Why serve?
Service has the power to create meaningful connections, promote personal growth, and positively impact the world around us. It is an essential part of leading a fulfilling life, as it enables us to find purpose, learn new skills, and build relationships with like-minded individuals who share our values.
The act of giving back has an immense impact on the mental health and well-being of those who serve. Research shows that volunteering and engaging in acts of service can reduce stress, combat depression, and increase overall life satisfaction. Service enables us to shift our focus away from our own problems and instead to the needs of others, which in turn provides a sense of purpose, enhances self-esteem, and fosters a feeling of belonging and connectedness with our community. By serving others, we gain new perspectives on our own lives, develop empathy and compassion, and feel a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Serving others is not just a selfless act, but an investment in our own mental and emotional well-being.
We are proud to collaborate with numerous organizations across Utah to create meaningful service opportunities.
Learn more about some of these partnerships below or by clicking the link below.
Looking for a place to serve?
These organizations can help match you to local opportunities:
Volunteer with our Show Up partners:
Utah Parent Center
Hartland Center
The International Refugee Committee
Utah Catholic Community Services
ESLC
Encircle
Unified Sports
Friends of the Great Salt Lake
Blue Star Families
Davis Foundation
Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership
Kids on the Move
Miss Utah Scholarship Organization
Young Automotive KIND Fund
U Serve Utah
Utah Foster Care
Raise the Future
MLK Commission
Neighborhood House
Just Serve
United Way of Salt Lake
United Way of Northern Utah
4th Street Clinic
Community Action
YCC Family Crisis Center
Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness
The Children’s Center
Make your service more personal and impactful. Ask yourself the following questions:
How do you like to spend your time? What are your interests?
What skills do you have to share with others?
Do you want to serve with time, money, or professional skills?