Additional Volunteer Ideas
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We have compiled a list of additional volunteer ideas that you can do on your own, either in-person or virtual/remote.
All of the ideas below are organized into our
Community Engagement Pathways
In-Person
- Do a community cleanup with your family or friends
- Remove litter from the trail by bringing a trash bag with you on your next hike
- Weed or pick up trash at a local non-profit, community park, place of worship, or other public spaces
- Make/distribute food to people experiencing homelessness
- With permission of course, mow a lawn or help with landscaping at a neighbor's home
- Take good care of yourself to minimize your impact on the health care system
- Wear a mask and be mindful of others by following COVID-19 guidelines
- Give blood/plasma and encourage others to do the same
- Walk dogs and care for pets of those who cannot leave the house
- Shop and deliver for others in your neighborhood
- Sew face masks for those in need
- Ask your neighbors or local organizations how you can help
- Donate, volunteer, or request local support with Covid Mutual Aid SLC
- Donate food items to the Feed U Food Pantry
Virtual/Remote
- Assist the blind through video calls by downloading the Be My Eyes app
- Translate for refugees, asylees, or immigrants by downloading the Tarjimly app
- Map areas that aid first responders when disasters affect vulnerable populations at Missing Maps
- Assist in finding new discoveries by participating in a research project at Zooniverse
- Train to become a crisis counselor with the Crisis Text Line
- Contact local nursing homes to find out how you can provide social engagement to those in isolation
- Record your voice to give a voice to those who have severe speech impediments at Vocal ID
- Volunteer your skills to meet the wide-ranging needs of non-profits at Catchafire
In-Person
- Support protests for organizations focused on ending police brutality and systemic racism
- Attend your community or City Council meeting
Virtual/Remote
- Connect with a local organization to see how to get involved in letter writing/calling campaigns
- Educate yourself and spread the word about causes you care about
- Start or join your local "Buy Nothing" group on Facebook to give freely of items you no longer need
Virtual/Remote
- Donate $5 or more online to a local community cause or organization you believe in
- Raise money for the Bennion Center or other worthy causes that are important to you
- Contact Eva (eva.jansson@utah.edu) to see how you can assist our fundraising efforts
Virtual/Remote
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Register for a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designated course this spring semester
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Contact Megan (megan.medina@utah.edu) to learn how to become a Bennion Scholar
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Contact Andi (andi.witczak@utah.edu) to learn about the Certificate in Community Engagement
In-Person
- Buy online gift cards from local businesses you love
Virtual/Remote
- Brainstorm, then email us at info@bennioncenter.org with your community-identifed need we should consider addressing
- Order take-out/delivery from local restaurants once a week
Virtual/Remote
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Contact your local, state, or national representative about an issue that matters to you