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SALT LAKE CITY — Giving back and helping others is something that brings joy to many.
In Utah, there are many different volunteer opportunities throughout the state. Check out our list to see where you could volunteer next.
American Red Cross Utah Region
Volunteers help in disaster response, deliver emergency and first-aid safety information, work with members of the military and recruit blood donors.
Locations:
- Greater Salt Lake Area: 801-323-9272
- Central and Southern Utah: 801-373-8580
- Northern Utah: 801-627-0000
- St. George: 435-674-4440
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah
Volunteers can mentor and spend time with children facing adveristy.
Contact information: 801-313-0303
Habitat for Humanity
There are eight different locations in Utah. Volunteers help build, renovate and repair houses in their local community.
International Rescue Committee
Volunteer opportunities include mentoring refugees and assisting refugees with job interviews.
Location: 221 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-328-1091
Rape Recovery Center
Volunteers help through special projects, small tasks and office work.
Location: 2035 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-467-7282
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake City
Volunteers help by serving evening meals, building upkeep and set up for high volume events.
Location: 463 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-355-8825
Ronald McDonald House
Volunteers help by checking families in and out of the facility, give tours, accept donations and work on projects.
Location: 935 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-363-4663
Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands
Volunteers can clean up sites, help with trail upkeep and monitoring, weed control, photo documentation, report safety hazards and program advocacy.
Location: 451 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-972-7809
SLCPD Volunteer Corps
This is a partnership between the community and the police. Assignments include patrol and neighborhood watch groups and participants must apply.
Contaction information: 801-799-3361
The Road Home
Volunteers help people overcome homelessness by assisting with projects, a kid's book club, and running the front desk.
Location: 210 S. Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-359-4142
Utah Food Bank
Volunteers help with warehouse tasks and assisting during food drives.
Location: 3150 S. 900 West, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-978-2452
Utah Humane Society
Volunteers spend time with cats and dogs by walking and training them.
Location: 4242 300 West, Murray
Contact information: 801-261-2919
Visual Art Institute
Volunteers will help renovate the exterior of the building and create an outdoor classroom.
Location: 2901 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-474-3796
Wasatch Community Gardens
Volunteer opportunities include youth garden assistant, office work, weed controlling and helping with special events.
Location: 824 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City
Contact information: 801-359-2658 ext.11
For more ways to find volunteer opportunities in the community, visit one of the 18 volunteer centers in Utah.
Where is your favorite place to volunteer in Utah? Let us know in the comments
Carlos is a student at Utah Valley University and currently works as a news writing intern for KSL.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @Car1osBaquerizo or email him at carlosbaquerizo@ymail.com.
