Worthy causes need volunteer assistance

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, 1025 S. 700 West, Salt Lake City. For more information, go to www.211ut.org

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

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

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

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 helpful. Board members and other volunteers would commit four to 10 hours a month.

Utah Food Bank Services — Utah Food Bank Services' Fall Leaf Haul is Saturday, Nov. 1, at 9 a.m. More than 160 volunteers are needed to rake leaves and perform other light yard chores for low-income senior citizens. The Utah Food Bank is currently filling opportunities for the food box delivery program, which lets group and individual volunteers work directly with individuals.

American Red Cross — Volunteers needed who are interested in providing emergency assistance for a three-week tour to help those affected by Gulf Coast and East Coast hurricanes Gustav, Hannah and Ike. They are looking for volunteers to help in Salt Lake also. Training provided. For information and requirements, go to utahredcross.org and click on the Volunteer link.

Up With People — Up With People is coming to Murray. Host families needed from Oct. 13-20. Host families provide a place to sleep, transportation to and from local stops, most meals, as well as an open environment to share customs and culture. Members of the Up With People program are between the ages of 18 and 29 and all speak English.