"You don’t have to wear a cape to help save the world…but you can if you want to"
Summer of Service Utah! is a statewide campaign in partnership with the Utah Commission on Volunteers and the Volunteer Center Association of Utah to celebrate and mobilize people of all ages to make a difference in their communities by volunteering over the summer. Simply sign up to participate, volunteer your time, log your hours online, and win a Presidential Service Award signed by the President of the United States. The individual in each age group that logs the most hours of service from June 1 through August 31, 2010 will win lunch with Utah’s Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell.
WHO: Anyone!
- KIDS ages 5-14: 50 hours minimum
- YOUNG ADULTS ages 15-25: 100 hours minimum
- ADULTS ages 26 and up: 100 hours minimum
WHEN: June 1 – August 31, 2010
WHERE: Anywhere that needs a helping hand
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Faith Based Institutions
- Community events
- Government Agencies & Schools
- Individuals
WHY: To make a difference in your community and win an award
- Make a difference in the lives of others and in your community
- Learn new skills and build your resume
- Keep active, stay busy and avoid boredom
- Earn a Presidential Service Award
- Have lunch with Utah’s Lieutenant Governor
- Have fun and make new friends
HOW:
14 years old and OVER:
Register to be a volunteer at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/ . Under the PROFILE tab there is a space to enter a Record of Service Key, enter VFT-30534 – this ensures that we can certify the hours that you post and award you for you service once you qualify for an award.
If you need help registering at http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/ please feel free to email Justin at jwhudspeth@utah.gov.
13 years old and UNDER:
Because of the CIPA act those 13 and younger must have their parents fill out a volunteer hour log and fax to (801)538-8690 or email it to jwhudspeth@utah.gov.
The log can be downloaded HERE
FAQs:
Q. Can I join in the Summer of Service and register for the President’s Volunteer Service Award if I am not a “youth”?
A. Yes! Anyone can join in a Summer of Service and is more than welcome to register on the PVSA website.
Q. I want to volunteer, but I don’t want to do it through an organization. Can I still count the hours even if I volunteer for individuals?
A. Of course! We don’t want to limit the kind of volunteer experiences that you have, but we do need to make sure that your hours are accurate. If you are volunteering for an individual or with an unorganized group, we will need an advisor or parental signature for the hours that you worked in order to verify the activity.
Q. What is the difference between the Summer of Service and the Summer of Service competition?
A. Summer of Service is a national campaign designed to promote youth volunteerism during the summer vacation. Anyone can participate in this program and log your hour onto the PVSA website. The competition is a little more involved, with certain criteria that must be met in order to win the lunch with the Lieutenant Governor.