There are countless opportunities to volunteer in the community. No special skills are necessary other than a desire to help others. For information about listings in the Helping Hand column, call Volunteer Services at 978-2452.Mentor single mothers to become more self-reliant. Call Karen, 977-7764.

Help blind seniors eat their lunch. Call Eve, 554-1673.

Ring in New Year volunteering during First Night activities. Call Christine, 359-5118.

Load Christmas trees to benefit nonprofit youth foundation. Call James, 262-9797.

Tutor children up to four hours a week during school; age 45 and older preferred. Call Barbara, 468-2191.

Administer GED program; correct papers and support students. Call Peter, 538-7583.

Deliver hot meals to the homeless through the winter. Dave, 272-5320.

Teach quilting to youth corrections group that wishes to donate completed quilts. Call Tammy, 685-5712.

Inventory collections at This is the Place Heritage Park. Call John, 584-8392, Extension 414.

Help stage Utah Winter Games. Volunteers over 18 needed -- skiing, snowboarding a plus. Call Abby, 975-4515.

Assist blind by reading, driving and assisting in ceramics class. Call Leslie, 292-1156.

Assist seniors and children, low-income senior volunteers desired. Call Faylene, 468-2455.

Prepare tax forms for senior citizens and low-income families. Call Stan, 250--0924.

Conduct projects for the Utah Alzheimer's Association. Call Amy, 596-0308.

Staff office for Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Call Glen, 538-4700.

Donate items to 1,200 children in foster care who want to give gifts to family and friends. Call Lisa, 468-0023.

Assist people with disabilities gain employment. Call Janelle, 487-9173.

Contribute gifts to mentally ill patients striving for independence. Call Rose, 284-4915.

Read stories and prepare books for shelving at Salt Lake County Public Library. Call Melissa, 524-8273.

Lead Scout troops for girls and boys at the homeless shelter. Call Earlene, 359-4142.

Assist agencies in organizing Community Christmas Council events and answer telephones in the morning on weekdays. Call Kevin, 468-3603.

Coordinate activities for Sub for Santa in Summit County. Call Sandy, (435) 336-4277.

Tutor minors at Decker Lake Youth Corrections and donate pastel yarn for crochet projects. Call Shirley, 954-9200.

Style hair, teach and tutor at Salt Lake Valley Detention Center. Donate quilts, encyclopedias, games and stocking stuffers. Call Neola, 261-2060.

Choreograph tap dance performances for seniors. Dancers needed, too. Call Connie, 538-2092.

Tutor English as a Second Language and provide child care. Call Amy, 281-1457.

Direct volunteers for The Volunteer Center, Call Linda, 978-2452.

Conduct research and conduct office work for state parks service. Call Robin, 537-3445.

Provide housekeeping tools to volunteers who clean homes of disabled and low-income elderly through LifeCare. Call Kim, 978-2452.

Direct services for the senior citizens, Call Wendy 978-2452.

Volunteer at hospital gift shop. Call Ursula, 588-2446.

Work in a computer lab. Call Jaime, 972-6421.

Mentor single mothers to become more self-reliant. Call Karen, 977-7764.

Supervise religious library at prison. Call Chaplain Robert Howard, 576-7467.

Read, paint or play music for rehabilitationt. Call Ron, 977-5440.

Assist homeless children in classroom and donate school supplies, diapers and baby wipes. Call Lynette, 328-2863.

Lead tours and teach at Museum of Natural History. Call Mary, 585-7767.

Educate young women ages 18-35 about breast cancer. Call Emily, 483-1500.

Befriend people with disabilities. Call Lisa, 276-0499.

Greet tourists. Call Judy, 521-2822.

Teach crafts to seniors. Call Mary, 531-1518.

Read to a senior citizen. Call Heather, 278-2839.

Tutor children in public housing. Call Sima, 284-4404.

Lead tours at Utah Natural History Museum. Call Susan, 585-6369.

Offer support to a terminally ill person. Call Lynn, 293-1656.

Help with crisis intervention at Rape Recovery Center. Call Anna, 467-7279.

Spend time with chronically ill children. Call Dana, 887-6723.

Befriend senior citizens. Call Amy, 978-2452.

Raise money for senior center. Call Al, 532-5079.

Volunteer at Catholic Community Services and Share House. Call Bev, 977-9119, Ext. 266.

Teach CPR at American Red Cross. Call Kathryn, 323-7021.

Be a 4-H leader. Call Brenda, 468-3185.

Lead tours at history museum. Call Cheryl, 553-3517.

Provide child care once a month. Call Barbara, 579-0066.

Advocate for at-risk parents. Call Melissa, 355-7444.

Do office work and fundraising for KRCL. Call Roberta, 363-1818.

Interact with youth at Wasatch Youth Center. Call Lisa, 265-5810.

Babysit for Holy Cross Ministries. Call Amy, 281-1457.

Teach English and job skills to refugees. Call Jeff, 328-1091.

Do yard work for local refugee center. Call 363-4955.

Become a mentor for at-risk youth. Call Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 534-1818, ext. 16.

Advocate for children in court. Call Sherrie, 578-3953.

Advocate for victims in West Valley City. Call 963-3223.

Help with gardening at senior center. Call Patsy, 277-3264.

Swim with seniors at the YWCA. Call Patsy, 277-3264.

Make sandwiches for Salvation Army. Call Peggy, 575-7166.

Play bingo with seniors. Call Gary, 322-5521.

Tutor English at Guadalupe Schools. Call Kathleen, 531-6100, Ext. 105.

Host permit counter for Salt Lake City Corp. Call Kathy, 535-7936.

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Raise funds for Davis County group that helps abused children. Call Doug, 451-3554.

Sort food donations for Utah Food Bank. Call 908-8660.

Maintain gardens and work in gift shop at Red Butte Garden. Call Susan, 585-5688.

Tutor and serve homebound elderly in various settings. Call 468-2490.

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