Student Leader Positions are still available for the 2022-2023 academic year!
Take a look through the remaining positions below.
Community Partner Programs - Partner Liaisons
Partner Liaisons (PLs) work collaboratively to connect volunteers from the U of U to nonprofits, schools, and government organizations to support the Bennion Center’s mission of inspiring and mobilizing people to strengthen communities. PLs lead efforts in volunteer recruitment, onboarding, retention, and recognition for the program/partner with which they are paired. Depending on the community partner, PLs may also support the planning and implementation of programming.
PLs will gain valuable real-world skills including volunteer management, organization, communication, professional relationship building, facilitation, and how to equitably engage with the community.
This is an unpaid, volunteer leadership position. If this is a barrier to your participation, we offer a limited number of need-based Helping Hand scholarships that range from $50 to $500 in the fall & spring.
Other than noted responsibilities (weekly office hour, Issue Area meetings, workshops) the responsibilities to the Bennion Center can be completed remotely. Most volunteer work with the community partner will take place in person, check the position specific description to see any required availability.
- Must be a degree-seeking University of Utah student. Position is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
- We strongly recommend prospective PLs volunteer with or visit the community partner prior to applying.
- Support the Bennion Center’s values of Hope, Action, Collaboration, and Integrity, and our commitment to anti-racism.
- Volunteer regularly within the respective program (see Volunteer Interest Form for a description of each program).
- Recruit, orient, train, and retain volunteers as necessary to meet community partner needs.
- Respond to prospective Volunteer Interest Forms (VIFs) within 24-48 hours.
- Maintain regular communication with your staff partner, community partner, and Issue Area Coordinator.
- Complete three Community Partner Agreement meetings by the established deadlines.
- Maintain a VIF tracking spreadsheet (a database of all prospective, current, and past volunteers, including contact information and university ID).
- Track and submit monthly hours served within your program by Bennion Center volunteers.
- Attend monthly meetings facilitated by the Issue Area Coordinator.
- Perform the duties required by the specific program (see specific program description for details).
- Be a Bennion Center Ambassador: build an in-depth understanding of the programs and opportunities at the Bennion Center.
- Some programs may have additional requirements including background checks, motor pool certification, or youth protection.
PLs are expected to serve 3-5 hours a week, depending on the program. Many programs also require engagement during the summer months (see application for details) although remote engagement might be possible depending on the program.
Weekly
- 1 office hour held at Bennion Center, duties may include:
- Complete programmatic responsibilities
- Meet with prospective volunteers
- Program volunteer commitment (with Community Partner)
Monthly
- Issue Area Meeting
- Hours Logs/Reflections
Semester
- Attend Legacy of Lowell Saturday Service Project (Fall) & MLK Saturday Service Project (Spring)
- 1 Leadership Workshop (per semester)
- 2 hours outreach (per semester)
Yearly
- Student Leader Orientation (Dates TBD)
- 3 Community Partner Agreement meetings
Available 2022/2023 student leader positions:
Community Partner Programs - Partner Liaisons
Catholic Community Services
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
2-4 hours
What community identified need does this program meet?
Empowers folks to reach self-sufficiency and provide hope to those with the greatest need in our community.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
Flexible
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
None
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
4-7 Hours
What community identified need does this program meet?
The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a resource for all Hispanic businesses in Utah where they can go to get their questions answered and grow their businesses, including resources and education to help Hispanic entrepreneurs start a business. This program focuses on educating the community about the resources available from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and advocating for Hispanic owned businesses.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
Typically weekdays during business hours, occasionally evenings on weekdays.
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
None
Youth Resource Center
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
3-5 hours
What community identified need does this program meet?
Support and provide services for youth experiencing homelessness.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
Flexible, music group currently takes place Sundays from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Time subject to change
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
Music Group: organize and lead the weekly music group including making sure there are enough volunteers scheduled. Meal support: Work with community partner to schedule volunteers for regular, ongoing support of meal service.
Arts for Youth
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
2-4 hours
What community identified need does this program meet?
In cooperation with Promise South Salt Lake after school programming, this program engages students in a variety of art mediums.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
The regular schedule will be set in cooperation with the community partner
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
Create lesson plans and provide materials for each day's activities. Make sure volunteers feel comfortable working with the students on the day's activity.
Children's Center Mentoring
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
TBD
What community identified need does this program meet?
Provide children who are attending theraputic pre-K with a positive role model and support teachers with day-to-day classroom management and special projects.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
One three hour shift, 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm, Monday through Friday
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
Work with the community partner to support holiday events.
Road Home Kids' Book Club
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
TBD
What community identified need does this program meet?
Provide children who are living at the Road Home a fun and educational expereince.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
Flexible, after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
Create and plan weekly activities focused on literacy for children 5-12, including purchasing supplies with the program budget. Onboarding volunteers into the program.
Project Read Utah
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
2-2.5 hours
What community identified need does this program meet?
Project Read meets the needs of adults with low literacy skills across Salt Lake County, providing them with educational services (individual tutoring and small group instruction in reading, writing, math, and digital skills), as well as connecting them with community resources and support.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
90 minutes per week should be set aside to attend one of Project Read’s labs each week (currently held Tuesdays from 10 – 11:30am, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 12:30 – 2 pm). There is flexibility as to which class time is attended, but attending one lab per week will be required.
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
Attending weekly labs, recruiting volunteers, supporting the program coordinator in outreach efforts, etc.
Hospice and U
On average, how many hours a week should a Program Liaison expect to commit to this program? (Including all BC responsibilities)
4 hours
What community identified need does this program meet?
Provide companionship to patients who are receiving end of life care.
Are there specific days/times that you must be available?
Flexible
What are your unique duties as the Program Liaison that are separate from your Bennion Center-specific responsibilities?
Connect volunteers to the community partner and build a sense of community among volunteers.