thrift Shop. They sometimes go on furniture pickups, or work around the Center cleaning and arranging the space. There is ALWAYS something going on at the Center, so come and find your niche!

383 West Vine Street Suite 300 Murray, UT 84123 801–233–6100 Website: www.cnsvna.org Volunteer coordinator: Sherri Harrell, 801–639–5435 E–mail: [email protected] What they do: CNS is the oldest and only freestanding not–for–profit home health and hospice agency in Utah. What you’ll do: Volunteers 18 and older play a critical role in improving the quality of life for adults and children in the final stages of life with life  threatening illnesses. Volunteers can bake a cake, hold a hand, give a hug, change a life... What our volunteer said: “I loved hearing stories of their lives. They have taught me how to appreciate life for what it is and to always have a positive outlook on things.”

– Kim Gallegos, Salt Lake City, Utah

What our volunteers say: “I kind of needed help myself, so when I came to the Center I enjoyed it a lot. Even though I had other things to do, I made time to be there. The more I was there, the more I understood how helping people really does matter in your life. Everyone is great there, and it’s a fun place to be...and it helps the community.”

- Debra Harris, Park City, Utah

What our volunteer said: “Always a positive environment, working for change, pro  viding insight into different lifestyles.”   – Gina Coleman, Salt Lake City, Utah

  – Lindsay Hadley, Midvale, Utah

18 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 19

Cottage Glen Assisted Living

Crossroads Urban Center

Discovery Gateway

English Skills Learning Center

1892 Aaron Drive Tooele, UT 84074 435–882–7990

347 South 400 East Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801–364–7765, ext. #133 Website: www.crossroads–u–c.org

444 West 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801–456–KIDS Website: www.discoverygateway.org

631 West North Temple, Suite 70 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 801–328–5608 Website: www.eslcenter.org

Volunteer coordinator: Linda Hilton E–mail: linda@crossroads–u–c.org

Volunteer coordinator: Joe Gonzales Phone: 801–456–5437 Ext: 120 Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Beth Garstka E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Anita Sacre E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Cottage Glen Assisted Living provides a comfortable lifestyle and superb elder care. What you’ll do: Volunteers help with crafts and games that are scheduled for the residents. You can visit with the residents and often the best service is as a listening ear. What our volunteer said: “The spirit never grows old.”

– Heidi Vernon, Tooele, Utah

What they do: Crossroads assists and organizes low  income, disabled, and minority citizens to meet basic survival needs and to address issues affecting the quality of their lives. Crossroads also provides an emergency food pantry and thrift store. What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed at Crossroads Urban Center to sort, transport, and stock donation items in the thrift store, and accept, sort, and stock food for the pantry. Help is also needed to transport boxes to clients and assist in special events. What our volunteer said: “It taught me the reality of poverty. I saw single mothers come in with their kids and plead for help. Because of those experiences, I have been more grateful for the bless  ings I have been given and more mindful of helping oth  ers.”   – Robert Beck, Sandy, Utah

What they do: Discovery Gateway is a fun, interactive museum that aims to inspire children of all ages to imagine, discover, and connect with their world to make a difference. What you’ll do: Volunteers for Discovery Gateway can help children have fun and explore as a guest storytime reader or assistant in one of many art and science classes. Discovery Gateway also needs volunteers to help visitors navigate through the museum and its exhibits. There are also opportunities to work in the gift shop, assist in music classes, and build exhibits. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old. The minimum time commitment is two hours per week. What our volunteer said: “At Discovery Gateway I learned that so many ideas taught in school through books can be taught through hands–on activities that are interesting for people of all ages.”

– Kajsa Vlasic, Salt Lake City, Utah

“I have learned that if you give kids the chance to experi  ment and play, a new glimpse of curiosity and excitement appears. That makes it all worth it.”

20 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

What they do: ESLC is a non–profit educational organization serving the growing Wasatch Front immigrant and refugee population. They train volunteers to teach English language skills to adult speakers of other languages. What you’ll do: Volunteers teach English to adult immigrants and refugees. You can choose to work one–on–one with a student or with a group of students. The location and time of classes will be arranged by the ESLC to fit the schedule of both the volunteer and student. What our volunteer said: “All the ESLC people are very nice and will help you at any time. At the same time, I liked that this is a site where the volunteers are very independent. During my experience it was wonderful to see how little we can do to change some  one’s life.”

– Paula Brock, Salt Lake City, Utah

“I connected so strongly with my student that I felt guilty leaving her to go on the YouthLINC trip.”

– Liz Tippy, Salt Lake City, Utah

– Lauren Probst, Salt Lake City, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 21

Family Promise

Family Support Center

814 West 800 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801–961–8622 Website: www.fpsl.org

1760 W. 4805 S Taylorsville, UT 84118 801–255–6881 Website: www.familysupportcenter.org

Volunteer coordinator: Tony Milner E-mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Becky Suazo Phone: 801-955-9110 Ext: 104 Email: [email protected]

What they do: Family Promise provides care for homeless families. Various churches and synagogues in the Salt Lake Valley provide overnight lodging, meals, and assistance to homeless families in transition. The program provides a daily facility where guests have an address and use telephones and computers to work on their employment, child care, and housing issues. What you’ll do: Volunteers prepare a hot evening meal and offer fellowship, recreation, and/or study assistance for the guests. Each Sunday, volunteers provide transportation to the next hosting church. Volunteers at the day center help with filing paperwork, making phone calls, cleaning, painting, and yard maintenance. Family Promise hosts community events and activities throughout the year where volunteers may also be of service. What our volunteer said: “I never really thought of homelessness being associated with families – specifically children – until my local vol  unteer work. I always assumed homeless people were in  dividuals with addictions or they didn’t want to get a job. That’s just not the case, though. Now I know most of them have suffered hardships that have made them homeless that I couldn’t even begin to know how to cope with.”   – Brandee Bird, Kaysville, Utah

What they do: The mission of the Family Support Center is to protect children, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse. The Family Support Center offers counseling, a crisis nursery, parent advocacy groups, and parenting classes, as well as a housing unit to help move single women with children from dependency to self  sufficiency. Services include prevention outreach to schools, daycare centers, churches, and civic organizations. What you’ll do: Volunteers for the Family Support Center may play with and supervise children (ages 0 12) in the nursery, assist house parents with children whose parents are attending parenting classes, help with yard work and other household maintenance, answer questions at community resource fairs, or conduct a donation drive for the facility. The minimum age requirement is 14. Volunteers over the age of 18 are required to provide a driver’s license or Utah State I.D. card for a Background Criminal Investigation check, required by law for anyone working with children. What our volunteer said: “I loved working at the Family Support Center. The staff became my friends and the kids were so much fun to play with. I loved that over time I got to see the same kids and we could pick up and play where we left off the last time.”

22 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

– Kellee Mudrow, Bountiful, Utah

Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes

1995 West 9000 South West Jordan, UT 84088 801–566–6913 Website: www.fcyd–inc.org Volunteer coordinator: Dave Okubo What they do: The Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes (FCYD) was founded to provide quality camping programs and exceptional activities and education through commitment and dedication to children and youth with diabetes and their families. Diabetes camp provides camp activities to nearly 1,000 campers (ages 8 18) annually with the help of over 400 volunteer staff, making it the largest volunteer  based diabetes camp in the U.S. What you’ll do: Volunteers serve as counselors at either a weeklong summer camp or a weekend resident camp during the winter. Counselors help campers manage their diabetes, and teach them about counting carbohydrates and taking insulin. Counselors lead activities like snowboarding and skiing in the winter, and archery, volleyball, swimming, and arts and crafts in the summer.

Guadalupe Schools

340 South Goshen Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 801–531–6100 Website: www.guadalupe–schools.org Volunteer coordinator: Patty Walker Phone: 801–531–6100 ext. 1104 What they do: Guadalupé Schools is a nonprofit organization that provides education to disadvantaged children and non  English  speaking adults in Salt Lake City. It is also a charter school for children from birth to age nine. What you’ll do: Guadalupé Schools look for volunteers who want to help teachers around the classroom doing various activities such as reading, writing, making crafts, and playing games with the kids. Volunteers may also teach English to adults in a classroom  style education system. Volunteers are assigned to a group of one to three students to facilitate group learning. What our volunteers said: “I loved teaching English and establishing relationships with these people.”   – Amy Sheide, Salt Lake City, Utah

Kitchen and medical staff volunteers are also needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and pass a background check, or must be at least 16 years of age and have diabetes.

