SALT LAKE CITY-This summer, President Obama is calling on all of us – young and old, from every background, all across this country – to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving in our communities. In Utah, we are excited to be kicking off our 2010 Summer of Service – YOU changing the world. One day, one week, one SUMMER at a time!
Summer of Service is a statewide campaign in partnership with the Utah Commission on Volunteers and the Volunteer Center Association of Utah. The campaign will encourage and mobilize people of all ages to make a difference in their communities by volunteering over the summer. Simply sign up to participate, volunteer your time, log your hours online, and win a Presidential Service Award signed by the President of the United States. The individual in each age group that logs the most hours of service from June 1 through August 31, 2010 will win lunch with Utah’s Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell.
WHO: Anyone!
◦KIDS ages 5-14: 50 hours minimum
◦YOUNG ADULTS ages 15-25: 100 hours minimum
◦ADULTS ages 26 and up: 100 hours minimum
WHEN: June 1 – August 31, 2010
WHERE: Anywhere that needs a helping hand
◦Nonprofit Organizations
◦Faith Based Institutions
◦Community events
◦Government Agencies & Schools
◦Individuals
WHY: To make a difference in your community and win an award
◦Make a difference in the lives of others
◦Learn new skills and build your resume
◦Keep active, stay busy and avoid boredom
◦Earn a Presidential Service Award
◦Earn a chance to win lunch with Utah’s Lieutenant Governor
◦Have fun and make new friends
HOW: Log onto www.volunteers.utah.gov and click on the Summer of Service box. It will provide you with all
the details you need to register and log your hours.
HELP: For help finding volunteer opportunities please visit www.volunteers.utah.gov, call 888.755.8824 or
contact your local volunteer center.
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