Environment:

SUMMIT LAND CONSERVANCY needs volunteers to hike or bike local open lands, help with office work or lead other projects. Call Anne at (435) 649-9884 or visit the link for more information.

SWANER ECO CENTER needs volunteers! Land restoration work, elementary school field trips, festival/event assistance and hosts neeed at the new EcoCenter. You do not need to be an outdoor guru, science geek, or have any prior experience to be a helpful and valued volunteer. Email admin@swanerecocenter.org.

HOPEANDKNOWLEDGE.ORG needs researchers for all categories of this non-profit global warming education web site. This should be a short term project. Work from home. Call Andrea Arel at (435) 602-0500 or e-mail info@hopeandknowledg.org.

RECYCLE YOUR SPARE TIME: Get plenty of fresh air, burn extra calories, meet your neighbors, operate large, crushing machines. No pay, few perks, but satisfaction in helping keep community clean. Call Recycle Utah at 649-9698 or e-mail director@recycleutah.org.

WILDLIFE PROTECTION SOCIETY, a grassroots organization, needs volunteers. Call Judy Perry, 649-3309.

Arts/Culture:

FRIENDS OF THE PARK CITY LIBRARY invites you to donate clean and sellable books and current or timeless magazines. Donations sorted by volunteers and displayed in the library at the ongoing bargain-priced book and magazine sale. Interested in joining Friends? Pick up a form at the circulation desk.

PARK CITY AMBASSADORS is a dynamic network of volunteers and community advocates for Park City. They hold a general membership meeting on the third Thursday of every month. They sponsor the Fourth of July parade, visitor information and serve nonprofit groups and activities. Call 649-6100.

PARK CITY INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL AND PARK CITY CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY is in need of volunteers. Call Leslie Harlow at 649-5309 or e-mail: lharlow@parkcitymusicfestival.com.

KIMBALL ART CENTER needs interns for the ceramic studio. Work as a teacher’s aid in classes, load the kilns and make glazes. This is a great opportunity for young artists to master skills, build a resume and serve the community. No experience is required, but you must be enthusiastic and reliable. Contact Lauren at Ceramics@Kimball-art.org or call (435) 649-8882 ext. 110.

Kids:

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF UTAH is looking for Park City mentors. Put some magic into a child’s life; you will both be forever changed. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah offers a variety of volunteer experiences. Call Ericka Wells 649-9366 or email ericka.wells@bbbs.org.

FRIENDS OF WASATCH-SUMMIT COUNTY CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER needs volunteers to help child victims of abuse. Opportunities, projects for individuals, church groups or organizations. Donations– snacks, art and office supplies are needed. Call Kenna Jones, (435) 657-1000.

THE PARK CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION is seeking teen and adult volunteers to help tutor third, fourth and fifth graders at McPolin Elementary’s After-School Enrichment program every Mon., Wed. and Thurs. from 3 to 5 p.m. Flexible schedules and community service hours available. Contact PCEF Volunteer Coordinator Monika Guendner at (435) 615-0235 or mguendner@pcschools.us to sign up.

THE UTAH FOSTER CARE FOUNDATION is looking for foster and adoptive parents in Summit and Wasatch Counties to care for abused and neglected children ages 0-18. Training and support are provided and offered year round. Please contact Wendy for more information at (801)373-3006, or email wendy.bunnell@utahfostercare.org. You may also visit our website at www.utahfostercare.org.

ARTS-KIDS: Serve children (8-11) and youth in the middle schools (12-15). Volunteers should contact Pat Sanger at (435)615-7878 or email pat@arts-kids.org.

YOUTH WINTERSPORTS ALLIANCE has a variety of volunteer opportunities available to support sport programs and junior athletes. Projects range from photography, fundraising events, staffing events and office tasks. Call Shelley Gillwald, 901-3715.

Health:

WOMEN BEYOND CANCER, a nonprofit organization, offers retreats for women with all types of cancer. Retreats focus on the healing and strengthening of mind, body, and spirit, in a comfortable lodge setting. Volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of women with cancer are always welcome. Please contact Tessie Palczynski at 901-3197 or tessiep14@gmail.com.

PEOPLE’S HEALTH CLINIC at The Yard in Park City needs volunteers! Medical providers (physicians, nurses, midwives, PAs, NPs, EMTs, phlebotomists) and Spanish interpreters needed days and evenings. Volunteers in publicity, fundraising, clerical and technology needed anytime. Please call (435) 615-7822 and press 1, then 4, or e-mail info@phcpc.org.

IMAGE REBORN FOUNDATION assists woman living beyond breast cancer. If you are a survivor and would like more information about attending free retreats in Park City, please call Donna Creighton at 658-1715 or visit www.imagerebornfoundation.org. Send tax deductable donations to, Image Reborn, 6300 No. Sagewood Drive, Suite. 238, Park City, Utah 84098.

Sports:

NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER offers exciting volunteer opportunities to work with individuals who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities in 22 competitive & recreational programs. Come help individuals find their abilities! Please call Jenn Carpenter at 649-3991, ext. 609 or e-mail info@DiscoverNAC.org.

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK provides volunteer opportunities. Help with ski jumping and bobsled track event, or as a docent at the Joe Quinney/Alf Engen Ski Museum. Call 658-4257 or visit www.olyparks.com.

Humanitarian:

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SUMMIT AND WASATCH COUNTIES needs volunteers. Call 658-1400.

THE. LAWRENCE THRIFT SHOP needs volunteers. Flexible hours — days, evenings, weekends. Stop by at 84 South 100 West, Heber City, or call (435) 657-0209.

FRIENDLY VISITORS FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS NEEDED! IHC Hospice serving Summit and Wasatch counties is seeking volunteers to offer support during a precious time of life. Call Ali at (435) 657-4323.

PEACE HOUSE, INC is a non-profit located in Summit County that assists women and children fleeing domestic violence situations. We provide victims with safety assistance, advocacy and resources to prevent additional victimization. We offer a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities to fit into your busy schedules. For more information contact Jessica at (435)658-4739 ext. 105 or Jessica@peacehouseinc.org.

SUMMIT COUNTY FRIENDS OF ANIMALS needs animal-loving volunteers to assist in adoptions of rescued dogs and cats at Furburbia at Tanger Mall. Weekday, weekend shifts available. Call 649-5441.