Community Needs

In this program, we recruit individuals as mentors and assign them to one of the youth (between the ages of 9 and 15) involved in our program. Part of the mentor's responsibilities in this role include meeting one-on-one with their mentee each week, attending bi-annual mentor trainings, and attending activities provided by the organization (when able). Our organization does our best to provide an environment that fosters belonging, independence, generosity, and mastery among youth, their families, and their mentors.

Mentors meet for an activity with their mentees for 1-2 hours each week according to the mentor's schedule. These activities are generally planned by the mentor.

Mentors should commit to one full year. This is better for the mentor/mentee relationship because it shows the youth consistency. Virtual activities/calls/texts/and overall just reaching out will be acceptable for weeks where you may be out of town or overall unable to meet in person.

We are always looking for Spanish speaking mentors as well!

Please reach out with any questions you may have!

How do I get involved?

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please reach out to our Program Director, Brandon Summers (info below), or sign up at the link here! We look forward to meeting you!

Want to learn more about us? Check out our social media:
Instagram: 4hmentoring
Facebook: 4hmentoring
Pinterest: 4hleadership

Director:
Brandon Summers
brandon.summers@usu.edu
385-233-7505

As part of our mission to support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias, we are actively seeking student volunteers who can contribute to our efforts while fulfilling their internship or practicum requirements. We offer a variety of projects that can be customized to meet students' academic interests and career goals, including:

1. Community Education: This project involves organizing and delivering educational presentations on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. Students will have the chance to organize education in communities that matter to them.

2. Marketing: This project focuses on promoting Alzheimer’s Association events, programs, and services through various marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, and event flyers. Students can enhance their skills in content creation, digital marketing, and strategic communication.

3. Volunteer Management: Students will gain experience in recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. They may also work on developing strategies to keep volunteers engaged throughout the year. This is a great fit for students interested in human resources, nonprofit management, or leadership roles.

4. Community Outreach: Students will assist in building relationships with local organizations, businesses, and healthcare providers to strengthen community partnerships and extend the reach of Alzheimer’s support services. This project is ideal for those interested in public relations, networking, and partnership development. A past project included collaborating with local businesses to sponsor Alzheimer's Association events.

5. Community Needs Assessment: Students will have the opportunity to assess local community needs by hosting community forums. These events can be held in various communities and will collect information and ideas about dementia. Students will conduct surveys, analyzing data, and identifying gaps in resources for families affected by dementia. This project is ideal for students interested in research, public health, or social work.

6. Tailored Projects- TBD. Work with our team to come up with something specific that meets the mission of our organizations and your specific interests.

Each project is designed to offer hands-on experience and can be tailored to align with your students’ academic goals and areas of interest. These internships not only provide meaningful professional development but also allow students to make a lasting impact on their community. We are also open to other ideas for internship projects that may make a meaningful difference in Alzheimers and dementia in Utah.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the following form.
Contact Raven Albertson at rsalbertson@alz.org with any questions. You may also visit the organization's website here.

These assisted living facilities are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help lead exercises, crafts, and share their unique talents with our community. Whether you're a fitness guru, a crafty creator, or have a special skill to share, we need YOU! This is a fantastic opportunity to give back, connect with others, and have some fun!

Get Involved:

Interested? Know of any others who are interested ? Please contact Krista Dyer by email at Krista.dyer@rmcare.com.

Grove Creek Assisted Living
175 N State St, Lindon, UT 84042

River Pointe Assisted Living
462 S 900 E St, Provo, UT 84606

Spring Hollow Assisted Living
92 S 800 E, Orem, UT 84097

Foreign language opportunity available!!

Did you know that out of all the records indexed so far, only 10% have been in languages other than English?? Students with FOREIGN LANGUAGE skills (beginning to advanced) are invited to help index non-English records on FamilySearch. This is a great way to share talents through service! Connect via their Indexing Page: https://www.thefhguide.com/project-5-indexing.html

Contact the BYU Family History Library missionaries to set up a one-on-one consultation or training by email (familyhistorymissionaries@byu.edu) or by phone (801-422-3766).

