Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance.
We are a human services nonprofit with over 360 dedicated professionals and we rely on the support of more than 8,400 volunteers to deliver compassionate care to over 8,000 individuals annually through programs addressing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and domestic violence. We see a community where everyone belongs, everyone has access to the services they need, and homelessness is eradicated.
We value compassion. The response to the suffering of others motivates our desire to help and alleviate suffering. We accept and include everyone. Every person has the right to feel accepted and be included in their communities. We make a difference. The work of Volunteers of America, Utah is carried out with the aim of making a difference in the lives of clients, volunteers, staff and supporters. We value integrity, an uncompromising adherence to honesty and strong moral principles; we act with truth, accuracy, and accountability. We seek to be accountable to our clients and our communities for the work we do and the results we seek to achieve. We have hope. VOA Utah is underpinned by optimism and hope that individuals, families, and communities can be influenced for the better and that change is always possible.
Volunteers of America, Utah continues to be a cornerstone of care in the Salt Lake Valley, meeting the growing demand for essential services among Utah's most vulnerable populations. As one of the region's leading human services providers, VOA Utah employs over 360 dedicated professionals and relies on the support of more than 8,400 volunteers to deliver compassionate care to over 8,000 individuals annually.
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For our fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
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Maud & Ballington Booth founded Volunteers of America National in 1896. Primarily because of the Denver "post" initiative, the Utah affiliate was created in 1907. The services included a free medical dispensary and an inexpensive hotel for the needy. By the end of the 1920s, our services had begun to expand. These services included a free employment agency, a thrift store, a convalescent camp, and an emergency shelter. However, during the 1929 Wall Street crash and the years of the Great Depression, the program closed in Utah.
In 1986, the Utah affiliate was re-established as a locally operated 501(c)3 nonprofit. Our services began with opening the Salt Lake City detoxification center. Since 1989, Volunteers of America, Utah, has continued to grow its services and programs. These services now include programs in homelessness, substance abuse, addiction, mental health, domestic violence, and other critical service gaps in our community. Today, VOA Utah is one of the most prominent human services organizations in the Salt Lake Valley.
The name Volunteers of America was established when the organization was originally founded in 1896. It signified that the organization was comprised of people voluntarily choosing to help others. In those days, a volunteer was anyone committed to a mission or cause. Since its earliest days, when Volunteers of America brought food, medicine, and comfort to people not served by other charities, volunteering has been instrumental in every aspect of the organization's service.
At Volunteers of America, Utah, we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We believe in treating every person with dignity and respect, regardless of background or life experience. By bringing together passionate and committed individuals, we work to strengthen our community and ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Careers at VOA Utah
