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Volunteers are the heartbeat of VOA Utah’s work. Serving alongside our dedicated professional staff, they work tirelessly to assist and support those most in need. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing many skills and experiences. They serve meals, sort and organize donations, provide professional services and mentor and much more. Thanks in part to their dedication, VOA Utah empowers people to reach their full potential and archive lasting positive change.
In 2024, volunteers served thousands of families, youth, and adults in need. The time, talents and skills of volunteers helped make Utah a better place for all. By preparing and serving meals, organizing donation drives, assisting with clerical work, mentoring youth, and providing professional services, our volunteers make a huge difference and our work would not be possible without them.
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Prep weekly meals at the WRC for women experiencing homelessness. Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am to noon. Tasks include: washing, peeling, and chopping produce; cupping condiment containers; setting up for meal service, working in the dish room, and more. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
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Serve a meal at the WRC to women experiencing homelessness. As a meal service volunteer, you provide positive community engagement and help us meet nutritional needs. Our kitchen facility can accommodate single volunteers and groups of up to 10 individuals, ages 16 and up. Meals are served to up to 200 women.
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Our donation center at the WRC needs volunteers to help load and unload incoming donations, sort donations, organize and refill clothing and hygiene bins, etc. Volunteers must be 8 years of age and up, and should be physically able to stand for two hours be able to assist with minimal heavy lifting. Perfect for groups of 8 or fewer.
SIGN UP— Kim, Manager of Community Engagement at the Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center.
24,324
Hours Served
$33.50
Value of 1 Hour of Service
$814,854
Total Value to VOA Utah
450,000
Meals Served
7,652
Sack Lunches Made
Serving a meal at the YRC is a unique experience. First and foremost, groups that sign up to serve a meal are expected to cook and serve the meal, which is different from the Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center or Recovery on Redwood meal service opportunities. This is an opportunity for families, friends, work groups, church groups, clubs, and other groups of 4-10 people over 16 to serve a well-balanced meal for 30-50 homeless youth. Our kitchen has all the necessary items to prepare your meal. Our YRC Community Engagement Staff is here to coordinate with you whether you bring a fully equipped meal or cook one in our kitchen. Copy and paste this PDF for more information: https://bit.ly/4aKhtVG
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Our Amplified Mentoring Program connects young people ages 10 through 17 with a one-to-one volunteer mentor—with you. When youth know someone cares about them and recognizes their contributions, they are more likely to develop their skills, make healthy choices, and achieve self-sufficiency. Mentors must be at least 21 years old and willing to meet with a mentee for at least 6 to 8 hours a month for 9 months. Mentors who wish to work directly with clients in the Amplified Mentoring Program must complete a Utah Department of Human Services Office of Licensing background screening, record two sets of fingerprints, and pay a fee of $42.25 to cover the processing prior to direct client work.
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Gather essential items for youth experiencing homelessness and drop them off at the Youth Resource Center. Please click the button below for more information and to make an appointment for your drop-off.
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Our Amplified Mentoring Program supports positive youth outcomes by building trusting relationships between youth and healthy adults and by teaching life skills that foster growth and self-sufficiency. Learn more or get involved with AMP
Serve a meal at Redwood to people in recovery. As a meal service volunteer, you provide positive community engagement and help us meet nutritional needs. Our kitchen facility can accommodate single volunteers and groups of up to 5 individuals, ages 18 and up. Meals are served to up to 100 people.
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A perfect off-site opportunity for youth groups that don't meet our 16-year-old age requirement or large groups of volunteers that exceed on-site space limitations. Sack lunches are handed out to our communities most vulnerable populations by VOA Utah staff. 1. Sack lunches are assembled off-site and delivered to our Recovery on Redwood facility. 2. Sack lunches must be dropped off within 48 hours of assembly.
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Gather essential items for men in our residential detox program and Homeless Outreach Program. Please click the button below for more information and to make an appointment for your drop-off.
SIGN UPA social model residential center for men 18 and older in need of detoxification & withdrawal management services.
Todd was just a teenager when his dad died. Todd was just a teenager when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Todd was just a teenager when he started trying to escape using alcohol and drugs. But that was just the beginning of Todd's story. Now he leads people through the recovery process at the Men's Adult Detoxification Center in Salt Lake City.
A social model residential center for men 18 and older in need of detoxification & withdrawal management services.
Serve a meal at CWC to women in recovery. As a meal service volunteer you have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of women in recovery. By participating, you help us provide nutritious meals while fostering a sense of community and support. Our kitchen facility can accommodate single volunteers and groups of up to 1-2 individuals, ages 18 and up. Meals are served to up to 30 people.
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Come garden with us at the CWC! We support homeless and low-income women through the detoxification process, helping them care for their children and move towards self-sufficiency. Our community garden fosters a connection with nature, providing a sense of grounding and well-being for our clients as they work to heal and grow. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. (Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)
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Gather essential items for women in our residential detox program. Please click the button below for more information and to make an appointment for your drop-off at our Recovery on Redwood facility below. From there, items will be sorted and delivered to the CWC.
SIGN UPVOA Utah steps up for their clients from beginning to end. Former staff member, Lynde, shares her story that began at the Center for Women & Children. Through the help of staff stepping up for her, she was able to step forward and achieve health and happiness.
