Local organizations are seeking community volunteers to fill a variety of roles across the region, according to a October 30 report. Opportunities range from specialized teaching positions to general assistance in food pantries and senior centers.
Several organizations are looking for specific skill sets. Peery’s Egyptian Theater is seeking usher volunteers, while Onstage Ogden is looking for ushers for concerts, festival staff, and help with a golf tournament. The Northview Senior Center is seeking a volunteer to teach wire wrapping and a teacher for a nutrition class. Similarly, the Washington Terrace Senior Center is looking for a Tai Chi instructor, and the Farr West Senior Center is seeking teachers for subjects including crochet, knitting, ceramics, painting, or art.
Food service and pantry roles are also available. Catholic Community Services is looking for volunteers to assist with case managing, as well as help in their food pantry with setting up, distributing groceries, stocking shelves, and cleaning. Their food pantry shifts include Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ogden Valley Nutrition requires help serving lunches to seniors on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. through the end of July. Brigham City Meals on Wheels is seeking drivers to deliver meals Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with back up volunteers to lead exercise classes.
Specialized programs offer unique ways to serve. The Senior Companion Program seeks individuals 55 and older living on moderate to low income to act as companions to homebound individuals; the role involves approximately 15 hours of work per week and may provide a monthly stipend of around $270. The Foster Grandparent and RSVP Grandparent Programs in Weber, Davis, Morgan, and Box Elder counties are looking for individuals 55 or older to serve as reading tutors for elementary students. Additionally, the American Red Cross is seeking blood donor ambassadors and disaster volunteers, while the Senior Medicare Patrol is looking for volunteers in Weber and Morgan counties to help prevent Medicare fraud.
Museums and parks also require assistance. The Hill Aerospace Museum is seeking volunteers for four-hour shifts from Tuesday through Saturday, including individuals fluent in sign language to assist groups. Weber County Archery Park is looking for volunteers to assist with check-ins, memberships, and equipment rentals. The Weber County Sport Shooting Complex is seeking Range Safety Officers and cashiers, offering training classes every third Saturday of the month. The Weber County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers over age 18 to walk dogs Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Organizations in need of volunteers can contact officials at 801-625-3777 or 801-778-6897. Those interested in volunteering who do not see a specific match for their skills are encouraged to call to find opportunities that best use their abilities.
