Volunteers needed

• The Utah County Children's Justice Center is holding its Victim Assistance training, for volunteers who mentor youths and children who have been abused, beginning Jan. 20 and continuing through Feb. 3. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and pass a criminal background check. They must also complete 30 hours of training and be willing to commit to the program for at least six months. For more information on volunteering and training sessions, contact Pattie at 851-8504.

• Habitat for Humanity of Utah County needs volunteers to serve as board or committee members to help with family selection, family support and site selection. Volunteers must be 18 years old or older and commit to five hours each month. For more information, contact Jayne at 344-8527.

• Community Health Connect needs bilingual volunteers to assist with interpreting at medical and dental appointments for non-English speaking clients. Volunteers must be fluent, and competency with medical and dental terminology is helpful. Scheduling is very flexible. Contact Starr at 818-3012 for more information.

• Volunteers are needed at the Pleasant Grove Literacy Center to serve as reading tutors. Tutors spend about two hours each week reading one on one with a child. Many students are waiting for a tutor. No experience is necessary, and a brief training is provided. Contact Cassie at 785-3950 for more information.

• Volunteers are welcome to help with playgroups at Kids Who Count by preparing materials with the staff, supervising the children or helping during a specific activity. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 423-3000.

• Welcome Baby, a United Way "Success by 6" program, needs volunteers to help educate and support new parents. Volunteers will be trained to be home visitors for new parents and must commit to at least one year of service. For more information, contact Welcome Baby at 374-8108.

• The Center for Women and Children in Crisis needs volunteers for its Rape Crisis Team. Volunteers will work with victims of rape and sexual assault. They should have a car and be available to be on call. Training is provided. Barb at 356-2511 has more details.