Volunteer Opportunity: Spanish Translator for the Center for Communication Disorders (CCD)

The CCD is a pro bono speech and language clinic primarily serving residents of Utah County. Our mission is to provide exceptional speech-language pathology services to the community, with a focus on supporting underserved and uninsured individuals.

We are seeking volunteer translators to assist our growing Spanish-speaking clientele. Volunteers will collaborate with graduate-level Medical MS SLP students, Spanish-speaking clients, and their families during paperwork completion and assessments. Additional responsibilities may include supporting the clinical team and clients during weekly appointments. While most assessments and appointments take place in the clinic, teletherapy opportunities may also be available.

Requirements:

• Fluency in Spanish (knowledge of medical terminology is a plus).
• Signed confidentiality agreement to ensure privacy practices are upheld.

Volunteer Schedule:

• Translate for Client Evaluations: 2 hr shifts on Tuesdays from 9am-12pm and 1-3pm, effective Winter 2025 semester (from January until the first week of April).
• Translate for Therapy Sessions: Mondays-Thursdays, one hour sessions each week (time slots will vary).

Location:
Center for Communication Disorders (CCD)
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
122 East 1700 South, Building 3, Rm 110
Provo, UT 84660

Contact:
Heather Moore
CCD Clinic Coordinator/Receptionist
801-734-6821
ccd@rm.edu

They are looking for volunteers who can come on a regular basis every week to help in a variety of ways. Responsibilities include taking clients through the food bank and helping them get the correct amount of food for their family, stocking the shelves, organizing cans, and cleaning. They are looking for those who can commit to 3 months, but are willing to accept any help they can get. The shift times available are 8-10am, 10-12pm, 12-2pm, and 2-4:00pm (shifts on Friday will end by 3:30pm).

Contact volunteer@casfb.org or (801) 373-8200 to get involved!

Courage Reins is an Equine-Assisted Therapy facility in Highland, Utah. Our mission: “Improving the lives of individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges through Equine-Assisted Therapy.” We serve children as young as two all the way up to senior citizen. We serve a diverse population with a large variety of challenges/diagnoses.

As a volunteer at Courage Reins, no horse experience is required! We teach every volunteer the "Courage Way" to partner with our horses, clients and staff. We have a broad variety of volunteer opportunities and rely greatly on our volunteers to help us serve our clients through our four therapeutic programs: Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, Natural Horsemanship, Therapeutic Riding, and Hippotherapy.

We also have a need for those who are ready and able to help scoop poop, fill hay bags, help with supplements, sweep, mop, dust and clean bathrooms. These tasks keep our program safe for our clients and horses.

Our program runs during the following times:
Monday: 2:45pm-7:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-7:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am-7:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-1:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-1:00pm (Bi-monthly-Jan. 25 etc)

Please check us out online https://couragereins.org and on YouTube Celebrate Courage - YouTube to learn more about our special program. If you are interested in applying, please fill out an application on our website (Wranglr). Once your application is processed, you will receive an email from our program called Wranglr to set up your account, and another email with our mandatory orientation schedule included. Once you've attended an orientation, YOU'RE READY TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER! You'll be able to use Wranglr to see our calendar of client/program needs and pick the times that work best with your schedule.

Courage Reins also offers UNPAID internship opportunities; if you're interested, please fill out this form Internship Application.

If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@couragereins.org.

Our Nursery provides a safe place for children ages newborn to 11 years old. Children come here for a variety of reasons. Families use the nursery for crisis reasons such as abuse, neglect, domestic violence, medical emergency, death of a family member, or a mental health crisis. But not all children who use the nursery have been traumatized. The nursery is also used for respite reasons such as a parent or guardian attending a therapy appointment, support group, court hearing, doctor appointment or job interview. Parents can also use the nursery to just have some self-care time for up to 3 hrs a week.

