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Volunteer opportunities available

Published: Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 12:28 a.m. MDT
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There are many opportunities to share your time and talents with others. Listed here are opportunities provided by the 2-1-1 Information and Referral at 1025 S. 700 West, Salt Lake City. For more information, go to www.211

ut.org.

Annual Recovery Day — Fifty volunteers are needed to help with a Recovery Day event on Saturday at the Gallivan Center. Events begins at 6:30 a.m. with set up and 5K run.

Jewish Family Services — Volunteers are needed to run a monthly book group for seniors in the Sugar House area. Art teachers are also needed to help seniors learn how to draw, use water colors or acrylics.

Primary Children's Medical Center — Volunteers are needed in many areas of the hospital, including the information desk, gift shop and foundation office. Those with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply. All shifts available. Good interpersonal skills needed. Volunteers may e-mail PCMCVolunteers@imail.org.

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American Diabetes Association —Have a great time and help the association with the "Step out to Fight Diabetes" walk on Sept. 27 at Hogle Zoo. Four hours of service are requested. Food, zoo admission and a volunteer T-shirt will be provided.

Head Start — Volunteers are needed to help with the yearly family fun fest. They will help with inflatable recreation toys, children's games, a reading booth, a clinic and set up and take down for the event.

Utah Museum of Fine Arts — The museum is currently recruiting for fall docent training programs. Weekend and weekday shifts available. Applications due in September and trainings begin the first week of October.

Accessible Homes Foundation — The Accessible Homes Foundation is looking for volunteers to be on its board of directors. Volunteer opportunities in other areas are also available. Skills in running a nonprofit or knowledge in accessible housing are helpful. Board members and other volunteers would commit four to 10 hours a month.

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