“The teachers were grateful to have me at the school each week. They always had something that I could help out with.”

What our volunteer said: “Diabetes is something that I can personally relate to and I can help other kids with. But [the best thing about camp] is the friendships created there. There are campers that I would never forget. They become your family for a week. It’s a blast!”

  – Crystal Martin, Bountiful, Utah

  – Lily Ratliff, Sandy, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 23

Heber Valley Historic Railroad

Highland Care Center

450 South 600 West Heber, UT 84032 435–654–5601, ext. 105 Website: www.hebervalleyrr.org

4285 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84124 801–278–2839

Volunteer coordinator: Mike Manwiller E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The Heber Valley Historic Railroad is a steam and passenger railway that dates back to 1899 when trains served the pioneers who first settled the Salt Lake Valley. The line operates between Heber City and Provo Canyon. The train, now in operation for tourism, hosts special events, including comedy murder mysteries, dances, and the barbecue dinner train. What you’ll do: Volunteering for the Heber Valley Railroad provides an opportunity to learn the inner workings of a real operating steam railroad. Help is needed to complete scheduled work, and may possibly lead to working your way into the conductor, fireman, or engineer’s seat. What our volunteer said: “The best part was the night we took 15 special needs adults on the train and watched how much joy it gave them.”   – Shauna Bennett, Heber City, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Amanda Benally E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Highland Care Center is a skilled nursing facility for seniors who are there for a few weeks to a few months. Residents often come from the hospital and stay in the center until they have recovered sufficiently to return home. What you’ll do: Volunteers help patients with exercises and therapy. They visit with patients, play games and help in any way necessary. What our volunteer said: “It is very rewarding when the patients really appreciate you listening to them.”

– Silvana Bishop, Salt Lake City, Utah

Huntsman Cancer Hospital

Intermountain Medical Center

1950 Circle of Hope, Suite 1110A Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801–585–0010 Website: www.huntsmancancer.org

5121 South Cottonwood Street Murray, UT 84157 801–507–7000 Website: www.intermountainhealthcare.org

Volunteer coordinator: Kerstin Barney E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Dana Barrutia Phone Number: 801–507–2982

What they do: The Huntsman Cancer Hospital is a 50  bed cancer hospital and a vital component to the Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission to provide hope to cancer patients and their families. This six  story facility includes four operating rooms, five radiation therapy bays, a radiology suite offering state  of  the  art imagining techniques, a full  service mammography suite, a surgical recovery unit with latest technologies for health monitoring, and an endoscopy lab.

What they do: Intermountain’s non–profit hospitals and clinics are operated for the benefit of the community, not to maximize profit or benefit shareholders. As a result, Intermountain is able to provide charity care to qualifying patients. What you’ll do: A variety of volunteer opportunities are available including service in the emergency department, surgery waiting areas, nursery, gift shop and more. There are several opportunities for adults as well a Junior Volunteer Program for those under 18.

What you’ll do: Volunteers at Huntsman Cancer Hospital will be working and interacting with patients and families, bringing snacks and drinks to patients, and taking them to appointments. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and need parental consent to volunteer if they are under 18 years old. What our volunteers said: “Huntsman is a wonderful facility. All of the staff and pa  tients appreciate all of the volunteers. Many of the partici  pants enjoy talking or walking with volunteers.”   – Stephanie Chard, Holladay, Utah “It was great to work with older people and make them happy every time I was there.”

What our volunteers said: “Volunteering every week excited me as I learned about hospital operations. I realized the need to care for visitors because of their stressed state of mind. I met many people and learned about diversity.”

– Beau Palmer, Sandy, Utah

“Every time I volunteer in the ER I feel that I am able to show compassion and comfort those in need.”

– Katie Liddiard, Sandy, Utah

  – Michael Fuchs, Salt Lake City, Utah

24 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 25

International Rescue Committee

Jordan Valley School

Legacy House

Life Care Centers of America Visit www.lcca.com to find one of three sites in Utah.

231 East 400 South Suite 50 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801–328–1091 Ext. 125 Website: www.theirc.org

7501 South 1000 East Midvale, UT 84047 801–412–2500 Website: schools.jordandistrict.org/jordanvalley

1517 West Temple Lane South Jordan, Utah 84095 801–254–0373 Website: www.legacyretire.com

Volunteer coordinator: Diana Taylor Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Susan Samsen Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Paige Prothero, 801–601–2006

What they do: The International Rescue Committee is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post  conflict development, resettlement services, and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The IRC helps people fleeing racial, religious, and ethnic persecution, as well as those uprooted by war and violence. What you’ll do: Volunteers work closely with IRC staff to tutor refugees in basic English skills, help with writing resumes and preparing for job interviews, accompany refugees to appointments, and mentor refugee families. The IRC also offers a youth program that matches peer mentors one  on  one with young refugees. Mentors will spend time with their peers, helping with homework and connecting them to the community. There is no age requirement to participate; however, anyone under the age of 18 must have a release from a parent. A six  week commitment is required, as well as a one  hour orientation. What our volunteer said: “I really enjoyed working with refugees. [For] volunteers who are under 18 years of age and might be thinking about choosing this as their local service site in the future, I would recommend that you volunteer with a parent, because you will get more hands  on experience with the refugees.”

What they do: Jordan Valley School is a center  based school for children with severe multiple disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and communication impairments. Their mission is to provide students with disabilities with an individualized educational program. What you’ll do: Volunteers for Jordan Valley School work in the classroom with students and teachers. Volunteers may spend their time escorting students to class, helping with classroom tasks and work, or aiding a student with his or her daily goals. Those interested should be at least 14 years old and have a desire to work with children with severe disabilities. Volunteers must be able to lift 50 pounds. What our volunteer said: “On my first day at Jordan Valley School, I helped give a girl a motorized wheelchair. She had never moved inde  pendently in her life. She squealed with delight as she could move her head and chase one of her therapists around the room. I am so happy I was part of that moment.”   – Cydney Klc, Murray, Utah

What they do: The Legacy House is an assisted living facility for the elderly. It provides personalized services and health care through its Levels of Care Program, which offers three levels of care: Primary Care, Extended Level of Care II, and Extended Level of Care III.

What they do: Life Care Centers have helped families for decades to best care for their loved one. They provide a nursing home community of constant support, attention and personalized care. What you’ll do: Volunteers interact with the residents at the facility. You may help at lunch, set up activities, participate in field trips and more. What our volunteer said: “I learned that the people there appreciate even the smallest things and so you should do everything you can.”   – Chris Stilwill, Burlington, Washington

Assisted living services provided by Legacy House also include 24  hour certified nurse’s aids, on  site nursing, medication monitoring, supervision, and administration, diabetes care, incontinency care, assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming, and bathing, and respite care. What you’ll do: Volunteering at the Legacy House includes visiting with the elderly and playing games with them. Volunteers may also help with cleaning the rooms and other tasks as needed. What our volunteer said: “I learned to put other people’s needs before my own. What the residents appreciated the most was just a listening ear.”   – Megan Garlick, Riverton, Utah

  – Marilyn Katzman, Salt Lake City, Utah

26 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 27

Maliheh Free Clinic

Murray Care Center

National Ability Center

Neighborhood House

835 East Vine Street Murray, UT 84107 801–266–3852

1000 Ability Way Park City, Utah 84060 435–649–3991 Website: www.discovernac.org

1050 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801–363–4589 Website: www.nhutah.org

Volunteer contact: Jen Carpenter E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator for child services: Liz Montoya E–mail: [email protected] Volunteer coordinator for adult services: Kathie Williams

415 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84107 801–266–3700 Website: www.malihehfreeclinic.org Volunteer coordinator: Jane Powers What they do: Because medical insurance and medical care is very expensive, many Utahns lack insurance coverage and do not receive the medical care they need. The Maliheh Free Clinic endeavors, within its capacity, to serve the medical care needs of low–income Utahns who have no other options. What you’ll do: The duties of a volunteer will depend on their skills. Volunteers can help with everything from assisting doctors to working at the front desk. What our volunteer said: “Through YouthLINC I have become a lifelong humanitar  ian. This clinic is the epitome and poster child of what a true humanitarian is.”