There are ALWAYS volunteer opportunities at Family Haven. We have group projects and individual projects. These opportunities can be either one time projects on-going. Each volunteer experience will make a difference in a child’s life.

Here are some examples of how you can help:

• Play with children (infant to 11 years) in our Crisis Nursery.
• Help with yard work and other maintenance in the Crisis Nursery.
• Conduct a ‘giving drive’ for items.
• Help us with family events.
• Organize a fundraiser with your friends, co-workers or classmates.
• Share specific skills, talents and experience (office skills, IT, marketing, event planning, arts, graphic design, handyman, construction, electrical, plumbing, or landscaping…)

LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES (Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.)

Staff members called House Parents will supervise you and direct the activities in the nursery. You will play with the children one-on-one, meet their needs and ensure their safety, pick up and maintain order in the nursery and assist house parents as requested.

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

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

MON-THUR 8 am to 9 pm

FRI 8 am to 5 pm

After orientation, you can set up times to volunteer. These are usually 2 hour shifts, but we are flexible.

You must commit to help a minimum of 40 hrs to be reimbursed for background check and fingerprints. Depending on your availability, this minimum requirement can be done within 3-4 months, but we would greatly appreciate volunteers who are able to help longer periods of time.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Attend a 90 minute volunteer orientation where we will:

1. Fill out a volunteer application. Bring your driver’s license and know your social security number.

2. Apply for a background check if you are 18 years or older.  

3. Pay a $53.25 processing fee for the background check. This fee can be reimbursed after you serve 20 hours with us.

Once you have attended an orientation, you will have fingerprints taken at another location which is an additional $10-$20 fee. You can also be reimbursed for up to $10 of this fee after serving 20 hours with us. Please provide a receipt if you are wanting to eventually be reimbursed.

Our Volunteer Coordinator holds an orientation 2-4 times a month. However, please note that Saturday or Sunday orientations are not available. To schedule an orientation, contact our Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail at: thart@family-haven.org or call 801-229-1181. You can also visit our website for more information about all of our services: www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org.

As a leader, your role is to work with the horse, take directions from the instructor and to bring a fun yet calming energy to our lessons. 
As a sidewalker, your role is to assist the participant with mounts, dismounts (if needed) and stability while on the horse. Prior equestrian experience preferred but not required. Must be 14 years or older.

Steps to get started:

• Sign up as an NAC volunteer via our volunteer portal - https://volunteer.discovernac.org/trainings
• Attend an Equestrian Onboarding Training
• Attend either an Equestrian Leader or Sidewalker Training
• Participate on a shadow shift

Volunteers needed to help with a variety of tasks, including receiving donations, preparing items for sale, organizing the store, cleaning, pricing items, and assisting with special group projects as needed.

Interested individuals or groups, please email Marilee Marx at marilee@habitatuc.org.

Jewish Family Service is looking for volunteers to staff their small food pantry in Millcreek, located at 495 S 4500 E, Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 84107.

Text or call Beth Montgomery at 404-550-5523 to fill out an application and basic background check.

There are many time slots available:

Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday-Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Or visit the Jewish Family Services website to learn more.

Spend an afternoon at the Provo Senior Center calling Bingo for our lovely senior citizens! Prizes are appreciated, but not required. If you are unable to bring your own prizes, they can be provided by the Senior Center.

When: Thursdays from 12:50 PM - 2 PM

Where: Provo Recreation Center, 320 W 500 N Provo, UT 84501

If you would like to volunteer for this opportunity, please email Hadley Clement at hclement@provo.gov the following information:
- name, phone number, size of your group, if you are bringing your own prizes. (We recommend bringing 10-12 prizes. Examples are, chocolate bars, bag of chips, candle, water bottle, snacks, etc.)

