CHF - Seminar in Family Studies & Practicum - Dr. Joyce Buck
Service - Learning Opportunities
Spring 2007
Organization Mission Service Location Time & Other Contact
Logistics
TUTORING
Tutoring program in schools in Davis Tutor students in schools in Davis county. Salt Lake to Davis County Flexible hours between 8:30 Steve Mullins
County. Part of America Reads am and 5:30 pm depending on 725-9169 (cell)
America Reads Davis program. the school of placement.
Some schools have after
school programs.
Processes all arrested or charged Mentoring Program for Court-Involved Youth: 444 26th Street Mentoring Program for Chris Wilson
This is a program that is being established to help court-involved
juveniles and families through the Ogden, UT Court-Involved Youth: Juvenile Program Coordinator III
youth become contributing members of their community through
juvenile justice system. Need at least 5 mentors. 626-3826
supportive one-on-one relationships with positive adult role
models. Role models must be 21 years of age or older (which might Mentors will meet weekly with chrisw@email.utcourts.gov
mean this is better fit for upper division courses). Time their mentees.
Second District commitment may work well for practicum, internships, or
fieldwork credit (which can all be service-learning experiences).
Juvenile Court Tutoring Court-Involved
Training opportunities available.
Youth:
Tutoring Court-Involved Youth: Contact Chris Wilson for
A tutoring program for court-involved youth. It meets once a week more information.
and WSU students would be working one-on-one with youth. This
is a supervised setting so WSU students will tutor the youth in
the presence of program staff.
General Tutoring: General Tutoring: General Tutoring: Time schedule to be worked General Tutoring & AVID Program:
Tutoring program for schools with Tutor students one on one. Teachers decide needs of students. Elementary, Middle, and High Kate Bideaux
out with counselor and
predominantly low-income students. Schools in the Ogden City 430-3568
teachers during school hours.
AVID Program: School District
AVID Program: A key component to getting students to college is putting them on HOSTS Program:
(Advancement Via Individual Determination) a college campus early and often. WSU students could design and AVID Program: Individuals needed. Marlene - Highland Middle School
The teacher's of four 7th grade classes at give campus tours and organize the participation of the 7th grade The four middle schools in 737-7713
Tutoring in Ogden City all four middle schools in Ogden would like students in university events over the course of the semester. Ogden City
School District their students to have experiences on Sarah Wilcox - Mt. Ogden Middle
WSU's campus. These four classes HOSTS Program: HOSTS Program: School
participate in the AVID program, which is The HOSTS Program is a tutoring program located in Highland Highland Middle School and 393-0348
designed to help make students college Middle School and Mt. Ogden Middle School. WSU students would Mt. Ogden Middle School
bound. be involved in one-on-one tutoring for students who are struggling
academically.
HOSTS Program:
Helping One Student To Succeed.
Short-term and Long-term Volunteers Needed 5320 Adams Avenue 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Nate Taggart
Working with small groups of children to improve their Parkway Friday) 476-7821
Weber School District reading and academic skills. Clerical assistance in the Ogden, UT 84405
district office is also needed.
MENTORING YOUTH
This special program provides for education Practicum Opportunities available: 2660 Lincoln Ave Varies Sam Sherrow (Ogden)
of youths who are in the custody of state
Family and individual counseling, youth mentoring, Ogden, UT 84401 778-6508
agencies for reasons of neglect, dependence,
caring for youth living there waiting to be placed, and Sam is willing to come speak or
or delinquency. The goal of all custody
programs for youth is successful release, not many other opportunities. 1353 N. Hwy 89 to classes. Individuals are Ken
continued custody. Education programs to Farmington, UT welcome to come and see 778-6500
Archway which youth in custody are assigned are to what they do.
meet applicable standards approved by the
Shirley Eggli (Farmington)
State Board of Education. All youth in
447-0958
custody education services are closely
coordinated with related social service and
judicial agency services to enhance
effectiveness and avoid duplication.
