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UTAH BUSINESSES: USERVEUTAH NEEDS YOUR
INPUT!
UServeUtah is seeking feedback
from businesses across Utah about employee engagement and employee volunteer programs. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey or share it with your business connections.
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Businesses
with
an employee volunteer program, please use the following link:
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Businesses
without
an employee volunteer program, please use the following link:
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USERVEUTAH POWER OF SERVICE AWARD
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Norma is pictured with Dennis Hanson, Executive Director of CWCIC, Brian Parnell, Domestic Violence Program Administrator with the Department of Human Services/DCFS, and Laurie Loader, Shelter Manager at CWCIC. |
Over the course of nearly three decades of volunteer service at the
Center for Women and Children in Crisis
, Norma Paramore has done everything from delivering mail and answering the phone to comforting rape victims and helping women escape abusive relationships.
In recognition of this amazing service, UServeUtah
was honored to
award the Power of Service Award to Norma at the July Commission meeting. This award is presented three times annually to a volunteer who shows significant commitment to their community and demonstrates the power of volunteer service through their activities.
See UServeUtah's press release for more details.
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UTAH AMERICORPS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
The Utah AmeriCorps Member of the Month for August is
Kenny Henager
! Kenny currently serves as an AmeriCorps Field Boss with
Utah Conservation Corps
(UCC). He is passionate about Utah public lands and helping improve the quality of these beautiful environments for everyone to enjoy. He goes above and beyond to provide mentorship to other members and to provide leadership on conservation projects throughout the state.
Kenny grew up in Utah, where his love for the outdoors and service began. He served his first AmeriCorps term with UCC in 2015. He then went up to serve with Montana Conservation Corps before returning to Utah for his current term. Kenny chose UCC to serve his last term so he could help the organization that started his love for service. He hopes to be able to stay in the conservation field in the future to help others experience service through conservation and stewardship.
AmeriCorps, also known as the domestic Peace Corps, engages thousands of Americans nationwide in intensive, results-driven service in areas of education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve for up to a year and receive a modest living allowance, training,
and an education scholarship to pay for college or pay back student loans.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE GRANT RECIPIENTS
UServeUtah awarded grants to 7 organizations for 9/11 Day of Service. With a wide range of projects happening in multiple locations throughout the state, it is possible for volunteers to give even just a few hours of their time. Check out this
Deseret News article
for more details. You can also visit userve.utah.gov/911-day-projects to get involved in one of UServeUtah's grantees' projects or go to justserve.org to find other opportunities to serve.
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UTAH AMERICORPS PROGRAMS ARE RECRUITING!
Utah AmeriCorps Programs are currently recruiting members for the new grant year! Click here if you are interested in joining a Utah AmeriCorps program, or reach out to one of the program directors listed on the Utah AmeriCorps Program page.
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REGISTER FOR UNA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Utah Nonprofits Association's Annual Conference is coming up on Thursday, September 14. This year's conference keynote, Vu Le, will speak about unleashing the power of the nonprofit sector and what that looks like in practice.
Attend the conference to find out what Vu has to say and to network, stay current, and participate in some brilliant breakout sessions.
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SOUND THE ALARM, SAVE A LIFE
The American Red Cross is getting ready for its new annual event called Sound the Alarm, Save a Life. From September 23 to October 14, in cities all across the country, the American Red Cross will install 35,000 smoke alarms in homes through the power of 100,000 volunteers. Salt Lake City is privileged to have 3 of these events in the area. Go to soundthealarm.org/utah to learn how you can make a difference.
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Salt Lake City
September 30
Need support of 150 volunteers
Glendale Middle School
1430 Andrew Ave.
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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South Salt Lake
October 7
Need support of 225 volunteers
LDS Church Building
1510 W. Parliament Ave.
West Valley City, UT 84123
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Layton
October 14
Need support of 280 volunteers
Davis Hospital
1600 Antelope Dr.
Layton, UT 84041
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
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LEGACY OF LOWELL DAY OF SERVICE
Register now for Legacy of Lowell Day of Service! Bring your friends and family to this annual event that brings hundreds of volunteers together to work on more than 30 different service projects. Sponsored by the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center at the University of Utah, this year's event kicks off the U's Homecoming activities. It's feel-good fun that improves your community!
This day of service will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated on the project description.
Choose how you want to serve by registering for a project today!
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DISNEY SUMMER OF SERVICE
YSA and The Walt Disney Company are working together this summer to inspire kids and families to make a positive impact in their communities through the Disney Summer of Service campaign.
Kids who volunteer
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with their friends or family, or on their own
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-can apply for a $500 Disney Be Inspired Summer of Service grant to create a project or expand an existing project throughout the rest of the year.
Youth ages 5-18 in the U.S. can visit YSA.org/BeInspired to tell their volunteer story, get inspiration and planning resources, and apply for a Disney Be Inspired Summer of Service grant.
Applications will be accepted through Saturday, September 30.
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The Lt. Governor's Volunteer Recognition Certificate program lets you nominate an outstanding volunteer. Submit your nomination here.
Every volunteer has a story, and UServeUtah wants to hear yours! Share your story
here.
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