Family Volunteer Days

This is an opportunity for children, families, friends and neighbors to get involved in service this summer.

Service opportunities will be available across our community including: Kids on the Move, Hoofbeats for Healing, community gardens, etc.

Please visit: http://www.unitedwayucv.org/volunteer/ for dates, locations and times. This is also the website at which you can sign up for upcoming opportunities.

For more information regarding the Family Volunteer Days events, please contact AJ at: 801-691-5335 ext 335 or by e-mail at: awilkins@unitedwayuc.org

Volunteer to help at the Freedom Run!

Date: Saturday, July 4th

Time: 5:30 a.m.-9:00a.m.

Where: Meet at the Kiwanis Park Pavilion in Provo (820 N 1100 E)

Facebook: "Volunteer To Help The Freedom Festival 5k!" Group

Contact: FreedomRUn5K@gmail.com

7th Annual 5k Run, Walk and Roll

The Central Utah Center for Independent Living is a non-profit organization that helps people with disabilities. This is their annual fundraiser. The race is on Saturday, June 27 in Provo. It's a fun race to come and participate in. You don't have to be a serious runner. People of all sorts participate from the serious runners to the walkers, and moms with strollers. We've got lots of prizes to give away. You usually come away with more than it cost you for the entry fee.

For more info contact: Margaret Haddox, Special Projects Manager, (801) 373-5044 x 21

Project Read Office Manager Job Announcement

Wage: 9$/ hour, 20 hours/week

Office Manager is responsible for representing the Project Read program and assisting the Project Read Director execute his or her functions. The Project Read Office Manager helps carry out the objectives of Project Read through through following activities: Proficient in spoken and written Spanish, Interpersonal Skills (eg. answering phones and working with the public), reading and writing skills, and ability to be flexible and take initiative.

Apply online at http://project-read.com/jobapp.html or in person in the Project Read Office no later that 5 p.m. Thursday, 18 June 2009. Include resume with application. For more info please contact Shauna K. Brown, Project Read Executive Director.

550 North University Avenue
Room 215

Make a Difference, Change a Life, Become a Mentor

Heritage Schools, a residential treatment center for at-risk youth, is looking for mature, compassionate, responsible, and committed individuals to join our rich Mentor Program.

Volunteer in a quality treatment facility conveniently located 5 miles north of BYU on University Avenue, just north of Riverwoods. We offer thorough and ongoing training and support. Plan to give 2 hours per week. Make a friend, teach life skills and values, share, encourage, support, play, and have fun!

Must be 21 or older and a non-smoker, have good relationship skills, be commited to making a difference, and be willing to give of your time, energy, and talents for atleast 3 months.

If interested, please contact
Kiley Prince
Mentor Program Coordinator
Heritage Schools, Inc
5600N Heritage School DR
kiley.prince@heritagertc.org
(801)226-4600 x203

Volunteer in Zions National Park

Position: Green Team/ Recycling Volunteer
Location: Zion National Park, Springdale, UT
Time Commitment: 32-40 hours/week, June - September (flexible; 8-10 weeks)

Volunteers will assist Zion's Green Team efforts through various projects and assignments, helping the park to further reduce waste and energy use, and provide input to enable greater sustainability. Volunteers will assist staff members responsible for park recycling program by: Collecting recyclable materials from containers at various park locations, track and monitor recyclable materials on spreadsheet and forms, provide updates as needed, ect.

Volunteers will also gain valuable experience in green technology with new and ongoing solar power projects in Zion National Park by: Assist park staff with planning and logistics for five solar projects in Zion, research and gather information, obtain specifications, and work with contractors, may assist with installation, inspection, and maintenance of solar panel projects. Also volunteers will complete carious other projects and duties as assigned.

Shared in-park housing available (must work a minimum of 32 hours/week).

For more information on requirements and how to apply, visit park website: http://www.nps.gov/zion