SALT LAKE CITY- Utah’s Lt. Governor Greg Bell and the Utah Commission on Volunteers have partnered with the Utah Volunteer Center Association to launch a new volunteer opportunities database found at www.volunteers.utah.gov. On December 8 at 11 a.m. a press conference will be held on the east drive of the State Capitol and Lt. Gov. Greg Bell will make the announcement official.
The ongoing economic crises has caused many non-profit organizations in Utah to slash budgets, cut programs and downsize staff, which in turn effects our most needy citizens. Many of these organizations are in dire need of volunteers to help where possible. The help received will aid in keeping these programs running.
www.volunteers.utah.gov is the first state-wide volunteer website that will bridge the gap between Utahns who want to volunteer and the non-profit community organizations that need them. This centralized database is an invaluable resource where Utahns can both post and find volunteer opportunities all in one spot.
“Volunteerism is the lifeblood of our state and provides significant economic and social value for our citizens and communities,” said Lt. Governor Greg Bell. “As the #1 volunteering state in the nation for four years running, we all know the value of volunteering. Its part of our culture, who we are, and one of the reasons we as a state are better able to weather the current economic storm.”
As a kickoff to promote the new website database, numerous UTA bus banners will display various eye-catching messages encouraging volunteerism.
“For those who want to help, there are thousands of volunteer opportunities currently listed on the site representing over seven-hundred organizations. These opportunities reach communities all over the state,” said Shar Lewis, Utah Commission on Volunteers executive director. “I encourage you to use this website to find opportunities to serve that utilize your skills and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”
Visuals at the press conference will include a UTA bus with installed banner ads along with a DVD handout of additional graphics and promotions and contact information for regional Volunteer Center Association offices.
The mission of the Utah Commission on Volunteers, an office of the Lieutenant Governor, is to improve communities through service and volunteering. For more information on the Commission on Volunteers, and various volunteering opportunities across the state, log onto www.volunteers.utah.gov.
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