The Utah Commission on Volunteers (COV) is designated as the state service commission and administers the AmeriCorps national service portfolio in Utah. COV works with other national service programs to provide Utahns of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to strengthen their communities through service. Through its programs, National Service provides opportunities for Americans to make an ongoing, intensive commitment to service. National Service Programs Include:
Through its programs, The Corporations for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans to make an ongoing, intensive commitment to service.
AMERICORPS, sometimes referred to as “the domestic Peace Corps,” engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in results-driven service. AmeriCorps programs offer full and part-time opportunities for members to serve in their communities through local organizations and agencies.
AmeriCorps*State and National: AmeriCorps supports a broad range of local service programs that engage thousands of Americans in intensive service to meet critical community needs. The Commission on Volunteers (UCOV) administers the AmeriCorps program in Utah. More than three-quarters of AmeriCorps grant funding goes to Governor-appointed state service commissions, such as UCOV, which in turn awards and monitor grants to hundreds of nonprofit groups and agencies. The other quarter goes to national nonprofits that operate in more than one state.
The Utah Commission on Volunteers administers the AmeriCorps*State national service portfolio in Utah. These programs recruit members for a variety of projects in various locations around the state. The AmeriCorps commitment is for up to one year, but varies depending on the program
AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance or stipend, health coverage, and child care assistance for those who qualify. Participants are also eligible for an educational award of up to $4,725 at the end of their term of service (the actual award amount varies depending on the number of hours served). This award can be used for tuition or past educational loans. Each program is responsible for recruiting their own members and each program has its own application process and timeline.
The Utah Commission on Volunteers works with other national service programs to provide Utahns a variety of opportunities to strengthen their communities through service.
AmeriCorps*VISTA : For more than 40 years VISTA has provided full-time members to opportunity to create and expand programs that build capacity and ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty. To apply for an AmeriCorps*VISTA grant, please contact the Corporation for National and Community Service Utah State Office at (801) 524-5411.
AmeriCorps*NCCC: The AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps is a full-time residential program for men and women aged 18-24 that strengthens communities while developing leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. The AmeriCorps*NCCC Pacific Region Campus based in Sacramento accepts applications from nonprofit and public agencies to host an AmeriCorps*NCCC team (typically 10-12 members) for 6-8 weeks to assist with high-impact, but short-term projects. For further information and/or application materials, click here.
LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA: Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. Learn and Serve America provides grants to schools, higher education institutions and community-based organizations that engage students, their teachers and others in activities that tie service to academic learning.
SENIOR CORPS, offers a network of programs that tap the rich experience, skills and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges. To learn more about Senior Corps and how your organization may be able to partner, contact the Corporation for National and Community Service Utah State Office at (801) 524-5411.
Foster Grandparents: Connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs.
Senior Companion Program: Brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.
RSVP: offers "one stop shopping" for all volunteers 55 and over who want to find challenging, rewarding, and significant service opportunities in their local communities