Since early 1980s, Big Brothers Big Sisters Long-term volunteers needed for mentors and office 2261 Adams Ave. 8 am to 4 pm (Monday-Friday) Anita McHall
of Utah has been creating magic in people's
work (at least one-year commitment). Groups are also Suite 201 689-1709
lives. BBBS works to help boys and girls
welcome for fundraising. Ogden, UT 84401
achieve their potential through positive
adult relationships. A volunteer does not
Big Brothers Volunteers are also needed for the in-school program
need any special skills to be a Big Brother or
Big Sisters of Utah Big Sister. They only need to be interested to assist with lunchtime, reading books and at-school
in sharing special moments with a child. Just
activities.
by sharing experiences, celebrating
accomplishments, and listening to a child's
concerns, a Big Brother or Big Sister can
make a difference to a child.
Long-term and Short-term Volunteers Needed: 3564 Lincoln Ave. 10 am to 4:30 pm (Monday, Joanne Howell
A service given by caring people to help any woman or Suite 3A Wednesday & Thursday) 392-1576
Birthright of Ogden girl who is pregnant and has a problem, free pregnancy Ogden, UT 84401 11 am to 2 pm (Tuesday)
tests, counseling, and baby clothes.
To enable all young people, especially Best Friends: A Mentoring Program: 1821 W Iomega Dr. Flexible time commitment. Anna White
those who need us most, to reach One on one mentoring between caring adults and Roy, UT 84067 332-5805 or
their full potential as productive, children between the ages of 7 and 13. Supervised, fun anna.white@att.net
caring, responsible citizens. activities are available for all participants three times 2475 Washington
a month, and one on one outings are encouraged. Boulevard, 5th Floor McKell Warburton
Extensive screening process required for all volunteers. Ogden, UT 84401 395-9214 or
Boys & Girls Clubs of This program is a lot of fun & provides a huge impact in mckellw@bgcweberdavis.org
Weber - Davis a child's life! Hours: 9 am to 5 pm (M-F)
One-time, Short & Long-term Volunteers Needed: WSU Contact:
recreation and educational opportunities in after school Steven Toller
program. Can work with student schedules. 392-9069, 628-4738 or
Steventoller@mail.weber.edu
We work with youth we hope to Volunteers to Juvenile Justice Services are given 2465 N Main, Suite 13A 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jill Merritt
divert from entering the juvenile opportunities to provide service and friendship to Sunset, UT 84015 774-8767, Ext. 510
justice system through Youth delinquent youth in both secure facilities and jmerritt@utah.gov
Services, with serious youthful community based programs. Experiences include
offenders who have been court recreational activities, crafts and hobbies, spiritual
ordered to secure confinement, and a issues, mentoring, educational/therapeutic groups,
Division of Juvenile
variety of youth who fall between special events, holiday service projects and fund-
Justice
these two categories. raising. Background checks are required for individual
volunteers.
www.jjs.utah.gov (for volunteer opportunities)
Practicum Opportunities also available.
Provide Girl Scout opportunities to Short and Long-term Volunteers Needed: 4161 S. Riverdale Road 12 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday - Diane Bailey
girls ages 5-17 through various Riverdale, UT 84405 Friday) 394-3077
programs and activities that help
girls grow strong in character, Practicum Opportunities also available: Practicum Opportunities:
Girl Scouts of Utah values, interests, self-esteem, and Work with “Daisies,” girl scouts from 5 to 17 years old; Rita Martin or Natalie
skills. workshop presentations; life management skills; 394-3077
program aid (work with adult leaders to teach
relationship skills, science, math, camp skills).
Short & Long-term Volunteers Needed 2444 Adams Avenue During the hours of 2:00 p.m. Jan Smith
Working with Elementary and Jr. High after school Ogden, UT 84401 to 5:00/5:30 p.m. 737-8831
Ogden Weber Extended
academic and social activities. during the hours of 2:00
School Programs
p.m. to 5:00/5:30 p.m.
