Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Information

Animal Services

Volunteers will support goals of the shelter by
serving shelter customers; assisting with shelter
adoptions and reuniting lost pets with owners;
keeping shelter animals clean, safe and happy;
and encouraging responsible pet ownership.

Volunteers must be at least 14 years old
(14-17 year olds will be interviewed), and be able
to devote 2 hours a week for 3 months to be
considered.  Individuals and small groups (no
more than 3) only due to limited shelter space.

For more information visit
Animal Services
or email:
Adoptions@slco.org

Center for the Arts

Volunteers will act as ushers taking tickets,
checking coats and showing patrons to their
seats at Abravanel Hall, Capitol Theatre and
Rose Wagner Center.

Volunteers must 16 years or older, and be
able to work 3-4 hour shifts 3-4 times per
month.

For more information contact:
Elizabether Easter,
SLCo CFA Assistant
EEaster@slco.org
Or visit
www.slccfa.org

Northwest Community and Recreation Centers

Opportunities range from youth sports coaches,
to the computer lab, the Kid's Cafe and special events.  All volunteers must complete a
background check.

Varying time committments from 2-4 hours for special events to 2-3 hours per week for coaches.

Library Services

Volunteers support library staff in achieving the
mission and goals of the library.  Library Services
has a wide range of volunteers serving in varied
ways.

Volunteers 13-15 years of age must have parental approval and work no more than
4 hours a day. This program does accept some
Court Ordered Services.

For more information contact:
Robin Chalhoub,
SLCo Library Services
(801) 944-7509
Volunteer@slcolibrary.org

Fleet Management

Fleet Management handles the transportation and
mobile mechanical needs of all Salt Lake County
agencies. We provide fuel, Motor Pool,
maintenance and repair, parts, vehicle acquisition
and replacement program, and other
transportation-related needs.

For more information contact:
Shauna Johnson,
SLCo Fleet Management
(385) 498-0481
SJohnson@slco.org

Aging Services Programs

Meals On Wheels

The Aging Services Meals On Wheels Program
looks for volunteers to deliver hot meals to
seniors near their home or workplace.  Along
with meal delivery, volunteers also provide
friendly visits and ensure the general safety
and well being of their clients.

Volunteers donate one lunch hour per week,
with routes comprising of 8-10 stops.
Opportunities exist Monday-Friday from
10:30 am-1:30 pm.

Ombudsman Program

Participating in the Ombudsman Program allows
volunteers to help adults 60 years and older
living in long term care (such as nursing
homes or assisted living facilities).  Volunteers
will investigate reports of inadequacy of care;
violation of rights; or abuse, neglect or
exploitation of elderly residents.

Non-Certified Ombudsman will complete 20
hours of training, then commit a minimum of 
2 hours a week for 4 months.

Certified Ombudsman will complete 40 hours
of training, then commit to a minimum of
4 hours a week for 1 year.

Bridges Program

Volunteers in the Bridges Program help children
who are peforming below their grade level in
reading, spelling, math or writing.  In addition
to tutoring, volunteers can become a role model
for children, helping to improve self-esteem and
create an attachment to school.

Volunteers must be at least 45 years of age,
and commit to spend 2-4 hours each week in
the classroom for an entire school year.

For more information contact:
Barbara Drake,
SLCo Aging Services
(801) 468-2191
BDrake@slco.org

Senior Transportation Program

Aging Services has two Senior Transportation
volunteer opportunities:
Volunteer Drivers provide rides for seniors
to essential destinations, such as a doctor's appointment, using either their own or a
County-owned vehicle.
Office Support Volunteers provide office
support by answering incoming calls,
performing data entry, and preparing
monthly mailings.

Volunteer Drivers commit to one 4 hour
shift per week, and are required to have a
Utah Drivers License, and a good driving record.

Office Support Volunteers commit 2-4 hours
per week.

For more information contact:
Janet Frick,
SLCo Aging Services
(801) 468-2982
JFrick@slco.org