Volunteer Opportunities

Get Involved - Volunteer!

Thank you for looking into volunteer opportunities at Volunteers of America, Utah. Our volunteers positively impact the lives of thousands of people in Utah every year.

Below you will find several individual and group volunteer opportunities listed. In addition to the opportunities you find below, we have many more one-time and on-going opportunities available at several of our sites. We also have special group projects available during the holiday season and as needs arise throughout the year. Volunteers are always welcome to share their own ideas about how they can support our clients and programs. We encourage you to contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator, Lindsay Hinton at lindsay.hinton@voaut.org or 801-519-9721 ext. 225 to learn more.

Looking for a Different Way to Give?

Consider involving your family, friends or co-workers in a volunteer project that will be a lasting gift to someone in need. Our volunteer coordinator can connect you with a project that will help change lives.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please complete the appropriate application and email it to lindsay.hinton@voaut.org. You will be contacted about attending a volunteer orientation or asked for more detail about your group project. Three orientations are held each month. Please contact Lindsay Hinton to learn about the monthly schedule and to sign-up for your orientation. All volunteers who wish to work directly with our clients, must complete a background check prior to entering into our programs. To accompany your background check we will need a copy of your Driver's License or photo ID and SSN card. Lindsay will provide you with a more extensive list of volunteer policies and procedures upon receipt of your Volunteer Application.

Group Volunteer Application

Individual Volunteer Applicaiton

Volunteer Opportunities

Lunch Preparer (1 - 4 People)
Location:	Homeless Youth Resource Center
Date/Time Commitment:	One day per week. Two hours from 12:00 to 2:00 pm.
Individual volunteers work together to prepare lunch for homeless youth who access the Homeless Youth Resource Center.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Dinner Preparer (1 - 4 People)
Location:	Homeless Youth Resource Center
Date/Time Commitment:	One day a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00 to 6:00 pm. (cook, serve and clean) Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 pm (serve and clean).
Individual volunteers work together to prepare dinner for homeless youth who access the Homeless Youth Resource Center.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Facility Assistant - Cleaning (Individual or Small Groups)
Location:	Homeless Youth Resource Center
Date/Time Commitment:	Open, weekly. Weekdays 10-11:30 am.
Help maintain the cleanliness and positive appearance of the Drop-In Center.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Homeless Youth Street Outreach Program Assistant
Location:	Homeless Youth Resource Center
Date/Time Commitment:	Six month committment. Weekdays, between 11:30 am and 7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Establish relationships with homeless and at-risk youth in the community and assist them in obtaining goals.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Activity Leader (1 - 2 People)
Location:	Center for Women and Children
Date/Time Commitment:	Once weekly. Two hours.
Help the Center for Women and Children provide a variety of activities and learning opportunities for the residents.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Dinner Preparer (1 - 4 People)
Location:	Center for Women and Children
Date/Time Commitment:	Some groups commit to volunteering once a week or once a month. This is also a good one-time volunteer opportunity for groups. Two hours per shift.
Volunteers work together to prepare dinner for residents of the Center for Women and Children.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Supervised Play Assistant
Location:	Center for Women and Children
Date/Time Commitment:	One session per week. Daily 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
To lead safe and pleasant play experiences for children of women undergoing treatment at the Center for Women and Children.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Activity Leader (1 - 2 People)
Location:	Adult Detoxification Center
Date/Time Commitment:	One session per week for one hour. Day or evening.
To assist in the recovery of adult clients by doing creative and fun activities.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Office Assistant
Location:	Adult Detoxification Center
Date/Time Commitment:	Once weekly, flexible shifts for 2 hours.
Provide administrative assistance and support to the Adult Detoxification Center.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Yard Maintenance (1 - 10 People)
Location:	Group Transition Homes
Date/Time Commitment:	This is an excellent one time group volunteer opportunity. Would like a weekly or monthly commitment during the summer. Times and dates will vary. Shifts 2-6 hours long.
Help maintain the yard and overall appearance of the Transition Home.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Office Assistant
Location:	Day Treatment Services
Date/Time Commitment:	Once weekly. Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Provide administrative assistance and support to the Treatment Services Center.
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton

Pick-up and Delivery Driver
Location:	Homeless Outreach Program
Date/Time Commitment:	Four month committment. Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays, 3 hour shift between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
To provide assistance in picking up food and in-kind donations and delivering them to agency programs
Contact:	Lindsay Hinton