Utah's Youth and Families with Promise Practicum Opportunities available: 1181 N. Fairgrounds Dr. Treby Miller
Program (YFP) is designed to address youth
One on one mentoring program with at risk youth; some Ogden, Utah 84404 399-8212
problems through early intervention with at-
activities already scheduled some training treby@ext.usu.edu
risk youth, ages 10-14, and their families.
YFP is a two level mentoring program (young- required/provided
adult individual mentors and grandparent-age
mentor couples) designed to reduce and
Youth and Families prevent delinquent behavior. The program
With Promise addresses 3 goals: improve academic
performance;
increase interpersonal competence; and
strengthen family bonds. Mentors establish
caring relationships with the identified
youth and his or her family through
providing motivation in reading and academic
skills and by participating with them in
Local program that promotes a family- Youth Impact needs supervisors/mentors for the 2305 Grant Ave. M-Th 3pm – 8pm Donnell Butler
like atmosphere that addresses the various activities it provides for youth. Volunteers are Ogden, UT Youth Impact
needs and fills voids in the lives of welcome to express interests and hobbies with 612-3001
inner city Ogden youth (ages 10-18). participants.
Youth Impact Practicum Opportunities:
Practicum Opportunities also available: Robb Hall
Comprehensive offerings for at-risk 4th-12th grade 612-3001
children: tutoring, counseling, games, crafts.
Groups for children 10 yrs and older. Practicum Opportunities available: 1353 North 1075 West, Mike Brooke
No cost for group or family therapy. working with troubled youth and their Suite 101 447-0958
Youth Outreach Center: Evening groups include anger families/parenting groups/training in public schools Farmington, UT
Family and Individual management, self-esteem, love and
Counseling logic for kids. Call for a current class
list or additional information.
YOUNG CHILDREN
After school program in elementary Mentor elementary students in Ogden school district. TBA 3-5:30 pm Jayrod Garrett -
schools. jayrodgarrett@mail.weber.edu
Practicum Opportunities also available: 695-3525
CARES After school programs at 8 sites: elementary and
middle school; 2:30- 5:30pm weekdays Practicum Opportunities:
Jan Smith
737-8831
We offer: Practicum Opportunities available: 100 East 4150 South Linda Anderson
- Classes for parents and guardians Parent education program, home visits, mentoring, and South Ogden, Utah 626-2509
on different issues. after school program 84405 landerson@weber.k12.ut.us
- Check-out library with educational
toys and games for families to use.
Club Heights - Check-out library with books and
Elementary: Family other materials covering many issues
Resource Center of importance to families.
- Free computer lab that is internet
accessible.
- Help in connecting with community
resources.
A children's museum in the Gateway We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities in fields 444 West 100 South 10 am to 9 pm (Monday & Melissa Tyler
Mall dedicated to helping kids that can relate to one's major/interest. Most SLC, UT 84101 Friday) Volunteer Coordinator
imagine, explore, and discover. volunteers will act as Museum Hosts, guiding guests 10 am to 6 pm (Tuesday - 801-456-5437, ext. 135
throughout the museum and demonstrating how to Thursday & Saturday) mtyler@discoverygateway.org
interact or play in each gallery. 12 pm to 6 pm (Sunday)
Discovery Gateway
Volunteers are required to volunteer 2 hours a week or
4 hours per month for at least 3 month's or longer
(flexible). Schedules are arranged to fit the
volunteers' calendars.
"The Davis County Early Childhood Short and Long-Term Volunteers Needed: 320 South 500 East 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Brett Lund
Programs will build a better future Looking for volunteers who enjoy interacting with young Kaysville, UT 84037 Friday) 402-0664
by forming cooperative partnerships children (0-5 year olds) and are willing to invest their
with families and communities to help time in mentoring Head Start kids. Opportunities for Practicum Opportunities:
achieve success for each child and service include: reading and playing with children in the Judy Jackson
family." classroom, participating in family support activities, and 801-402-7309
Family Enrichment office support. Whether you have one hour or one Ext. 141
Center hundred hours to give, you can make a difference in the
life of a child.