– Stephen Ly, West Valley City, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Amy Steurdivant What they do: The Murray Care Center provides housing and long  term care for senior citizens. The center also specializes in rehabilitation and respite or short  term care. What you’ll do: As a volunteer for the Murray Care Center you may assist in any number of activities, including visiting with residents in the facility, calling bingo numbers, assisting in arts and crafts activities, cooking, bowling, reading, or playing games. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the facility, assist with the monthly calendar, or go on outings such as picnics, van rides, and trips to the movies. What our volunteer said: “I got to connect with some amazing people who had so many inspiring life stories. I made wonderful friendships with the people I met at the Care Center that continued even after my service commitment ended.”   – Kelly Olson, Murray, Utah

What they do: The National Ability Center is a nonprofit organization providing affordable outdoor sports and recreational experiences for people of all ages and abilities.

What they do: The mission of Neighborhood House is to provide quality, affordable day care services to children and adults based on their ability to pay. Fees are determined on a sliding fee scale, making services affordable for low  income families. It provides a nursery/toddler program, before and after school programs, summer programs, and adult programs. The Adult Day Program is available to meet the need for quality care for frail and disabled adults. The Adult Day Service is a social rehabilitative program, which utilizes recreational and theraputic activities to maintain physical, mental, and social skills, as well as the highest possible level of independence.

The objective of these experiences is to build self  esteem, confidence, and physical development, thereby enhancing active participation in all aspects of community life. As a national role model, the center promotes the concept of ability through integration, public awareness, and education. What you’ll do: The National Ability Center is always seeking qualified volunteers to help with its program and administrative needs. The center holds volunteer trainings on a regular basis as well. To protect the safety of participants, background checks are required for all volunteers. Volunteers may assist participants in doing recreational activities. Some of the programs offered are aquatics, horseback riding, cycling, and water skiing. What our volunteer said: “The NAC is a blast to volunteer at! It is a comfortable en  vironment and you actually get to do activities with the participants.”   – Avery Hill, Park City, Utah

What you’ll do: There are many volunteer opportunities with Neighborhood House, such as tutoring, reading, doing interactive games, and art. Opportunities are available with both children’s and adult programs. Volunteer options include classrooms activities, field trips, tutoring school  age children, holiday events, quarterly Family Fun Nights, senior companionship, reading time, Friday picnics, gardening, and arts and crafts. What our volunteer said: “I really appreciate how hard the teachers work and also the administration. I truly loved the experience and the people at Neighborhood House.”

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– Sally Tran, Salt Lake City, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 29

Neuroworx

Operation Smile

Peace House

People’s Health Clinic

1960 Sidewinder Dr., Suite 214 Park City, UT 84060 435–658–4739 ext.105 Website: www.peacehouseinc.org

1251 Kerns Blvd. Building “The Yard” Park City, UT 84060 435–615–7822 Website: www.peopleshealthclinic.org

Volunteer coordinator: Jessica Wall Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Cecily Smith E–mail: [email protected]

What they do: The Peace House Women’s Shelter is a safe haven for women and children fleeing domestic violence situations. The shelter provides physical and emotional safety and comfort to its residents. The shelter offers community cooking, relaxation areas, a children’s play area, a computer center, laundry facilities, and private bedrooms to accommodate each family’s needs.

What they do: The People’s Health Clinic is a nonprofit organization that provides free health care to uninsured families and individuals. The clinic is open for treatment Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

299 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 801–915–9928 Website: www.operationsmile.org 10382 S. Jordan Gateway South Jordan, UT 84095 801–619–3670 Website: www.neuroworx.org Volunteer coordinator: Jan Black Email: [email protected] What they do: Neuroworx is a licensed physical therapy clinic dedicated to providing innovative, activity–based therapy to individuals with paralysis from spinal cord injuries. It is a unique outpatient facility designed to be medically sound yet forward thinking in providing the assistance people require to optimize and maximize recovery after their injury and hospitalization. What you’ll do: Volunteers assist therapists with exercises, aquatic therapy, transfer training, stretching or other therapeutic activities as needed. What our volunteer said: “This population of individuals have taught me that life is about perception and dedication. There is always hope for improvement but it is only through hard work and pa  tience that improvement comes.”

– Bonnijane Black, Holladay, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Lara Crandle What they do: Operation Smile raises money to send doctors to operate on children in third world countries with facial deformities such as cleft lips and cleft palates. What you’ll do: Volunteers are involved in helping to plan activities and fundraisers. What our volunteer said: “After knowing [this] surgery could change a life forever, I had to get involved and help change as many lives as I could.”

– Nathan Jarrett, Highland, UT

What you’ll do: Volunteers for the Peace House may help with maintenance services, donation updates, supply drives, making copies, updating files, or assisting in educational presentations. Those 18 and older may serve as a shelter coverage volunteer to help answer crisis calls, assist shelter clients with their daily needs, follow up with case worker activities, reinforce shelter rules, and oversee crisis intervention among program participants. On  call volunteers may assist shelter residents with child care, transportation, or translation materials.

What you’ll do: The People’s Health Clinic needs people who can help with reading vital signs, filing office paperwork, or assisting in the clinic. Bilingual volunteers are also needed for interpreting. What our volunteer said: “When volunteering at the People’s Health Clinic, I got to interact with people on a personal level. People come in sick, with no way to pay for their health care, and still some doctors find a way to volunteer their time to help them.”   – Anna Amici, Park City, Utah

What our volunteer said: “The professional I worked with provided a very supportive way to look at the reality of the situation that women were being abused and had nowhere to go. I learned a lot from them. They were all professional and sensitive at the same time, two very difficult qualities to balance at the same time.”   – Melissa Zamarin, Park City, Utah

30 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 31

Pioneer Valley Hospital

Primary Children’s Medical Center

Ronald McDonald House

Salt Lake County Aging Services

3460 South Pioneer Parkway West Valley City, UT 84120 801–964–3142 Website: www.pioneervalleyhospital.com

100 North Medical Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84113 801–662–6560 Website: intermountainhealthcare.org/xp/public/primary

935 East South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84102 801–363–4663 Website: www.rmhslc.org

2001 South State Street, S1500 Salt Lake City, UT 84190 801–468–2454 Website: www.slcoagingservices.org

Volunteer Coordinator: Lorraine Neher Phone: 801-562-4248 Email: [email protected]

Volunteer Department E–mail: [email protected] Phone: 801–662–6560

Volunteer coordinator: Liza Springmeyer Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Kelly Roemer E–mail: [email protected]

What they do: The Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families with children recovering in a hospital. The House provides food, a place to sleep, and the support and comfort of other families in similar situations.

What they do: The mission of Aging Services is to “Foster independence for Salt Lake County’s older generations” by providing a system of services that promotes overall independence. They provide assistance to the existing support network for the elderly population – family, friends, neighbors and other volunteers, churches and other community organizations. Aging Services provides information and assistance to older adults and their caregivers to assess their situation, determine their needs and, if need be, connect them with partner organizations to help meet those needs.

What they do: The primary goal of Pioneer Valley Hospital is to provide patients with excellent health care backed by a staff of highly trained professionals and advanced equipment. This west side medical facility is host to over 36,000 Emergency Room visits per year, making it one of the busiest in the state. What you’ll do: Pioneer Valley Hospital has volunteer opportunities available for youth ages 14 - 18 through its junior volunteer program. Applicants must provide parental authorization, proof of immunization, a completed application, and a two  page essay on why they want to volunteer at Pioneer Valley Hospital. Application materials are available at the hospital’s volunteer desk. A six  month commitment is required, with extensive training opportunities. Junior volunteers may work in the front lobby greeting and discharging patients, or running errands.Other opportunities involve working in the gift shop, labor and delivery floor, medical/surgical floor, and at the front desk in the emergency room. What our volunteer said: “It was a good place to volunteer. They’re very flexible with the hours you want to work there. The staff was very nice and friendly, and helped me out with what I needed to do. Anytime I’d do anything for them, they’d thank me and tell me they couldn’t have gotten it done without me.”

