There are many opportunities to share your time and talents with others. Listed here are opportunities provided by the 211 Info Bank at 1025 S. 700 West, Salt Lake City. For more information, go to their Web site: www.informationandreferral.org.
Hospice volunteers needed — Many hospices throughout the valley need volunteers to provide support and compassion for hospice patients and their families. Dial 211 for information.
Salt Lake Regional Medical Center — Looking for caring individuals who can share their time, talents and energy to enhance the quality of patient care.
The Utah Museum of Natural History — Needs volunteers to help with summer camp. Requires interest in science and working with kids. Must be at least 15.
Fano Maohi of Utah — Looking for volunteer staff for two-day Tahitian Dance Festival with groups from Utah, California, Hawaii, Florida and guest appearance from a group in Tahiti July 21 and 22.
Crossroads Urban Center — Looking for volunteers to help pick up and deliver food to senior housing complexes on the third Saturday of every month, only two to three hours once a month from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
American Red Cross — Volunteers needed for data entry, receptionists, grant writers and researchers, filing and light secretary work, help with utilities program and training coordination.
Heart & Soul — Looking for performers to share music with neighbors who are living in institutions or are otherwise isolated. Two-hour commitment each month.
Juvenile Justice Services — Volunteers and/or gardening supplies needed for youth garden. The gardens benefit two disadvantaged populations, at-risk youths and homeless shelters. Mentor youths while teaching a valuable skill. Hours flexible.
Splore — Needs volunteers now to help plan annual October Harvest Auction to raise funds for outdoor recreation opportunities for people with disabilities and at-risk youths.
South Valley Sanctuary — Domestic violence shelter needs volunteers in the morning from 9-noon for various activities.