Please contact the Programs Desk at (801) 852-6620 for more information or any questions.

Cook or Bake for families with seriously ill or injured children. Other opportunities to serve in groups and individually are also available.

Provide a Meal for 25 People

List of Service Opportunities with the Ronald McDonald Family Room

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area provides essential support to families with seriously ill or injured children, offering a comforting home-away-from-home when they need it most. We are thrilled to have recently expanded to Utah County with a new Ronald McDonald Family Room at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Miller Campus in Lehi. This new facility will serve over 3,000 families annually, featuring private sleep rooms, a kitchen, laundry, showers, and a welcoming space for families to spend time together. 

Our mission is supported by the generosity of the community. Volunteers play a crucial role in our Family Room, making a significant impact every day. For more information on volunteering or supporting our Lehi Family Room, email ashleyparks@rmhslc.org or visit our website: Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Intermountain Area

2250 N. Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, UT 84043

The We Believe Foundation is a non-profit, member-created community to help people have meaningful gospel study every day. We developed the We Believe App and We Believe en Espanol App to provide mobile-first tools that make it easier to get into the scriptures. RISExp App is a new mobile app designed to help youth and young adults pause each day to connect to God through faith promoting digital content. RISExp is available in the App Store and is coming soon to Google Play. We hope YOU can help us create digital content for youth and young adults around the world. With your 60 second message, you will make a profound impact on peers who are also looking to connect to God.
Scan the QR code below to sign up to share a message that will air on the RISExp app.
For more information contact: Sheree Nixon, Executive Director of the We Believe Foundation by email at Sheree@thewebelievefoundation.org.

Rocky Mountain Hospice is looking for dedicated individuals who are willing to commit six months and spend one to two hours volunteering. Rocky Mountain Hospice works with both the patient and volunteer to find a schedule that works for both parties. They will provide 12 hours of training, TB testing, and a background check.

Hospice volunteers assist end-of-life patients and their families with:

• Friendly visits and companionship
• Respite care for caregivers
• Light housekeeping
• Hand holding
• Reading and listening

For more information, please contact Mackenzie Real.

• Mackenzie.real@rmcare.com
• (435)799-8371

Homeland Security TSA Salt Lake City K9

Volunteers will work with K-9 teams at the Salt Lake City Airport 2-4 hours. Volunteers must be trustworthy and have a valid Identification (drivers license, or passport) There is no cost to volunteer.

For more information, contact Analise Birchenough at 801-440-0862 or analise.birchenough@tsa.dhs.gov to volunteer.

Saprea exists to free people and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. We enable healing for people who were sexually abused as children or adolescents through retreats, support groups, and online resources. We educate and engage parents and caregivers to protect children from sexual abuse through online and community resources. We raise awareness to motivate people to act against child sexual abuse.

To learn more how you can help, contact:

Pam Peeler
Event Planner
ppeeler@saprea.org
385-205-3472

Service projects at SCERA Center for the Arts are available for families, scout groups, youth groups, church groups and civic organizations. We can design a project to fit your group - large or small. Large variety of projects available including advertising and landscaping! Call Adam Robertson at (801) 225-ARTS ext. 1014 or email adam@scera.org or volunteer@scera.org to find out more.

Our mission is to provide Africans with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive in today’s global economy. Through strategic partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and donors, we aim to bridge the gap between talented individuals and rewarding careers.

Through partnerships with other organizations, we offer top-notch training programs helping students gain the skills needed to succeed in the global workforce. We’re committed to building relationships with companies helping them find the best talent in Africa, creating opportunities for employers and students.

Volunteers at Skep Foundation will work directly with African students to help them prepare to enter the workforce. No experience is necessary, just a desire to serve! Details on potential tasks for volunteers can be found here.

Please visit skepfoundation.org to learn more about our mission or contact cate@skepfoundation.org if you have any questions.

Click here to join us!

