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.Schedule blood donations, greet the public, work in warehouse and conduct deliveries for American Red Cross. Call Linda, 890-4061.
Prune rosebushes at Utah Rose Garden. Instruction provided, bring own gloves and pruners. Groups welcome. Call Dawn, 585-5987 or leave message 363-4482.
Help foundation on juvenile diabetes with office work, community and public relations and fund-raising. Call Heather, 530-0660.
Rehabilitate homes of low-income people with Christmas In April program, April 24. Call 282-8288.
Donate bunk bed to single mother and two small children. Call Alicia, 493-6538.
Write letters to family members of nursing home resident with limited vision and speech. Call Sandy or Carla, 963-2082.
Teach about aquatic life in schools from Provo to Ogden with Living Planet AQUAVAN. Volunteers must be 21 years old, commit one day a week for three months. Call 668-FISH.
Provide encouragement to young women seeking jobs, housing and community networks. Call Barbara, 1-800-873-9427.
Give computer to assist 10-year-old boy with learning disability. Call Dave, 264-2325.
Plant garden in Alzheimer's Grove along Jordan River Parkway. Senior needed to work with children. Call Tom, 596-0308.
Volunteer as ombudsman for residents of nursing homes. Thirty hours of training required. Call Katharina, 468-2853.
Help homeless populations through Salt Lake Interfaith Hospitality Network. Call Vicki, 463-4853.
Assist Division of Youth Services programs and clients through tutoring, gardening, office work, teaching quilting and distributing shelter home fliers. Call Cara, 269-7506.
Load compost bins during upcoming sale April 30-May 1. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Call Steven, 974-6902.
Assist seniors in their homes to balance checkbooks, pay bills and read mail through Salt Lake County Aging Services program. Call Dixie, 468-2774.
Tutor at-risk youth in grades K-6 in America Reads program, three to five hours a week. Call Susan, 363-4589.
Write grants for drug treatment program for people who are incarcerated. Call Rex, 486-6251.
Impart gardening know-how to Utah Food Bank as it starts a garden. Knowledge of pesticides and fertilizer helpful. Call Katie, 978-2452, ext. 266.
Tutor middle school students at Glendale Intermediate School on one-month assignments. Retired teachers preferred. Call Laura, 974-8319, ext. 227.
Serve on board of directors of Cannon Walters Foundation, a service charity that assists needy homeowners who have disabled family members. Call Jim, 982-9620.
Play musical instruments in bands that visit nursing homes throughout Salt Lake Valley. Call Lavon, 262-1148.
Befriend seniors through visits, telephone calls or drive to stores or doctor appointments. Must be 18 and undergo background check. Call Carol, 581-1330.
Tutor students at Salt Lake School District's homeless shelter school. Call Daphne, 578-8345.
Help raise funds for upcoming American Cancer Society events: Daffodil Days; Relay for Life; and Coaches vs. Cancer. Call Barbara, 483-1500.
Donate dressmaking forms for Utah Museum of Natural History exhibit. Call Cathy, 581-3876.
Volunteer at Hogle Zoo in education and assisting with animal care. Must be at least 14 years old. Call Nikki, 582-1631, ext. 761.
Greet and direct patrons to the Salt Lake City Library. Call Melissa, 524-8273.
Conduct client interviews for Utah Legal Services. Call Wyle, 328-8891, ext. 314.
Clip newspaper articles on sexual assaults and rapes for State Coalition Against Sexual Assault offices one to two hours a week. Call Beth, 322-1500.
Read to children in pediatric clinic at University Hospital. Call Cindy, 581-2321.
Assist intake and run crisis hotline at domestic violence shelter. Call Kristy, 255-1095.
Teach music lessons, assist Scout troops and help in play room at Travelers Aid Society's family shelter. Call Earlene, 328-8996, ext. 141.
Conduct outreach for Safe Place and speak on its programs that help runaways in schools. Call Steve, 264-2273.
Mentor youth in art program for inner-city children. Call Michael or Victoria, 322-3816.
Tutor at-risk youth ages K-9. Call Sima, 284-4404.
Train baby sitters in American Red Cross program. Call Kathryn, 323-7021.
Provide animal-assisted therapy in care facilities along the Wasatch Front. Call Jenny, 963-7696.
Interpret sign language for deaf parents in the Success by 6 program. Meghan, 579-0066.
Mentor single mothers to become more self-reliant. Call Karen, 977-7764.
Help blind seniors eat their lunch. Call Eve, 554-1673.
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.
Inventory collections at This is the Place Heritage Park. Call John, 584-8392, ext. 414.
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.
Help people with disabilities gain employment. Call Janelle, 487-9173.
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.
Style hair, teach and tutor at Salt Lake Valley Detention Center. Donate quilts, encyclopedias and games. 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.
Conduct research and conduct office work for state parks service. Call Robin, 537-3445.
Direct services for the senior citizens, Call Wendy 978-2452.
Work in a computer lab. Call Jaime, 972-6421.
Read, paint or play music for rehabilitation. Call Ron, 977-5440.
Assist homeless children in classroom and donate school supplies, diapers and baby wipes. Call Lynette, 328-2863.
Educate young women ages 18-35 about breast cancer. Call Emily, 483-1500.
Befriend people with disabilities. Call Lisa, 1-800-392-7485.
Greet tourists. Call Judy, 521-2822.
Teach crafts to seniors. Call Mary, 531-1518.
Read to a senior citizen. Call Heather, 278-2839.
Lead tours at Utah Natural History Museum. Call Susan, 585-6369.
Offer support to a terminally ill person. Call Lynn, 293-1656.
Spend time with chronically ill children. Call Dana, 887-6723.
Raise money for senior center. Call Al, 532-5079.
Volunteer at Catholic Community Services and Share House. Call Bev, 977-9119, Ext. 226.
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.
Interact with youth at Wasatch Youth Center. Call Lisa, 265-5810.
Baby-sit for Holy Cross Ministries. Call Amy, 281-1457.
Teach English and job skills to refugees. Call Jeff, 328-1091.
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.
Swim with seniors at the YWCA. Call Patsy, 277-3264.
Make sandwiches for the Salvation Army. Call Peggy, 575-7166.