There are always people in need in Davis County. Please contact the United Way of Davis County Volunteer Center and Information & Referral Center, 497-9111, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., or call one of the numbers listed below.
American Red Cross of Northern Utah: Support services in Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, Health and Safety classes, International Programs and at the Blood Donation Center, all hours. Call Lois Ivins at 627-0000.
Autumn Glow Senior Center: Kaysville. Deliver Meals on Wheels, help in kitchen, be front-desk host. Call Shirley Bergstrom at 544-1235.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah: Adults 18 or older to assist children 6-12. Especially need males to mentor Youth Corrections participants. Call Robert Udy at 627-8182 for more information.
Bountiful Health Care and Rehabilitation: Read to residents, help with activities and outings and be a friend. Call Michelle at 298-2234.
CASA: Advocate for abused children. Training provided, 21 and older. Call Alene Stringham at 444-4349.
Catholic Community Services: Help in food bank and food distribution centers. Call Linda Templeton at 394-5944.
Community Nursing Service Hospice: Provide relief services for woman caring for terminally ill husband. Call Sheri Harrell at 774-4960.
Crestview Elementary School: Needs tutors grades K-3, one to two hours a week. Call Rebecca at 402-3200 or 543-2286.
Davis County Attorney's Office: Needs trustworthy adult female volunteers to assist domestic violence victims. Call Kathy Allen at 451-4349.
Davis County Behavioral Health: Needs mentors for children 8-13 years old. Call Brandon at 776-6303.
Davis County Children's Justice Center: Make follow-up calls to families of sexually abused children, help with fund raising. Call Monica at 451-3558.
Davis County Food Bank: Need food and assistance. Call Gene Lopez at 444-2691.
Davis County School District: Act as surrogate parent in matters regarding a child's education. Training provided, 21 or older. Contact Connie or Janet Gibbs at 444-5158.
Davis County School District Early Childhood Development: Needs classroom assistants and Spanish/English translators. Call Marsha at 546-7309, ext. 110.
Davis Hospital and Medical Center: Needs a variety of assistance in medical service. Four hours a week. Training and meals provided. Call Gloria at 825-9247.
The Domestic Shelter in Davis County: Answer phones, answer crisis calls or work within the facility. Call Cami at 985-0988 or cell at 815-7473.
Easter Seals Family Friends: Be a friend to a variety of people with disabilities. Call Sherry Retscher at 1-800-388-1991, ext. 113.
Family Summit Foundation (a center for grieving children): Help with support groups for children experiencing personal loss through death, divorce or separation. Call Barbara at 476-1127 for training and requirements.
Foster Care Review Board: Review foster-care cases and make court recommendations, one day per month. Training provided. Contact Christine Brown at 486-0036 or 1-887-887-0296.
Girl Scouts: Needs volunteers for a variety of services. Call Rita Martin at 394-3077.
Greenbacks Bringing Hope: Mentor a single mothers self-reliance program. Four hours a month. Contact Karen at 977-7764 or kmecham@greenbacks.com or in Ogden, call Donna Hunter at 626-6090.
Heritage Senior Center: Drive or assist with Meals on Wheels one day a week from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.or teach china painting Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Call Tracy at 773-7065.
Hill Air Force base Hospital: Needs volunteers, flexible hours. Contact Tom Cox at 774-6642.
Hospice of IHC: Needs hospital clergy assistants for the spiritual needs of the terminally ill. Call Trish Baugh at 399-1400.
Humanitarian Resource Center: Assist with local and international relief efforts. Call Von Brown at 977-0444.
Kaysville Chapter of Utah's Promise and Kaysville Junior High: Need tutors and mentors for after-school program. Call Chris Castro at 497-9040.
Layton Literacy Council: Tutor students in reading; free training. Contact Colleen Watt at 776-1867.
Layton Safe Neighborhoods Council: Help organize Neighborhood Watch and Mobile Patrols in Layton. Call Scott Quinney at 444-1746.
Literacy Action Program: Help adults increase their reading comprehension, three hours a week. Call Bob Albrecht (North Davis County) at 544-0876, Eileen Scott at 521-9050.
LUPUS Foundation of America: Do general office work. Call Jean between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at 612-1983.
North Davis Rotary: Mentor Venturing Crew 600. Call Howard Whiteway at 479-5460, ext. 240.
Phoenix Services: (Clearfield) looking for committed long-term professional parents willing to work as a team for the best interest of a child with disabilities. Call 825-4535.
Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center: Needs office help and lunch coverage. Call Cindy Gustafson at 774-7478.
Prevent Blindness Utah: Provide eye testing for adults and children; training provided. Call Kari at 524-2020.
Project Linus: Knitters, crocheters and quilters needed to help make and donate homemade security blankets. Call Debbie Nielsen at 731-5547.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP): Volunteers 55 and older to help children develop reading skills. Call Jane Quist at 589-3920.
Rocky Mountain Hospice: Provide respite care and companionship to terminally ill patients. Training required. Call Kristin Miskin at 397-4902 or 1-800-390-2778.
Salvation Army: Help in thrift stores and warehouse. Call Mr. and Mrs. Maj. Pederson at 621-3580.
South Davis Community Hospital: Bountiful. Assist with evening programs, daytime crafts and cooking groups. Call Bronwyn at 397-8184.
Travelers Aid Society Employment Program: Help homeless people learn skills to keep jobs. Contact Greg at 359-4142, ext. 531.
Treehouse Children's Museum: Accepting applications for volunteers of all ages for Learn and Serve. Call Christine Grondahl at 394-9663.
TURN Community Services: Donate furniture in good condition, computer equipment and craft supplies. Call Rod at 485-3654.
Utah Council for the Blind: Read and drive for blind adults in the Davis County area. Call Leslie Gertsch at 292-1156.
Utah Foster Care Foundation: Be buddies to Davis County foster children. Also needs volunteers for light office work, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Call Karen at 392-1114.
Volunteer Victim Advocates: Volunteers needed to respond to a secured scene of domestic violence to provide safety planning, resource referrals and support. Call 399-8065.
Wasatch Elementary School: Needs assistance with after-school program, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact Janelle Lewis at 776-3343.
Wasatch Humane Society: Help with pet adoptions at PetsMart (Layton/Taylorsville). Call Cheryl Smith at 299-8508.
Washington Elementary (Bountiful): Needs reading volunteers, one hour a week. Contact Barbara Wissler at 402-2650.
Women in Community Service (WICS): Provide support and mentoring to disadvantaged youth. Call Sheila at 774-4335 or 476-5927.
Your Community Connection: Needs attorneys for services at Thursday Night Legal Bar twice a month 5-7 p.m. Call Holly Crosby at 394-9456.