What they do: Primary Children’s is among the top ten pediatric medical centers in the country. It is a level one trauma center, which means it is certified to treat the most severely injured children requiring the most complex care. What you’ll do: Volunteers must be 18 years or older, have a high school diploma and commit to six months of service. Volunteers work in a variety of areas, including child advocacy, patient visits, interpretation, pet therapy, rehabilitation therapy, and many more. Please visit the website to learn about all opportunities and additional volunteer requirements. Primary Children’s Hospital also has a junior volunteer program for high school students to volunteer during the summer. Applications are accepted during the first week of April. What our volunteer said: “Volunteering a few hours a week can do so much. Some times breaking up the mundane schedule of a child in the hospital can make a difference in the way they recover and their attitude towards being in the hospital.

– Jessica Bauerkemper, Salt Lake City, Utah

What you’ll do: Volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House check families in, answer the phone, clean the rooms, and prepare and hand out meals for the residents. What our volunteers said: “I think this is an amazing place to do service. They are very grateful for your help and it really gives you a feeling that you’ve made a difference.”   – Diana Pace, West Valley, Utah “My experience at the Ronald McDonald House has been a great one. The people are very friendly, and I truly believe my assistance has helped to better the living environment for all who stay there.”   – Alex Ketchoyian, Salt Lake City, Utah

What you’ll do: As the gap between available resources and the needs of seniors continues to grow, Aging Services believes the role of the volunteer is critically important. Volunteers are needed in a number of ways, including assisting frail or disabled Salt Lake County residents, transportation, or assisting with employment services, to name a few. Visit the website for more information or to be a volunteer. What our volunteer said: “Aging Services is a great volunteer site. Kelly especially spends a lot of time and energy in keeping volunteers in  formed and happy. I love spending time with my compan  ion, especially knowing that I’m making a difference in her life.”   – Ashley Pederson, Salt Lake City, Utah

  – Megan Smith, West Valley City, Utah

32 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 33

Salt Lake Peer Court

The Sharing Place

Shriner’s Hospitals for Children

Soup Kitchen Homeless Shelter 210 South Rio Grande Street Salt Lake City, UT 84101

645 South 200 East, #101 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801–322–1815 www.saltlakepeercourt.org

1695 East 3300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84106 801–466–6730 Website: www.thesharingplace.org

1275 Fairfax Road at Virginia St. Salt Lake City, UT 84103 801–536–3711 Website: www.shrinershospital.org

Volunteer coordinator: Kathleen Zeitlin E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Cecilie Mattison Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Kathleen Euston E–mail: [email protected]

What they do: Salt Lake Peer Court is an alternative form of juvenile justice in which youth offenders are sentenced and mentored by their peers. The mission of Salt Lake Peer Court is to provide peer intervention and positive resources for youth who commit misdemeanor offenses by holding the offenders accountable for their actions.

What they do: At The Sharing Place, children, teens and their families who are mourning the death of a loved one may share their feelings while healing themselves.

What they do: Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 pediatric hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that provide specialized care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. The purpose of all Shriners Hospitals is to provide care for children so they can lead fuller, more productive lives. All children, from birth to 18 years of age, may be eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals if, in the opinion of the doctors, the child can benefit from the specialized care provided by their hospitals. All services are provided at no charge.

Salt Lake Peer Court is comprised of three components: court hearings, ongoing peer mentoring, and peer mediation. What you’ll do: In a typical court hearing, a panel of seven student  volunteers (grades 9 12) questions the youth offender to gain an understanding of the youth and the offense. A student mentor follows up with a weekly contact. Adult volunteers (18 and older) are assigned to student volunteers with whom they attend the court hearings to provide support and guidance when needed. Adults may also volunteer as greeters or advisors in the courtroom. Youth volunteers for the Salt Lake Peer Court commit to a nine  month volunteer period during the school year. What our volunteer said: “Peer Court is a program that I have seen first hand change the attitudes of my peers and help me relate to a variety of people I would otherwise not know.”

– Libbi Sorenson, Salt Lake City, Utah

34 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

What you’ll do: Volunteers help with grief discussion groups. Volunteers are asked to make a nine–month commitment and must attend mandatory training. What our volunteer said: “The Sharing Place teaches volunteers to listen to children. These children need volunteers to give them a safe place where they can feel loved during their grieving process.”

– Shonti Breisch, Westminster College

What you’ll do: Volunteers for Shriners Hospital may answer phones at the front desk or work in any number of the hospital’s departments, including: prosthetic labs, physical therapy, in–patient or out–patient departments, and recreational therapy. Those who are at least 19 years of age with a good driving record may be involved in transportation. Volunteers for Shriners Hospital must be at least 16 years of age and undergo a background check. Shriners will pay for your drug test and tuberculosis test. A 50–hour minimum commitment is required, working typically 2–3 hours each week.

What they do: The Salt Lake Community Shelter is the largest homeless shelter in Utah. The center provides support and shelter for overcoming homelessness. The center provides people with basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. What you’ll do: Volunteers prepare and serve food for the people at the homeless shelter. They also pack up the remainder of the food for the “night riders” who take the food to another homeless shelter site. What our volunteer said: “Always be grateful for what you have. The people I saw coming in and out of the shelter surprised me. Some of them you would never have guessed didn’t have a home or couldn’t afford food. I met a lot of people that had sad stories but still tried hard to live. Some had jobs but did not make enough money to live. I had a great time there and still volunteer when I can.”

– April Lewis, Salt Lake City, Utah

What our volunteer said: “I learned so much from the patients. I’ll never forget them.”

– Guinn Dunn, Salt Lake City, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 35

Special Olympics

St. Mary’s Parish

Sunrise Senior Living

The Children’s Center

243 East 400 South, Suite 111 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801–363–1111 Website: www.sout.org

1505 West White Pine Canyon Road Park City, UT 435–649–9676 Website: www.stmarysparkcity.com

2130 East 9400 South Sandy, UT 84093 801–453–9600 Website: www.sunriseseniorliving.com

1885 East Medical Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801–582–5534

Volunteer coordinator: Dani Stiles E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Sandy Foley E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Nichole Cook E–mail: [email protected]

5242 South 4820 West Kearns, UT 84118 801–966–4251 Website: www.tccslc.org

What they do: Special Olympics is dedicated to empowering children and adults with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training, and competition. Special Olympics offers year–round training and competition in 30 Olympic–type summer and winter sports.

What they do: The three churches of St. Mary’s Parish serve the Catholic community of Summit and Wasatch Counties. St. Mary’s Parish aims to share the healing power of God’s love, serve those in need, provide opportunities for faith development, foster unity among the multicultural people who form the parish, and embrace and engage all parish members, especially youth, in living a vibrant, Catholic faith.

What they do: Sunrise Senior Living of Sandy features 79 apartments that include assisted living and memory care. The apartment selections include one– and two–bedroom suites as well as small and medium studios.

Volunteer coordinator: Penney Gregerson Phone: 801-578-2329 E–mail: [email protected]

What you’ll do: Special Olympics volunteers are needed to help run a successful athletic event. Each event needs volunteers to help with scoring, timing, handing out awards, getting athletes to the staging areas, and giving positive reinforcement. Volunteers may also be utilized at fund–raising events. What our volunteer said: “I’ve been involved with Special Olympics for five years and it has been an amazing experience. I’ve learned a lot and I have developed many lifelong friendships. It has helped me gain a love and appreciation for service.

– Shelly Thompson, Salt Lake City, Utah

What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed to teach religious education classes to youth. Volunteers would be required to commit to teaching every other week from October to May. Required training is offered in September. Volunteers must be reliable, Catholic, and 16 years or older. Volunteers will also be required to have to have a background check and take online training. Volunteers may also help with the food bank or thrift shop in Heber. Contact Sue at 435–657–0209 to get involved. The Niños on Skis program provides opportunities for children of Spanish immigrants to learn how to ski. Volunteers are needed to help children with skiing program. Contact Ernest Oriente at 435–615–8486 for more information. What our volunteer said: “I learned how to change a diaper and how to cook! I defi– nitely learned a lot.”

