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.Work with homeless boys in Scouting. Call Tamara, 359-4142.
Tutor homeless children. Call Tamara, 359-4142.
Deliver books or help with Internet at library. Call Melissa, 524-8273.
Interpret Arabic, Russian and other languages. Call Jeff, 328-1091.
Sew for Utah Historical Society. Call 533-3517.
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.
Tutor Somalia refugees in English. Call Ladora, 578-8173.
Work with domestic violence victims in Murray. Call Amy, 284-4201.
Teach English to inner-city youth. Call Barbara, 579-0066.
Play piano for senior citizen center. Call Eileen, 966-5540.
Make quilts for the homeless. Call Pauline, 977-0444.
Advocate for victims in West Valley City. Call 963-3223.
Teach tap dance to seniors. Call Afton, 539-1216.
Help with gardening at senior center. Call Patsy, 277-3264.
Swim with seniors at the YWCA. Call Patsy, 277-3264.
Maintain files at the Utah Food Bank. Call Angela, 978-2452.
Make sandwiches for Salvation Army. Call Peggy, 575-7166.
Do office work for Catholic Community Services. Call Emily, 977-9119.
Teach piano lessons to children in youth corrections. Call Shirley, 954-9200.
Do public relations for a nonprofit organization. Call Pauline, 977-0444.
Sort food at the Utah Food Bank. Call Laura, 978-2452.
Do data entry for ArtSpace. Call Catherine, 531-9378.
Play bingo with seniors. Call Gary, 322-5521.
Organizations also need the following donations:
Furniture, pickup truck or van. Call International Rescue Committee, 328-1091.
Household items. Call the Transitional Living Center, 978-2452.
Men's coats. Call the Veterans Administration Hospital, 582-1075, ext. 1565.
Music supplies and sheets and towels. Call Salt Lake County Youth Services, 269-7506.
Car seats. Call Families and Communities Together, 293-7406.
Children's underwear and socks. Call the Children's Center, 582-5534.
Classroom chairs. Call New Hope, 363-4955.
Carpet and other furnishings. Call JEDI Women, 583-7804.
High school appropriate books. Call Artec, 963-3409.
Clothing for job interviews. Call Alliance House, 486-5012.
Men's clothing and toiletries. Call the Alcohol Treatment Center, 355-8536.
Baseball equipment. Call the Salt Lake Housing Authority, 284-4403.