Practicum Opportunities also available:
28 classrooms and 3 centers/early intervention serving
low income preschoolers and families, disabled
children/teen-parent school
This program was established in 1992 as a There are opportunities for WSU service-learning Varies Varies Joan Triplett
collaborative effort between Ogden City
students to participate in every facet of this program. 737-7365
School District and the Weber State
One might tutor in the GED/ESL classes, assist in the triplettj@m.ogden.k12.ut.us
University Family Literacy Project. The
program serves approximately 50 to 60 preschool classroom, or assist the Family Literacy
families per year promoting Facilitator on home visits. Currently there is an acute Practicum Opportunities also
intergenerational literacy activities, adult need for people who can speak Spanish and/or tutor available:
education, and literacy among children.
math for the GED students. Rose Ulibarri
There are three main components to the
737-7369
Ogden Even Start program: Adult Education including
GED/ESL; a cognitively focused pre-school Students in many disciplines across campus will have
located on the OCSD campus; and home something to contribute to the program.
visits by the Family Literacy Facilitators
who are trained in the Parents as Teachers
Practicum Opportunities also available:
(PAT) curriculum. The project serves the
Children’s pre-school teacher assistant; parent training.
inner-city section of Ogden City, which has
been classified as an "enterprise" zone and
86% of families served live in poverty. The
vast majority (nearly 90%) of the
participating families are English Language
Child development, social work, Head Start Program: 3159 Grant Ave. Scheduling is flexible but Daneec Ipsen
sociology, and/or office procedures In classroom tutoring, reading, assisting the teacher Ogden, UT 84401 most service would take place 399-9281
are critical to the Head Start with curriculum and other opportunities. There are 18 different between 8 am and 5 pm. Ext. 342
program (a pre-school program for Head Start sites in Some evening opportunities
low-income children). General Service Needs: Weber County. You available. Practicum Opportunities also
GED Class Volunteers are needed to provide classroom, janitorial could be working at any available:
Ogden – Weber ESL Class and kitchen assistance. New book for kids; fundraiser of these sites. George Womack
Community Action Youth Connection Class for books. 399-9281
Partnership Family Advocacy Program Ext. 315
Practicum Opportunities also available:
Classes for disadvantaged pre-school children/support
for families in crisis. Some positions are paid--request
working with/as a Family Advocate.
Serves children and families by Volunteers are needed for interaction with families 347 22nd Street See Treehouse Museum WSU First Year Experience
providing interactive, hands-on and children on a daily basis or for a one-time event. Ogden, Utah Service Learning Project Student Service Center 219
exhibits and programs focusing on Interact with children by telling stories, teaching art Sign-up sheet. 626-6081 or fye@weber.edu
Treehouse Children's family literacy, children's literature, projects, working with the Museum's many exhibits, all
Museum the arts, and the humanities. while encouraging literacy and learning in children.
FAMILY NEEDS
Crisis respite for children. Practicum Opportunities available: 276 N 200 E Katy Bonds
Box Elder Family Parent education classes, parent advocate, crisis Brigham City, UT 435-723-6010
Support Center respite nursery
Child abuse prevention, parent Child Care: 1360 E 1450 S M-F 8:30am - 7pm Child Care:
Provide care of children in crisis center & day care.
education services, crisis, respite Clearfield, UT 84015 Child Care: Sally Willard
nursery, prevention programs in Must pass background check 773-0712
Short-term Volunteers Needed:
therapy, emergency assistance, and Help needed to work in warehouse sorting and organizing food, 130 E. 100 North Only 2 volunteers at a time.
transitional housing. Many classes, general cleaning. Help in Thrift Store organizing clothes, and Bountiful, UT Short-term and Long-term
groups and workshops. stocking shelves. Short-term and Long-term Volunteers:
Davis Family Connection Volunteers: Practicum Opportunities:
Center Long-term Volunteers Needed:
9 am - 5 pm (Monday-Friday) Amanda Hague
For long-term volunteer opportunities go to:
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/ 771-4642
Practicum Opportunities also available:
Variety of family services including an outreach parent education
program.