36 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

– Gina Kopcrak, Park City, Utah

Activities at Sunrise Senior Living range from clubs and outings to church activities and physical fitness.

What they do: The Children’s Center, located in Salt Lake and Kearns, provides mental health care for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. A clinical staff evaluates the needs of the family and they receive services on a sliding fee scale. One–fourth of the children are recommended to a therapeutic preschool.

What you’ll do: Volunteers help in every aspect of the community. Volunteers can participate in everything from planning activities for the residents to helping serve dinner or vacuuming and taking out the trash. Volunteers can help with anything that needs to be done at Sunrise Senior Living.

What you’ll do: There are two volunteers assigned to a class of eight children. Volunteers usually attend one session a week but are encouraged to come as frequently as they’d like. They provide entertainment, play games, do arts and crafts, and read with the children of the preschool.

What our volunteer said: “I have really learned to appreciate the people who live at Sunrise. I have had the opportunity to get to know them and I feel like I now have 10 new grandmas and grandpas. Everyone here is so nice and appreciates every little thing you do.”

What our volunteers said: “Although volunteering at The Children’s Center was dif– ficult at times, it made it all worth while to see these small children progress in a very positive way. The Children’s Center gives small children a better chance at leading hap– py and successful lives. It’s an amazing thing to be a part of.”

Service and care options at Sunrise include assisted living, short–term stays, and Alzheimer’s care. They offer amenities, services, and assistance options to meet the varied needs of their residents.



– Jenele Vander Veur, Midvale, Utah



– Akela Bellazatin, Salt Lake City, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 37

The Road Home: Kids Book Club

Tooele County Children’s Justice Center

U–FIT University of Utah College of Health

University of Utah Lowell Bennion Service Center

250 South 1850 East, Room 241 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801–587–9713 Website: www.health.utah.edu/outreach/ufit.html 210 South Rio Grande Street (455 West) Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801–359–4142 ext. 7298 Website: www.theroadhome.org Volunteer Coordinator: Ashley Farmer E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The Road Home provides support and shelter for overcoming homelessness. They have a wide variety of programs. More specifically, the Kids Book Club is a weekly two–hour program in which volunteers read with children followed by activities to improve their comprehension skills. What you’ll do: Volunteers enable The Road Home to provide services such as computer classes, assisting at the front desk, and helping with meals. In the Kids Book Club, volunteers read with the children individually and in a group. They then do activities related to the books they’ve read. What our volunteer said: “I have felt very privileged to work with the children at the Road Home. Reading is such a vital and basic life skill and it was so rewarding to be able to assist these children with such an important skill.”

– Linn Tadje, Sandy, Utah

25 South 100 East Tooele, UT 84074 435-843-3440 Website: www.co.tooele.ut.us/children.htm Volunteer coordinator: Jamie Lane Email: [email protected] What they do: The Tooele Children’s Justice Center holds interviews for allegedly abused children and provides a safe, home–like environment for children. What you’ll do: Volunteers for the Tooele Children’s Justice Center may be put to work doing general cleaning of the facility, computer work, filing, office work, or yard maintenance. Volunteers must be 15 years or older. What our volunteer said: “The boxes we distributed were very appreciated. This proj– ect will probably be ongoing. I have learned how to solicit donations of materials and how to organize and direct la– bor.”

– Matthew Snarr, Tooele, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Hester Henderson E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The U–FIT Special Physical Activity Program provides fun, noncompetitive physical activities that will help youth (ages 5–15) with disabilities to reach individual goals. Therapeutic art and swimming is also included for program participants. U–FIT provides families with resource manuals and small focus groups for different educational outreach programs.

200 South Central Campus Drive 101 Olpin Union Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801–581–4811 Website: www.sa.utah.edu/bennion What they do: The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center at the University of Utah provides volunteer opportunities to University of Utah students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

What you’ll do: Skilled volunteers help the participants build friendships, increase self–esteem, and have fun in a nurturing environment. Volunteer responsibilities require playing with the participants and helping each child work on basic skills. Activities include yoga, swimming, basketball, soccer, beach games, rhythm and dance, softball, and floor hockey.

The Bennion Center hosts more than 45 student–directed service programs that provide students, faculty, staff, and alumni with unique opportunities to serve the community. Programs tackle a wide variety of issues, from health and environment to social services, cross–cultural understanding, and education. Most programs work in partnership with a local agency, school, or nonprofit organization. A few programs serve the university community directly.

U–FIT takes place every Friday night from 6–8 p.m. during fall and spring semesters. Volunteers must be 18 years old. A background check, training, and orientation are required. Volunteers should plan to commit to an entire semester.

What you’ll do: The Lowell Bennion Community Service Center sponsors student run projects such as service parties, service learning scholars, civic engagement, and alternative spring breaks.

What our volunteer said: “I stayed with the same child for the whole semester and formed a bond with that child and family. It was very fun and rewarding to watch the kids learn new skills and ad– vance in the goals we set for them at the beginning of the semester.”

What our volunteer said: “I have found a friendly and inviting haven in the U of U’s renowned Bennion Center. It feels great to surround my– self with peers who share similar ideals and interests. The BC offers endless opportunities for community involve– ment, making friends, and leadership development. Join– ing the Bennion Center family has been the best decision of my college career.”



– Shelly Thacker, Centerville, Utah



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– Andrea Corwin, Sandy, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 39

University Health Care 50 North Medical Drive #AC218

Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801–581–7660 Website: healthcare.utah.edu/volunteer Volunteer coordinator: Lori Tavey E–mail: [email protected] What they do: University Health Care serves people from across the state and throughout the Intermountain West – from burn patients and stroke victims to critically ill newborns, organ transplant recipients, and cancer patients. What you’ll do: Volunteers provide assistance, information, and support for patients, visitors, and staff, in occupational therapy, flower delivery, the emergency room, and the surgical waiting room, to name a few examples. As a volunteer in the surgical waiting room, volunteers act as an advocate for families of patients undergoing surgery and to provide information and assistance. Volunteers in this area may answer phone calls, communicate between surgeons and families, track updates on patients, and make occasional rounds. Volunteers must be 18 years or older to work in this area and will work closely with the nurse liason on duty. Volunteers must adhere to a six–month minimum commitment, pass a background check, submit immunization records, and complete hospital training. Visit the website for further information. What our volunteer said: “Volunteering in the surgical waiting room was not only an amazing experience for me but a real eye–opener as I was able to work alongside a medical staff and become familiar with hospital procedures and how to make people feel as comfortable as possible.”

– Linda Jo Taylor, Magna, Utah

40 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

U.S. Dream Academy at Dual Immersion Academy

1155 S. Glendale Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801–972–1425 Website: www.usdreamacademy.org Volunteer coordinator: Kristina Muck E–mail: [email protected] What they do: U.S. Dream Academy’s model combines strong academic support with one–to–one mentoring in one after–school program. U.S. Dream Academy was one of the first national non–profits to launch this model for children of prisoners distinct from other programs that do not provide all the program elements in a single location. What you’ll do: Volunteers serve as mentors to children and provide programming that fulfills the needs of the children. What our volunteer said: “I liked working there because it is a great cause and you get to work with wonderful people. For me, I got to observe a need and create an opportunity to serve that fit my experi– ence.”

– Monlo Beck, Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah AIDS Foundation

Utah Federation for Youth

1408 South 1100 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105 801–487–2323 Website: www.utahaids.org

S. L. C. C. PO Box 30808 Salt Lake City, UT 84130 801–468–0699 Website: www.ufyi.org

Volunteer coordinator: Matt Siemionkl Email: [email protected] also [email protected] What they do: The Utah AIDS Foundation provides a variety of services to people living with HIV/AIDS including case management, nutrition services, and support groups. In addition the foundation educates the general public about HIV/AIDS and offers free HIV testing. What you’ll do: There are several opportunities for volunteers depending upon your skill level. Volunteers can work in the foodbank, deliver meals, provide office support, work at special events, and more. It is best to visit the website to find the most up–to–date volunteer needs. What our volunteers said: “Volunteering at the UAF enriched my knowledge about HIV/AIDS. I’m a lot more aware of this topic than ever before. People are super friendly there too!”