Tabitha's Way Local Food Pantry is in need of marketing assistance. They would love help from students in marketing or other business majors! There are three different projects you could help with:

1. Marketing for Tabitha's Way
2. Helping with a few Organization projects
3. Brainstorming and launching a Capital Campaign

Email Wendy Osborne at wendy@tabithasway.org to get involved.

You can also serve in one of the Food Pantries:
45 East 100 North, Spanish Fork, UT
675 W. GARDEN DRIVE, #100, Pleasant Grove, UT
1509 Commerce Drive #200, Saratoga Springs, UT
More information and sign up here.

The Salvation Army needs volunteers to help in their food pantry in Salt Lake City! If you are interested in volunteering, please apply at saltlakecity.salvationarmy.org or contact Paula Baker at (801) 988-4204.

Pantry Location—
438 S 900 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Food Pantry Stockers
Available shifts—
Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday/Friday 2:00 - 4:00 pm

• Stock Shelves
• Unload pallets
• Take inventory
• Clean/organize

The sharing place is a nonprofit organization that provides grief support to children, teens, and their families who are grieving the death of someone. Volunteers are needed for two three hour-long shifts each month in a support group in Pleasant Grove. You will help the children do crafts, respond to writing prompts, and participate in discussions. This is a great way to make a one-on-one impact and become more equipped to compassionately support those you love. Training, registration fee, and 10 month commitment required.

More Information and sign-up

The CJC (Children’s Justice Center) is a homelike facility, which serves children and families who are experiencing the crisis and chaos that come with the disclosure of significant physical or sexual abuse of a child. The function of the CJC is to reduce the trauma of the child abuse investigation, and help the child feel safe to reveal the truth.

We have several volunteer opportunities are available: The Onsite Victim Support program, the Children and Teen Groups program, and the Family Justice Center. All programs involve spending time with children. Please note that ALL volunteer positions require a BCI (Bureau of Criminal Identification) background check, which costs $30. The CJC has a procedure in place for having these done.

1. The Onsite Victim Support program involves spending time with many different children while they are visiting the CJC (Provo or American Fork locations). Volunteers agree to come in for one two-hour shift, once a week, on the same day and time each week. (Shifts run from Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm). The volunteer plays with and talks to children who are here for interviews and medical exams. This position requires a four-month commitment and a 1.5-hour orientation. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE PROVO LOCATION, please contact Rebekah Hermann at rebekahh@utahcounty.gov. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE AMERICAN FORK LOCATION, please contact Lettie Kiser at lettiek@utahcounty.gov. Shifts are filled on a "first come, first served" basis.
   
2. The Children and Teen Groups, led by licensed clinical therapists, are held Tuesdays 5-8pm. The groups teach skills in a light-hearted atmosphere. Volunteers set up rooms, sign in families, and help with children during group sessions. This position requires a 6-month commitment. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please contact Gabriela Hall at gabrielah@utahcounty.gov. This volunteer position is currently filled up, but if you would like to be placed on the "wait list" for future openings, please let Gabriela know.
   
3. The Family Justice Center is a one-stop location that offers information and services to local families including legal help, victim advocates, emergency food and housing, and social workers. Volunteers are needed every Tuesday from 4-8:30 pm. There is a special need for Spanish-speaking interpreters. This position requires a 6-month commitment and the completion of a 40-hour trauma training. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, please contact Michael Meyers at michaelme@utahcounty.gov. This volunteer position is currently filled up, but if you would like to be placed on the "wait list" for future openings, please let Michael know.

If you have any questions, please email rebekahh@utahcounty.gov or call at (801) 851-8572. We are always interested in seeking great help!

