Did you know that there are many programs for latchkey kids throughout the state? Call the Information and Referral Center at 487-4716.
For information about listings in the Helping Hand column, call 486-2136.Work information desk at Salt Lake library.
Be a friendly visitor for older woman. Flexible times, one to three times a week.
Teach adults to read. Training. Thirteen-week commitment, one hour a week.
Help elderly woman move.
Do light clerical work four hours a week for at least three months.
Do basic data entry up to four hours a month.
Provide basic office help.
Write letters for patient at local care center.
Assist at Animal Services program.
Plan fund-raising events, write grants.
Work at Red Butte Garden.
Do one-time extensive housecleaning for elderly man. Flexible times.
Remove snow for elderly couple.
Address envelopes.
Be a victim advocate.
Do data entry once a week.
Work with youths at Utah Boys Ranch.
Raise money for Boys Ranch.
Provide kitchen help at senior center.
Teach easy crafts at care center.
Volunteer for "First Night." Many different opportunities.
Mentor Bosnian refugees.
Provide general office help.
Help West Valley police with public relations. Work with complainants and victims to assure quality assistance is given. Six-month commitment. Must be over 18. Training.
Tutor elementary-school children in math and reading. Flexible times, during school hours.
Do activities with elderly care center residents, flexible times.
Help disadvantaged women one night a week. Training.
Make afghans, sweaters, other items. Flexible times.
Assist bedridden young women for three weeks. Two hours a day, three times a week. Sandy area. Training.
Record, transcribe and mail minutes of food bank board meeting. Three hours a month. Early morning.
Do telephoning, data entry.
Provide education on cancer.
Test preschoolers for glaucoma. Training.
Adult tutors needed to work with children in basic subjects. Bilingual volunteers also needed.
Tutor children in shelter school. Basic subjects.
Deliver mail, help in gift shop at local hospital.
Deliver materials for CPR class. Eight hours a week.
Give computer in good working condition.
Provide videos for man in nursing home.
Give tables, chairs and beds, any size in reasonable condition.
Donate toys, in good condition for children ages 0-12.
Contribute sewing machines or use of machines for two months.
Donate vacuum cleaners.
Provide viola or keyboard to musically talented youth.
Provide furniture, like television and dresser, hide-a-bed or baby bed.