– An–An Chang, Salt Lake City, Utah

“The UAF focuses their goals on the need of their popu– lation. They are dedicated to continually evaluating those changing needs and make adjustments to the services they provide.”

– Nicole Nguyen, North Salt Lake, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Marni Timmerman E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Utah Federation for Youth promotes positive youth development and drug prevention through education, community involvement, and outdoor recreation. Guuleysi is the Somali word for success. The Guuleysi program targets youth ages 6–18 by providing extracurricular and recreational activities to ensure their academic success. What you’ll do: Volunteer mentors for Utah Federation for Youth assist students during after–school programs by tutoring in reading and math, doing recreational activities, performing community service–learning projects, and helping to develop life skills. Volunteers may also present lessons during the after–school program aimed at empowering these youth to make better choices and engage in more positive, social activities. Lessons run between 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. What our volunteer said: “I have had an amazing experience working with the Guu– leysi girls. It’s been very rewarding helping them finish their homework and seeing the sense of accomplishment on their faces when they finish successfully. They have been a lot of fun and full of energy. Field trips were always a blast!”

– Heather Urton, Centerville Heights, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 41

Utah Food Bank Services

Wasatch County Library

Wentworth Assisted Living

YWCA

1025 South 700 West Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801–887–1229 Website: www.utahfoodbank.org

465 East 1200 South Heber City, UT 84032 435–654–1511 Website: http://www.wasatch.lib.ut.us

There are four sites in the Salt Lake Valley in Salt Lake City, Sandy and Draper. Please visit the Website to find the location nearest you.

322 East Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801–537–8600 Website: www.ywca.com

Website: www.wentworthseniorliving.com Volunteer coordinators: Haley Greer E–mail: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Kristen Bowcutt E–mail: [email protected]

What they do: The Utah Food Bank Services staff and volunteers work together to gather and distribute emergency food to individuals and families experiencing the pain of hunger in Utah.

What they do: The Wasatch County Library offers an extensive library catalog, Internet access, and programs and events to the public. Patrons must be residents of Wasatch County and five years of age or older to acquire a library card.

What you’ll do: The Utah Food Bank Services needs people to inspect and sort food in preparation for shipment. The Food Bank also needs help delivering food boxes each month to homebound senior citizens and people with disabilities. Volunteers ages 16 and older can help serve and clean up meals prepared for over 450 children each weekday at Kids Café sites throughout the Salt Lake valley. Kids Café service requires a three–month minimum commitment. Help is also needed in the office to organize volunteers, answer phone calls, write thank–you letters, file important information, or assist with data entry. All volunteers must be 12 years or older. Those under 18 years of age must accompanied by an adult. What our volunteer said: “The people there were very grateful for my help, and I had plenty of work to do. It was satisfying to see the people that you help out with food donations.”

– Denise Gitlin, Salt Lake City, Utah

Events offered by the library include preschool story hour every Wednesday, book club, computer training, and genealogy classes, to name a few. The LearningExpress Library provides a completely interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons, students, and adult learners succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass. You’ll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. What you’ll do: “Friends of the Library” is a volunteer organization established to promote the Wasatch County Library. Its purpose is to raise funds for library materials, coordinate volunteers, and seek ways to help enhance the fine services offered at the library to residents of Wasatch County. What our volunteer said: “Libraries are the foundation of knowledge and I loved aid– ing our community’s education.”

42 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

What they do: Wentworth Senior Communities is a leader in providing quality senior communities in Utah. They currently manage over 450 assisted living, independent living and special care units for seniors in the state. Wentworth Senior Communities offers care options such as retirement living, assisted living, special Alzheimer’s care, skilled nursing, hospice, rehabilitation, home health care, and respite care. They are committed to providing residents with the utmost comfort and care, as well as state–of–the– art facilities, programs and amenities. What you’ll do: Volunteers will be able to participate in all activities, such as playing cards, bingo, hand ball, painting nails, or just talking to the residents. What our volunteer said: “This site has taught me a ton about life, mainly from lis– tening to the advice of the seniors. Life goes fast; we need to make the best of it.”

– Jessie Berk, Sandy, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Carol Shifflett E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The YWCA of Salt Lake City is dedicated to strengthening the safety, health, and well–being of women and children in the community. Programs include: domestic violence crisis shelter, children’s advocacy, housing for pregnant and parenting teens, transitional housing, education classes, child care, and health care. What you’ll do: Volunteers who undergo an extensive background check, orientation, and 25–hour training education work directly with people who are living in crisis because of domestic violence. Volunteers may also work in the shelter, help at fundraising events or assist in the child care center. All volunteers for the YWCA must fill out an application and undergo a background check to be considered. Those who wish to work in the shelter or at fund–raising events must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers 16 or older may work in the child care center. What our volunteer said: “The second day I showed up the kids remembered my name. After that, we played like we had all known each other for years. It was awesome!”

– Mustafa Hussain, Salt Lake City, Utah

– Kristopher Powell, Heber City, Utah

Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele – 43

Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah Central & Southern Utah American Fork Hospital

1159 East 200 North American Fork, UT 84003 801–855–3372 Website: www.intermountainhealthcare.org Volunteer coordinator: Sharon Harris Phone Number: 801–855–3506 Email: [email protected] What they do: Intermountain’s non–profit hospitals and clinics are operated for the benefit of the community, not to maximize profit or benefit shareholders. As a result, Intermountain is able to provide charity care to qualifying patients. What you’ll do: A variety of volunteer opportunities are available including service in the emergency department, surgery waiting areas, nursery, gift shop and more. There are several opportunities for adults as well a Junior Volunteer Program for those under 18. What our volunteer said: “I’ve loved volunteering here. I’ve learned how to forget my– self and care for others. When I volunteer I always leave with a smile and a happier outlook on life.”

– Heidi Robinson, Lindon, Utah

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Utah

285 West Tabernacle Street, Suite 305 St. George, UT 84770 435–986–9776 Website: www.bbbsu.org Volunteer coordinator: Teri Iverson E–mail: [email protected] What they do: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah matches youth with carefully screened volunteers to form a mutually rewarding friendship. Big Brothers Big Sisters offers various mentoring programs to fit the needs of every individual volunteer. Children enrolling in the program are between the ages of six and 12. However, a match can last until the child is 18, when he or she graduates from the program. This program is available in Salt Lake County, Ogden, Park City, and St. George. What you’ll do: Volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles) meet 2–4 times each month for at least an hour and do fun activities together, such as going to the park, walking a dog, making arts and crafts, hiking, fishing, studying, or whatever is fun for both the Big and Little. What our volunteer said: “It’s an amazing feeling when all of the little kids see you and run up to you and give you the biggest hug. It just makes you feel like you made a difference in their life.”

– Eliza Burgess, Park City, Utah

Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Cedar City Library in the Park

Various Clubs and Addresses Across Utah Visit www.bgca.org to find a club.

303 North 100 East Cedar City, UT 84720 435–586–6661 Website: www.cedarcitylibrary.org

What they do: The Boys and Girls Clubs of America provides a safe place where young people can learn and grow with positive adult guidance and supervision. The after–school program caters to youth ages 5–18 years old. What you’ll do: Volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club may work as teachers helpers, supervise field trip outings, or assist with activities such as coloring and playing basketball. During the school year volunteers are needed to tutor students in a number of subjects. What our volunteer said: “Volunteering at the club has given me such an appreciation for places that are trying to help kids because the kids there are able to do fun things and build better futures.”

– Amanda Love, Sandy, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Steve Decker E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The Cedar City Library in the Park provides prompt and friendly service to all patrons and potential patrons while realizing the commitment to collect and dispense information. As a center for recreational reading, community research, and public service, the library serves as a source of self–education and personal enrichment. The library is open Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and closed on Sundays and holidays. What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed to help reshelve materials after they are returned. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system is helpful, but not required. Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. Flexible hours for service are available. What our volunteer said: “[My service] gave more time to the full–time librarians to do their job… and I learned how to use a library. Youth LINC helped me find myself and see what I am capable of through witnessing the changes I can make in people’s lives.”