Requires a 6 month commitment
The Mission of Child and Family Practicum Opportunities available: 950 East 25th Street Pam Takos
Services is to protect children at Pay: $7.25/hr. Requires 12 hours training which is Ogden, UT 84401 397-1363
risk of abuse, neglect, or provided.
Division of Child and dependency. We do this by working
Family Services, State with families to provide safety,
of Utah nurturing, and permanence. We lead
in a partnership with the community
in this effort.
Serves as a collection and Short-term Volunteer: 875 E Hwy 193 M-F 9am - 5pm Short-term Volunteer
distribution point for food in Davis Boxing food, warehouse, cleaning, and whatever else Layton, UT 84040 Sat. 9am - 1pm Coordinator:
County. Serving Davis County they need help with. Debbie Curry
families in need with emergency food 771-4642
supplies. For long-term volunteer opportunities go to:
East Layton Family
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/ Long-term Volunteer
Connection Center &
Coordinator:
Davis County Food Bank
Practicum Opportunities also available: Practicum Opportunities:
Variety of family services including an outreach parent Amanda Hague
education program. 771-4642
Requires a 6 month commitment
A Center for Grieving Children was Short and Long-term Volunteers Needed: 560 39th Street 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Barbara Norris
created to assist children and their Support children ages 2-19 who are grieving due to South Ogden, UT 84403 Friday) 476-1127
families through the grief process by death of a loved one, divorce or separation - adults, barbara@familysummit.com
encouraging them to share their children, teens, families and foster care.
Family Summit
feelings with others who have Practicum Opportunities also
Foundation: A Center
experienced a similar loss. Practicum Opportunities also available: available:
For Grieving Children
Work with children suffering loss from Megan Keeny
divorce/death/separation. 476-1127
Requires 14 hours of training, which is provided.
A non-profit agency dedicated to 1181 S. Christmas Box 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Jodi Nash (out on Maternity
serving families to prevent and Lane Friday) leave)
alleviate the risk of child abuse Ogden, UT 84404 Temporary contact is:
through prevention and education by Erin Shepherd
providing in-home parenting classes Practicum Opportunities also available: 393-3113
Family Support Center
and crisis nursery. Work with parents or children/variety of services
provided on weekends and evenings. Practicum Opportunities:
Pam Clark or Jodi Nash
393-3113
Intermountain Healthcare is an Students will work with the Language Program 4401 Harrison Blvd. Varies Arlene Anderson
organization driven by a mission of Coordinator to provide Spanish translation for the Ogden, UT 84403 387-3133
excellence in the provision of health patients and medical staff at McKay-Dee Hospital. 499-9064 (work cell)
care services to communities in the
intermountain region. The mission of Practicum Opportunities also available: Practicum Opportunities:
Intermountain includes a commitment
to provide care to those with a McKay-Dee Hospital: Women & Children: McKay-Dee Hospital: Women
medical need, regardless of ability to Patient and parent family assessment; work with multi- & Children:
McKay Dee
pay. disciplinary team to provide in-hospital & post- hospital Lisa Cunliff
services. 387-4344
McKay-Dee Child life Specialist: McKay-Dee Child life
Assessment/family crisis support/sharpen Family Specialist:
Studies skills Sally Jones
(work under a Child Life Specialist) 387-4225
Free pregnancy tests, peer Short-term and Long-term Volunteers Needed 2909 Washington 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday Tammy Leake
counseling and education on abortion, Boulevard Suite 105 - Friday) 612-9293
Pregnancy Care Center abortion alternatives, and post (inside Nehemia Center)
abortion counseling/support groups. Ogden, UT 84401
RISE, Inc. is a not-for-profit Practicum Opportunities available: 856 24th St Yvonne
organization that contracts with One on one support of adults and children with Ogden, UT 84401 399-1496
state government to provide support developmental disabilities in many programs: After Ext. 100
programs for people with a variety of school, group home, community, and parent support.
