Community members are invited to join efforts with Neighborhood Housing Services of Provo to paint the exteriors of Provo homes in five downtown neighborhoods.
The annual "Paint Your Heart Out" event is set for National NeighborWorks Week, June 7-14. This is an opportunity for human service organizations to host activities to revitalize neighborhoods.
Volunteers will be able to paint their hearts out on Saturday, June 7, as they assist in painting seven homes in three hours. Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. at Joaquin Elementary School, 550 N. 600 East, Provo. Breakfast, lunch, T-shirts, water bottles and tools will be provided. Last year, more than 300 volunteers participated in a similar seven-home project.
Volunteers with time to help with preparatory work are asked to meet on Saturday, May 31, at 8 a.m. at Joaquin Elementary. Volunteers will scrape old paint and apply primer to prepare homes for the June 7 effort. All supplies will be provided.
Other volunteer opportunities in Utah County include:
Run to serve. Join the statewide Independent Living 5K and Run & Roll for Independence on Saturday, June 14, in Springville. Jobs for volunteers include assisting in implementing recreational activities for the clients; answering phones; assisting disabled individuals with cleaning, painting, and other home maintenance; delivering furniture and appliances to the home of individuals with disabilities; and assisting with various office tasks.
Assist with family oriented productions. Help provide good family oriented musicals and dramas by serving at the Villa Institute for Performing Arts. Volunteers assist with publicity, acting, directing, production, costumes, props and ushering. The community theater also includes programs for youths and disadvantaged children.
For more information about these and other volunteer opportunities, contact the United Way of Utah County Volunteer Center weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 374-8108 or visit the Volunteer Database on the United Way of Utah County Web site www.unitedwayuc.org.