Valerie Olson has volunteered at the Utah State Veterans Nursing Home in Salt Lake City since her husband became a resident there. Instead of simply visiting her husband, the Sandy woman makes her rounds. She routinely visits residents who don’t receive many visitors, exchanging stories one-on-one and making them laugh.
"She brings a peaceful feeling to our home," volunteer coordinator Nicole Herway wrote, "and remembers the small and simple things that make a big difference in each resident’s life."
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Volunteer today
Interested in delivering meals to seniors, mentoring troubled teens or playing board games with veterans? Opportunities are available by the thousands in Utah, where government and nonprofit agencies are looking for helping hands. Here are a few places to look.
Utah State Veterans Nursing Home » Those interested in volunteering at the nursing home should contact Nicole Herway by phone at 801-584-1920 or by email at nherway@avalonhci.com
Salt Lake County » Go to volunteer.slco.org. The county is looking for volunteers to assist in health centers, providing tutoring for children and more.
The Utah Commission on Volunteers » Go to volunteers.utah.gov. This online resource will connect you — by city and zip code — to the volunteer needs closest to you.
United Way » Go to uw.org/get-involved/volunteer. The organization maintains a list of projects that can be narrowed by neighborhood and interests.
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