disabilities. RISE specializes in home Paid position with flexible hours; requires training
and community-based services for (provided) and long term commitment.
over 1200 children and adults with
RISE, Inc. disabilities. We believe people are
best supported in families, homes of
their own, vocational and small
residential settings in the community.
Our services and training are as
varied as the people we support.
We are in need of basic items to keep the Safe Harbor Wish List: Please contact Kaylana Varies Kaylana Gertch
shelter well-stocked, as well as to assist Below is the address to the current list of items that are needed
for address if you are 801-444-3191
Safe Harbor families as they transition into new homes. at Safe Harbor. Items in great need are bolded.
going to volunteer.
Davis Citizens' Coalition As a nonprofit organization, we are always Because of space constraints, we are only accepting NEW items at
Against Violence appreciative of donations from the this time. Please visit this page often, as we update this wish list
(DCCAV) community, monetary or otherwise. on a regular basis.
http://www.womensdvshelter.org/Donate/Wishlist.htm
We build futures and unify families Practicum Opportunities available: 529-25th Street Carol Russell
to stop generational substance abuse, Residential treatment for adults whose families are Ogden, UT 392-5971
child abuse and domestic violence. involved with alcohol and drug abuse. Teach relationship
This is accomplished by providing skills, self-esteem, crisis management, and other life
Serenity House quality, affordable, substance abuse skills. (Possible internship.)
treatment, education, and prevention parenting classes
services to those who are in need.
To enhance economic opportunities Practicum Opportunities available: 1181 N. Fairgrounds Dr. Teresa Hunsaker
and quality of life among families and teach parenting workshops; research; data collection Ogden, Utah 84404 399-8200
communities. FCS supports this goal parenting classes, and many other opportunities. teresah@ext.usu.edu
by focusing on how individuals and
families obtain and use resources
such as money, time, human capital,
material resources, and community
U.S.U. Extension
services. We also focus on exploring
Service
the relationship between individuals
and families and the larger economy
as well as studying the impact of
public issues, policies, and programs
on family economic well-being.
Short-term and Long-term Volunteers Needed 1181 Christmas Box Lane 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Tony Carroll
Assist foster families, Division of Child & Family Ogden, UT 84404 Friday) 392-1114
Utah Foster Care Services in meeting the needs of foster children. tonyc@utahfostercare.org
Foundation Various positions available. Mentoring, service drives,
and holiday event help needed.
To provide services to support and Serve low-income individuals and those in crisis under 2261 Adams Ave. TBA Mary Harkness -
enhance the quality of life for all the guidance of the YCC. Ogden, UT 84401 maryharkness@mail.weber.edu
women, children and families. By 782-5846
maintaining a structure of fulfillment Domestic Violence/Rape Advocacy Program:
through three program centers and Long-term Volunteers Needed (1-year commitment) Domestic Violence/Rape
community outreach programs, at- Training for on-call 24-hour advocacy program for Advocacy Program:
risk families and individuals are given victims of rape and/or domestic violence. A volunteer Al Harris
the opportunity to influence will respond to the hospital (rape victims) or to the 394-9456, ext. 130
YCC
conditions which risk their future. scene of the violence once the area is secure.
Practicum Opportunities:
Practicum Opportunities also available: Shirley
Teach parenting skills, self esteem, relationships; co- 394-9456
facilitate after observing 2-4 sessions.
Background check required