ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES & SLCC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Solar Energy Tour
September 13, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm—Salt Lake Community College is a co-sponsor of the 3rd annual Solar Energy Tour and needs 40 volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. Training provided on September 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. To volunteer, contact Lee at 801-957-4828 or lee. brinton@slcc.edu.
Conference Volunteers Needed
October 18-22 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City—Salt Lake Community College is co-hosting the League for Innovation’s Annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT). Volunteers needed to fill 4 to 6 hour shifts in the areas of registration, hospitality, speaker and audio visual support. Benefits of volunteering include free conference registration and valuable professional development. To volunteer, contact Lynne Marie at 801-957-4490 or lynnemarie.judd@slcc.edu.
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OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES
The Exchange
Visit The Exchange and search for volunteer opportunities with over 200 community partners. COMMUNITY PARTNER HIGHLIGHT! Discovery at Entheos Academy, a charter school that helps elementary-age children discover new gifts, talents, and interests, needs volunteers to serve as instructors and assistants, as well as those who can help with classroom preparation. Contact Camine at 801-417-5444 for more information. There’s a volunteer opportunity just right for you! Go to The Exchange and look under “community partners.”
Stuff Gift Bags
September 5, 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Modern Display Warehouse (3370 W 500 S)—70 volunteers needed to help stuff gift bags for KUED-Channel 7’s annual Speaking of Women’s Health Conference. Dinner provided for all volunteers. RSVP to ltsuya@kued.org.
Youth Gardens Celebration
September 6, 9:00 to 11:30 am—Be part of an interdenominational and community celebration of service at the Cottonwood Presbyterian Church (1580 E. Vine Street, SLC). Volunteers needed to harvest vegetables and sort and box produce for Utah’s needy. RSVP to Utah G.A.R.D.E.N.S. at 801-604-5825 or utahgardens@comcast.net.
Offer Homework Help
The U.S. Dream Academy provides after-school academic support and mentoring to children who have a parent, sibling, or grandparent in prison. The academy currently needs volunteers to help elementary-school children with homework, especially in areas of reading, math and Spanish. Contact Kristina at 801-973-9494.
Help with Sports, Computer and After-School Programs
Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center needs volunteers year-round to help youth in a number of areas. Support them with sports. Teach them about computer programs. Help out kids of all ages in the after-school program. To volunteer, contact Sandy at 801-974-2420.
Body Worlds 3
Exhibit runs from September 19, 2008, through January 11, 2009—The Leonardo invites you to volunteer with Body Worlds 3, an exhibit featuring over 200 authentic human specimens. Enthusiastic volunteers needed to help in many areas, from special events and ticket taking, to staffing the information desk and guiding school groups. Training provided. E-mail volunteer@theleonardo.org for details.
The Golden Games
September 5, 8 am to 3 pm—Association of People Helping People, Inc. seeks 75 volunteers to assist with The Golden Games at the South Town Expo in Sandy. Volunteers will help with registration, opening/closing ceremonies, scoring, set up and take down. Volunteers especially needed from 8 am to 12:30 pm. Support the athletes of these games—seniors from retirement, senior, and long-term, assisted care centers. To volunteer, contact Tracy at 435-645-8163 or tracy@goldenolympiangames.com.
Fall Project
September 6, 9:00 am to Noon—Join Bend-in-the-River to spruce up the natural area along the Jordan River. Bring your own work gloves, tools and water bottle. The Bend will provide a light breakfast and some tools. RSVP by September 4 to Tara at 801-587-9027 or tpoelzing@sa.utah.edu.
Weekend Volunteers Needed
Groups needed to provide and prepare meals for 35 guests staying at the Ronald McDonald House. The house serves as a home away from home for families of seriously-ill children receiving health care from area hospitals. Volunteers also needed to staff the reception desk for three hours each week. Contact Beth at 801-363-4663 for more information.
Disaster Relief and Education
Help deliver relief to disaster victims or teach others how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Volunteers needed to be first aid instructors, serve on disaster action and client outreach teams, or serve in leadership and management roles. Call the Greater Salt Lake Chapter of the American Red Cross at 801-323-7000 or sign up online at the “volunteer” link.
Concert Volunteers
Red Butte Garden seeks 2-3 energetic, hard-working people to join its outdoor concert series team. Help with set up, front gate management or concert operations on concert days at the new Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre. Volunteer hours and concert dates vary. Contact Derrek at 801-585-5225 for details.
The Children’s Center
Make it possible for parents and caregivers of children with autism to attend trainings. Volunteer to offer child care for children ages 10 and under. To sign up, contact Lisa at 801-582-5534.
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
KUED-Channel 7’s annual Speaking of Women’s Health Conference takes place on Saturday, September 13. Volunteers needed to help with set up, tear down and general conference activities on September 12-13. Lunch and gifts may be provided for volunteers. Contact Penni at 801-585-3065 to sign up.
Utah Museum of Fine Arts
Be a hospitality host or work in the gift shop or visitor desks. Volunteers needed to fill one four-hour shift weekly from June 23 through September 21. Training provided. For details, contact Anne at 801-585-6661.
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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Travel and Serve
Volunteer locally and internationally through YouthLINC. Applications to serve in a summer service trip to Kenya, Mexico, Peru, or Thailand due October 11. Service opportunities open to all Utah secondary and college students. Visit www.youthlinc.org for complete details.
Utah Youth Service Marathon
September 13, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm—Help with the kick-off event for the Utah Youth Service Marathon at the Utah State Capitol. Volunteers will assist with a fun run for kids, offer light crowd control, give directions to visitors, give tours of the Capitol, and staff information booths. Help raise awareness of youth service and the impact youth can make in our communities. Contact Michael at 801-538-8782 for details.
Centro Civico Festival
September 16—Volunteer to plan and present a festival with Centro Civico Mexicano, a Utah Hispanic non-profit organization. To volunteer, contact Joe at joe.gallegos@slcc.edu or 801-957-3277.
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