Looking for Something to Do This Summer?

Do you think you'll get bored this summer? Even if not, do you want to get involved and do something meaningful with your months in the sun? I have the perfect solution. Summer of Service!

Summer of Service is a summer-long program designed to encourage youth to serve! To learn more, please join our Facebook group or visit our website.

Join us for our kickoff on June 12th!

When: June 12th 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Where:Provo North Park (500 N 500 W Provo)
What: Outdoor park cleanup and party- Pizza will be served and learn about our fun prizes!


Hope to see you there!

National Volunteer Week

This week is National Volunteer Week. To celebrate, United Way of Utah County is asking everyone to participate in a service challenge each day this week. The theme of this week is "Serving Close to Home" They are encouraging simple acts of service to make Utah County a better place.

Participate with us each day this week. Visit our website or Facebook to see our daily challenge!

Have a little fun by celebrating National Volunteer Week with us!

Successful Cesar Chavez Day!

Volunteers donated more than 240 hours of service this past Saturday for Cesar Chavez Day. The day was a great success and volunteers helped clean the grounds of one park, one cemetery and one middle school. They also volunteered with the elderly and threw a Easter Egg Hunt for children. Finally, volunteers helped clean up the South Franklin Community Center and helped referee and score keep for a soccer game.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who woke up early and gave their Saturday to improve the community!

Go to United Way's Facebook page to see all of the pictures of the projects!

The hardworking volunteers at Dixon Middle School!

Working hard at the Orem City Cemetery!

Cesar Chavez Day!

Cesar Chavez fought for equal rights for Hispanic minorities and for fairer working conditions. To honor his legacy and the work he did to improve the lives of many in our nation, a day of service is held each year on the last Saturday in March.

This year, Sully, a United Way VISTA has worked hard to plan a great event to celebrate this honorable man. Volunteers can participate in various service projects this day. From planting flowers to decorating Easter eggs for children, you are sure to find an activity that you are interested in. Volunteers are needed to help make this day a success.


Date: Saturday, March 27th

Location: Registration is located at Dixon Middle School (75o W. 200 N. Provo) After registration volunteers will disperse to assigned service projects.

Time: 8:00 Registration (Service projects will be from 9-12)

Light refreshments will be provided. Dress appropriate for the weather in case you attend an outdoor activity!

Family Volunteer Day

Each year VISTAs are encouraged to participate in several national service days. Family Volunteer Day is a great way to for us VISTAs to get involved in the community that we serve.

This November, Utah County will be among hundreds of communities nationwide participating in Family Volunteer Day. Locally, Family Volunteer Day is hosted by United Way of Utah County and gives families the opportunity to participate in improving their neighborhoods and communities.

“Family Volunteer Day is a chance for families to get together and experience meaningful service,” said Raquel Lopez, youth volunteer outreach AmeriCorps*VISTA with United Way of Utah County. “This is a good opportunity for parents to teach their children the value of service.”

On Saturday, November 21, teams of family volunteers will gather for a pancake breakfast and will then split up to serve in various locations. Projects include helping with home construction for families in need, making and setting up holiday decorations for elderly and disabled community members, cleaning at a special needs day care center and putting together charitable care packages for the children of disabled persons.

“It is neat to see families wanting to teach their children to appreciate what they have,” Lopez said. “It can be hard to find service projects for a whole family, and this creates a day for them to serve together.”

Last year, more than 130 volunteers donated their time to five projects including making stockings for low-income children and putting up holiday decorations at local nursing homes.

“Often volunteer opportunities aren’t designed for families or younger children,” said Brian Wayment, AmeriCorps*VISTA leader with United Way of Utah County. “Typically it is hard to include the whole family. We try to have family-friendly activities that include everyone.”

Projects are geared toward volunteers of all ages and skills to include every family member. Volunteers are assigned to projects depending on their interests and capabilities. Families of all sizes with children of any ages are encouraged to attend. Church and community groups are also welcome to participate in the day’s activities.

“It gives families the opportunity to learn something together,” Wayment said. “Children who learn to serve at a young age are more likely to be involved in their community in one way or another.”

Family Volunteer Day starts with a complimentary pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Community Action Services and Food Bank (815 S. Freedom Blvd., Provo). Service projects will be from 9:30– 11:30 at various sites from Payson to Orem. Interested families should sign up at www.unitedwayuc.org or call Raquel Lopez at 801-691-5330.