Project Details:
Data editing, tagging, and posting on business websites. We are seeking 7 student volunteers who understand Social Media and edit text before publishing it. Graduates, postgraduates, and undergraduates are all welcome to participate in this service!
Responsibilities:
Each Social Media Reader will have they opportunity to exercise their editing skills doing the following do the following tasks:
Review:
Posts for author tags
Posts for category tags
Post content for keyword tags
Edit:
Spelling, grammar appropriateness
Inconsistencies in speech use
Update:
Save all changes publish review and finalize
Complete data entry task form
Turn in data entry form for sign off

• 10 hours per Social Media expert are requested (2 are allowed)
• Complete confidentiality is required - no sharing passwords
• Must be a matriculating BYU student in good standing
• Must comply with Y Serve standards of conduct and engagement
• Must agree to data integrity - no unrequested changes to content
• When the student completes their part of the project, they will be a competent back end data miner and editor and are eligible for a certificate of completion

Point of Contact: Veronica
(385) 309-4766

Have you ever wondered how records get indexed and pages get transcribed? The truth is, it is a big job and we could use your help!

The Utah Division of Archives and Records Service is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with From The Page, an online program for transcribing documents and collaborating on transcriptions with others. You can transcribe anytime, anywhere! All you need is a computer with internet, the ability to read 19th and 20th century handwriting, and an interest in Utah history.

Follow this link to find a project to help out in!

Check out our website and our Just Serve page for current volunteer needs, such as helping welcome, feed, tutor, drive, and interpret for refugees.
Volunteer Openings at Utah Valley Refugees
Utah Valley Refugees - JustServe

Village Book Builders
We provide opportunities for college students to mentor kids in developing nations. No past mentoring experience is required. The mentoring takes place through Google Meets for an hour a week, with many available times throughout the week.
Register here.
If you are interested in starting a BYU campus Village Chapter, please reach out to annamarie.atkinson@villagebookbuilders.org for more details.

The mission of Village Book Builders' Mentor Program is to bridge education gaps in developing nations by pairing students across the world with someone that can be an inspiration, support, and facilitator in helping these students love learning. There are available slots in our current programs, so sign up today!

Produce items the Church distributes to needy people throughout the world. Donations are always welcome.

The Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center is also always in need of new quilts. Guidelines for quilts can be found here. Quilt kits and fabric can be checked out at the Humanitarian Center. If you have questions regarding quilt kit pickup contact the Humanitarian center by phone at 801-240-5954.

Volunteers welcome at any Deseret Industries location to help sort clothes, organize, place things on shelves, etc. Please see their website at https://www.deseretindustries.org/.

Other humanitarian opportunities are available through Latter-day Saint Charities. https://www.latterdaysaintcharities.org/

Questions? Contact Humanitarian Services at 801-240-5954, or Latter-day Saint Charities at 801-240-1201 or at lds-charities@ldschurch.org.

Donations of school bags, hygiene kits, blankets, move-in kits, and baby items are always welcome.

Contact Robert Brunson for more information & to schedule volunteer times at rbrunson@utah.gov or call the center at 801-342-7840.

Collect or donate new or gently used items for women and children who are seeking help after experiencing violence. Contact (801)374-9351 to schedule a time to drop off donations at the office in Orem. More information is available at therefugeutah.org.

Welcome Baby has volunteers who visit new parents in their homes. For each first visit conducted, families receive a gift packet composed of donations from the community. We request that individuals or organizations gather or make items for the Newborn Kits. We request NEW items; no used or gently used items will be accepted. Supplies in the kits should include:

• Receiving blankets (any size, store purchased or hand-made)
• Onesies (size 3 to 18 months)
• Socks/booties (store purchased or hand-made)
• Burp cloths or bibs
• Board Book
• Any other baby items such as outfits (size 3 to 18 months), caps, lotions or cleaning products, books, rattles or sensory toys.

Your group may collect all the supplies and package them, or collect specific items and donate them separately.
For more information, please call Emily Romney 801-691-5443 or email emilyr@unitedwayuc.org. Also see welcomebabyuc.org.

If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer that goes on home visits (6-month minimum commitment), you can call or email Emily Romney.