44 – Service Sites: Wasatch Front, Park City & Tooele

– Kate Montoya, Cedar City, Utah

Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah – 45

College of Eastern Utah SUN Involvement Center

Children’s Justice Center

Doctors’ Free Clinic

Emerald Pointe Assisted Living

315 South 100 East Provo, UT 84606 801–851– 8554 Website: www.co.utah.ut.us/dept/cjc

1036 East Riverside Drive St. George, UT 84790 435–656–0022 Website: www.doctorsvolunteerclinic.org

995 South Regency Road Cedar City, UT 84720 435–867–0055 Website: www.emeraldpointealf.com

Volunteer coordinator: Patty Huestis Phone: 801–851– 8504 Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Cari Duncun Email: [email protected]

Volunteer coordinator: Flora Bohne Fax: 435–867–1185

What they do: The Doctors’ Free Clinic is a private, nonprofit, community–based health care clinic that provides quality medical care to uninsured children and adults, the working poor, and the homeless. They serve those who live at or below the poverty level and those who are ineligible for Medicaid. They provide access to health care and education for prevention as they assist patients with responsibility toward health. The clinic provides medical services, mental health services, dental services, access to qualified medical specialists on an urgent basis, and pharmaceutical assistance to patients in need of medications.

What they do: Assisted living at Emerald Pointe is designed for senior adults who wish to maintain their independent lifestyle but may need some additional assistance to do so. The goal at Emerald Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is to meet each resident’s individual needs while maintaining the highest level of choice, dignity, privacy, and respect – all in a homelike atmosphere. Emerald Pointe is dedicated to a life engagement philosophy of social, psychological, spiritual, and physical well–being for every individual.

451 East 400 North Price, UT 84501 435–613–5284 Website: www.ceu.edu/sun Volunteer coordinator: Kathy Murray E–mail: [email protected] What they do: The SUN Involvement Center is a non–profit organization that is dedicated to helping students, faculty, and the community through meaningful community service. It provides a clearly identified place for volunteer information, training, and opportunities. What you’ll do: The center provides volunteers with a variety of ways to get involved. These include mentoring elementary school students, assisting the disabled and building projects. What our volunteers said: “I loved all the people that I volunteered with the opportu– nities that became available through the SUN center.”

– Eve Guymon, Price, Utah

What they do: The Children’s Justice Center is a homelike facility that serves children and families who are experiencing the crisis and chaos that comes with the disclosure of significant physical or sexual abuse of a child. The focus of the Children’s Justice Center is to reduce the trauma of the child abuse investigation and help the child feel safe to reveal the truth. What you’ll do: A victim assistant’s role is to be a consistent presence in the life of a child who has been through an abuse investigation. A victim assistant is assigned a child to work with one–on– one, on a weekly basis, for six months. The on–site victim support program involves spending time with children while they are visiting the Children’s Justice Center. The volunteer works a two–hour shift at the same time every week. This position requires a four–month commitment and a one–hour orientation. Volunteers for the children and teen groups set up rooms, sign in families, and help with the children during group sessions. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. What our volunteer said: “I have been able to meet a lot of people and see my influ– ence touch the lives of people that do not know me person– ally.”

46 – Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah

What you’ll do: Volunteers are needed to help in the back office with doctors and nurses, assist with paperwork, answer phone calls, take blood pressure and temperature readings, file papers, and make appointments. Training is provided on site. What our volunteer said: “I was really touched by all of the compassionate volunteers. The medical field is challenging, but the doctors were re– ally genuine and wanted to help. The clinic made a huge difference to these people because it provided something for people that they couldn’t provide for themselves. I was amazed at how many people desperately need this kind of help.”

– Hayley Paul, St. George, Utah

What you’ll do: Emerald Pointe welcomes volunteers to visit, read, or walk with residents living in both the memory care and assisted living wings. Groups are welcome to perform and are also needed to serve special dinners, or to assist with outside improvements. Playing games and talking with residents is a very big part of a volunteer’s responsibility. Volunteers may be as young as 12, but should come with an adult supervisor. What our volunteer said: “I think that my service site was meaningful because I was able to bring joy into the lives of the residents at Emerald Pointe. They didn’t get to see very many people, so seeing a new face was good for them. I also was able to get used to seeing people that are different from me.”

– Julie Montoya, Cedar City, Utah

– Katie Yeates, Orem, Utah

Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah – 47

Family Support Center

Hurricane Rehabilitation Center

Kids on the Move

1255 North 1200 West Orem, UT 84057 801–229–1181 Website: www.familysupportcenter.org

416 North State Hurricane, Utah 84734 435–635–9833

475 West 260 North Orem, UT 84057 801–221–9930 Website: www.kidsonthemove.org

Volunteer coordinator: Christi Newell, 435–817–0836 Volunteer coordinator: Jill Weiser Email: [email protected] What they do: The Family Support and Treatment Center in Orem is an abuse prevention and treatment center. The facility features a crisis nursery where children from birth to age 11 may stay when a family is in need of help or support. The mission of the Family Support Center is to protect children, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse. What you’ll do: Volunteers may help out in the crisis nursery, playing with the kids and providing one–on–one attention. You must be 16 or older and complete a background check to apply. Volunteers will be required to go through an orientation, and must commit to two to three hours of service each week for three to four weeks. What our volunteer said: “Working and playing with the kids is a lot of fun. I appre– ciated their response to the volunteers. They loved it when we came to play with them. I learned that by just playing with them and loving them we were making a difference. The time spent was very worthwhile.”

What they do: The Hurricane Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility and home to the elderly residents. Older patients also stay at the center to recover from injuries which enables them to function independently. What you’ll do: Volunteers at the Hurricane Rehab Center may assist in a number of activities, including reading, playing games, writing, painting nails, and simply talking to and spending time with the residents. More groups are needed who will share their time and talents. The residents love to listen to people play the piano or other instruments for them. Some residents don’t have family close by, and some rarely have visitors. When someone shows them extra special attention, it makes them feel important. What our volunteer said: “Just talking and playing with the residents brightened my day and they enjoyed seeing new faces. I learned that ev– eryone is an individual no matter what age they are.”

– Brittany Phillips, Hurricane, Utah

Volunteer coordinator: Kathy Leedon Phone: 801–221–9930 ext. 100 What they do: Kids on the Move provides early intervention support and services to families with children from birth to age three. This nonprofit organization serves families of children with special needs, as well as low–income families. What you’ll do: Individuals and groups are both welcome to volunteer at Kids on the Move. Volunteers (16 and older) are primarily needed in the evenings to provide child care during parent training. Volunteers may also do any of the following activities: make instructional materials, help with office work, assist with cleaning and landscaping, complete sewing projects, aid in Eagle Scout projects, conduct donation drives, or build toys and furniture. What our volunteer said: “I got to watch children and play with them. The leaders of Kids on the Move and the parents all showed tons of ap preciation for my willingness to serve. It was a great expe– rience, and I grew to love the children I served.”

Kolob Care and Rehabilitation of St. George

178 South 1200 East St. George, Utah 84790 435–688–1207 Website: www.kolobcare.com Volunteer coordinator: Keri Graff What they do: Kolob Care and Rehabilitation of St. George is a long–term care facility. They offer a wide array of activities, comprehensive rehabilitation, advanced therapy techniques, and respite and hospice care. The residents are people of all ages who need services for a variety of reasons. What you’ll do: Volunteers help decorate rooms and hallways and play games with the residents. They will also help write letters to family and friends. Really the most important thing a volunteer will do is spend time with the residents. What our volunteers said: “I learned the difficult lesson of selflessness. It was hard to go at times and sometimes I felt like I wasn’t helping any– one. However, I know they were grateful and that it’s not about you and the recognition you might get, but it’s about the people you serve.”

– Michaela Welker, St. George, Utah

– Amber Robinson, Orem, Utah

– Mysha Bagley, Orem, Utah

48 – Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah

Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah – 49

United Way of Utah County

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

UVU Center for Service and Learning

148 North 100 West Provo, UT 84601 801–377–6600 Website: www.unitedwayuc.org

1034 North 500 West Provo, UT 84604 801–357–7850 Website: www.utahvalleyregional.org

800 West University Parkway SC 101 Orem, UT 84058 801–863–8786 Website: www.uvsc.edu/volunteer

Volunteer coordinator: Summer Barrick Email: [email protected]

To volunteer, call Volunteer Services at 801–357–7245.

