Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism                                                                                 November 2016


UTAH RANKED #1 IN VOLUNTEERING

Thank you Utahns! Utah has led the nation in total volunteerism for the 11th year in a row according to the Volunteering and Civic Life in America report, released by the Corporation for National and Community Service. 43 percent of Utah residents volunteer, while the second-highest state, Minnesota, had 35 percent of their residents volunteer. 
MLK DAY OF SERVICE GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 2
 
Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded to Utah nonprofit organizations to assist in creating projects occurring January 13 - 22. G rant applications are due December 2nd.  

UTAH PHILANTHROPY DAY A SUCCESS
 
UServeUtah, in partnership with Utah Nonprofits Association and Utah Association of Fundraising Professionals, hosted the 2016 Utah Philanthropy Day Luncheon on November 17, 2016.  Seven awards were given to individuals and organizations who embody the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism. Over 950 attendees helped us celebrate Utah's amazing spirit of generosity. For more information, visit www.utahphilanthropyday.org. 

#ThisIsHome  | A GIVING TUESDAY EVENT FOR REFUGEES
November 29, 2016 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Keynote at  6:30 pm
 
Local nonprofit The Wonderment and Cotopaxi have teamed up to create #ThisIsHome, a Giving Tuesday  event bringing together our city to support inclusion, support our refugee friends and expand our understanding of community. All proceeds from the night will go to two programs that support innovative tech programming for refugee youth in the Salt Lake area. Councilman Derek Kitchen and SLC Mayor Refugee Liaison Fatima Dire will give a keynote address. Learn more at  www.givingtuesdayutah.org.

VISIT US AT FESTIVAL OF THE TREES
November 30 through December 3, 10:00 am to 10:00 pm each day
South Towne Expo Center, 9575 South State St. Sandy, UT
 
Arrr you attending the annual  Festival of the Trees? Be sure to stop by our pirate-themed "Treasured Volunteers" tree. The event is hosted by Intermountain Healthcare and raises funds to help children at Primary Children's Hospital.
WELCOME CORYNN & MARY!
Corynn Benoit is the Program Support Specialist for National Service  and works closely with the National Service Program Manager with all aspects of the AmeriCorps program.

Originally from Vermont, Corynn made her way to Salt Lake City this fall. She spent the last two years in Austin, Texas working for Texas Conservation Corps, an AmeriCorps program focused on environmental stewardship. She began with the organization as a Disaster Services AmeriCorps VISTA member and spent her term supporting state-wide disaster response efforts. Corynn spent her fall pursuing her love of the outdoors and exploring the beautiful state of Utah while working for Utah Conservation Corps.

Mary Buehler is the Program Support Specialist for Community Engagement , assisting the Community Engagement Manager in building and cultivating capacity for service in the volunteer community.

Mary is originally from Pennsylvania, but joins us from Ithaca, NY where she received a degree in Communications from Ithaca College. After working in graduate admissions, Mary worked in the nonprofit sector where she launched several projects focused on safe city bicycling, trail expansion and use, healthy food access, active urban spaces and environmental sustainability.

We wish to extend Corynn and Mary a warm welcome to our office and community.
 
The Utah County Volunteer Management Training has sold out. To be added to our wait list, register  here. Trainings are held several times throughout the year, so check our website for upcoming dates and locations. 

The Lt. Governor's Volunteer Recognition Certificate program let's you nominate an outstanding volunteer. Submit your nomination here.  

 

Every volunteer has a story, and we want to hear yours! Share your story  here.

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