Volunteer coordinator: Melanie Sorenson E–mail: [email protected]

What they do: The United Way assesses the needs of the community and applies leadership to solve simple and complex problems, improving lives one at a time. Their vast network of resources focuses on building financially self–sufficient families, preparing children to succeed in school and beyond, and creating a cohesive community. What you’ll do: There are many ways to serve through the United Way of Utah County. They run a 211 information and referral system, as well as Sub for Santa, Welcome Baby, tax consulting and paratransit programs, to name a few. The United Way also provides a database with hundreds of volunteer opportunities around the state. What our volunteer said: “This service experience was amazing. It was so simple, yet so satisfying. All I really did was go a few hours at night and play with the kids: read them stories, watch movies with them, play tag outside. It just went to show how sim– ple such a stellar experience can be.”

– Porter Illi, Pleasant Grove, Utah

What they do: Utah Valley Regional Medical Center is a 395–bed full– service tertiary and acute care referral center serving Utah County and central and southern Utah. As a nonprofit service of Intermountain Healthcare, Utah Valley Regional is committed to providing quality care at the lowest possible cost. Utah Valley Regional offers the Utah Valley Heart Center, the Newborn ICU and Cancer Services. Other quality services include: Emergency and Trauma Services, Critical Care, Women’s and Children’s Services, Behavioral Health and the Utah Valley Rehabilitation Center. What you’ll do: Volunteers for Utah Valley Regional Medical Center must be over 18, friendly, outgoing and willing to work with all types of people. Junior volunteers also work at Utah Valley Regional after school and during the summer. You must also be willing to serve one three–to–four hour shift per week for at least six months. Applicants must complete an online application for a volunteer position. Placement will be made according to skill, availability of positions, availability of applicant and reference check. Volunteers in this facility work anywhere from the Well Baby Nursery to Patient Services to Human Resources, and more.

What they do: The Center for Service and Learning is dedicated to providing service and service–learning opportunities for Utah Valley University students, faculty, and staff. Through programs and projects in the classroom, the community, and the world, the center works to increase social and cultural awareness, build a sense of community commitment, and extend meaningful educational opportunities that increase knowledge and enhance skill. What you’ll do: The UVU Center for Service and Learning provides information on local volunteer needs, opportunities for leadership, details on academic service–learning, and other events that link the campus and the community. Students can search for volunteer opportunities online through the Volunteer Opportunity Database.

What our volunteer said: “I volunteer in the emergency room. It was one of the best times of my life. I was able to help a lot of patients. Amaz– ing!”

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– Student participant

Service Sites: Central & Southern Utah – 51

Index index Community

American Cancer Society............................................................................13 Cancer Wellness House...............................................................................16 Cathedral of the Madeleine.........................................................................17 Catholic Community Services.....................................................................18 Cedar City Library in the Park....................................................................45 Christian Center of Park City......................................................................19 College of Eastern Utah SUN Involvement Center.................................... 46 Crossroads Urban Center........................................................................... 20 English Skills Learning Center....................................................................21 Family Promise........................................................................................... 22 Family Support Center......................................................................... 22, 48 Guadalupe Schools......................................................................................23 International Rescue Committee................................................................ 26 Operation Smile......................................................................................... 30 Neighborhood House..................................................................................29 Peace House.................................................................................................31 Safe Harbor Crisis Center..............................................................................9 Salt Lake Peer Court................................................................................... 34 Soup Kitchen...............................................................................................33 St. Mary’s Parish......................................................................................... 36 Tooele County Children’s Justice Center.....................................................38 United Way of Utah County.......................................................................50 University of Utah Lowell Bennion Service Center.....................................39 Utah Federation for Youth...........................................................................41 Utah Food Bank Services........................................................................... 42 UVU Center for Service and Learning........................................................51 Wasatch County Library............................................................................ 42 4-H Mentoring with Promise......................................................................12 YWCA........................................................................................................ 43

Disability

Camp Kostopulos .......................................................................................16 Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism.................................17 Center for Disability Services, University of Utah .....................................18 Center for Persons with Disabilities Bear River Activity & Skills Center......7 Jordan Valley School ................................................................................. 26 Neighborhood House .................................................................................29 Special Olympics ....................................................................................... 36 U–FIT ........................................................................................................39

Elderly

Community Nursing Services ....................................................................19 Cottage Glen Assisted Living..................................................................... 20 Emerald Pointe Assisted Living ..................................................................47 Highland Care Center.................................................................................24 Hurricane Rehabilitation Center ................................................................48 Kolob Care and Rehabilitation of St. George..............................................49 Legacy House .............................................................................................27 Life Care Centers of America......................................................................27 Murray Care Center .................................................................................. 28 Salt Lake County Aging Services ...............................................................33 Sunrise Senior Living .................................................................................37 Wentworth Assisted Living ....................................................................... 43

Environment

Camp Kostopulos........................................................................................16 Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes.....................................23 Heber Valley Historic Railroad...................................................................23 National Ability Center...............................................................................24 Stokes Nature Center...................................................................................10

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Medical

ACES – Valley Mental Health.....................................................................13 American Cancer Society............................................................................13 American Fork Hospital............................................................................. 44 Cancer Wellness House...............................................................................16 Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism.................................17 Community Nursing Services.....................................................................19 Davis Hospital and Medical Center..............................................................7 Doctors’ Free Clinic....................................................................................47 Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes.....................................23 Huntsman Cancer Hospital.........................................................................25 Intermountain Medical Center....................................................................25 Maliheh Free Clinic.................................................................................... 28 McKay–Dee Hospital....................................................................................8 Neuroworx.................................................................................................. 30 People’s Health Clinic.................................................................................31 Pioneer Valley Hospital...............................................................................32 Primary Children’s Medical Center.............................................................32 Ronald McDonald House...........................................................................33 Shriners Hospitals for Children...................................................................35 South Davis Community Hospital..............................................................10 University Health Care . ............................................................................ 40 Utah AIDS Foundation...............................................................................41 Utah Valley Regional Medical Center.........................................................50

Youth

ACES – Valley Mental Health.....................................................................13 Arts–Kids....................................................................................................14 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah..................................................6, 14, 15, 44 Boys and Girls Club of America........................................................ 6, 15, 45 Camp Kostopulos........................................................................................16 Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism.................................17 Children’s Justice Center............................................................................ 46 Community Nursing Services.....................................................................19 Discovery Gateway......................................................................................21 Family Connection Center............................................................................8 Family Support Center......................................................................... 22, 48 Foundation for Children and Youth with Diabetes.....................................23 Guadalupe Schools......................................................................................23 Jordan Valley School................................................................................... 26 Kids on the Move........................................................................................49 Neighborhood House..................................................................................29 PALS Utah State University..........................................................................9 Peace House.................................................................................................31 Primary Children’s Medical Center.............................................................32 Ronald McDonald House...........................................................................33 Salt Lake Peer Court................................................................................... 34 Shriners Hospitals for Children...................................................................35 Special Olympics........................................................................................ 36 The Children’s Center..................................................................................37 The Road Home: Kids Book Club...............................................................38 The Treehouse Children’s Museum.............................................................11 The Christmas Box House...........................................................................12 The Sharing Place....................................................................................... 34 Tooele County Children’s Justice Center.....................................................38 U–FIT.........................................................................................................39 United Way of Utah County.......................................................................50 U.S. Dream Academy at Dual Immersion Academy.................................. 40 Utah Federation for Youth...........................................................................41 4-H Mentoring with Promise......................................................................12

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Thank You

to those without whom this Directory would not be possible.

• Ellie Nazzal ( YouthLINC 2007, 2009) and DeeAnna Phelps (YouthLINC 2003). • The State Office of Education & Chase Bank • Over 800 students who have participated in the YouthLINC program and who have contributed over 70,000 hours of local service in Utah over the last ten years. Our hope is that this directory will continue to inspire Utah’s youth to serve, ultimately creating lifetime humanitarians.

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