The Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP) is a student-run community service program. The VIP is part of WSUSA. It is comprised of a VP of Service, an Assistant Director, 4 Directors and 16 Chairs. These student leaders are responsible for promoting community service within the student body. They make community service opportunities accessible to students.
Service Vice President:
Dallas Saxton - longhorns.2007@hotmail.com
Volunteer Involvement Program Asst Director:
Blaine Gunn - blainegunn@gmail.com
Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break is a weeklong service project in distant communities that gives students an opportunity to participate in community service and hands-on learning experiences during spring break. Students make a difference in the communities they serve by addressing issues of poverty, hunger and social injustice.
Chair
Contact: wsu.alternativespringbreak@gmail.com
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Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a college-based volunteer program that promotes fun and special friendships between university students and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Buddies have frequent one-on-one activities and six outings each year. The CIC partners with Ogden city schools for this project. |
Director Kelsey Langston |
Chair Kortnie Scholtz |
Contact: wsu.bestbuddies@gmail.com
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Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club is an after-school and summer program that offers a safe, positive place for kids to participate in recreational and educational activities. Volunteers are positive role models who give kids a sense of competence, usefulness and belonging. Weber State University students coordinate field trips to campus to promote awareness of higher education opportunities and engage the youth in fun and enriching educational workshops. |
Chair Julia Saxton |
Contact: wsu.boysandgirlsclub@gmail.com
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Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap is a community partnership Weber State University has with local retirement homes and assisted living centers that creates relationships between younger generations and senior citizens. Field trips with the elderly and regular visits to senior centers provide fun and unique opportunities for students to get to know, serve and bring joy to seniors.
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Chair India Nelson |
Contact: wsu.bridgingthegap@gmail.com
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YMCA After School Program
YMCA is a program to help youth develop to their fullest in spirit, mind, and body by incorporating the core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility. The Y focuses on behavioral expectations, strong curriculum, and opportunities for youth participation and development. Weber State University students volunteer to support the Y's four core components, Homework Support, Health & Well being, Arts & Culture and Science.
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Chair Laycee Moss |
Contact: wsu.ymca@gmail.com
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Done-in-a-Day / Christmas Tree Bridge
Done-in-a-Day gives students with limited availability opportunities to participate in one-time service projects. Students may choose to volunteer for American Red Cross blood drives, domestic and international humanitarian aid projects, or traditional WSU programs such as Make a Difference Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Sub for Santa, Toys for Tots, the Angel Tree or Christmas Tree Express.
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Chair Colin Cox |
Contact: wsu.doneinday@gmail.com
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Environmental Issues
The Environmental Initiatives Committee researches environmental issues and concerns and helps implement practical solutions to address those issues. Special projects and seminars are hosted at Weber State University to educate students and the Weber State University community about environmental stewardship. |
Chair LeRoy Christensen |
Contact: wsu.environmentalinitiatives@gmail.com
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Weber Cares Food Pantry
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Chair |
Contact: wsu.foodpantry@gmail.com
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent and affordable housing in partnership with low-income families in Weber and Davis counties, and around the world. Homeowners and volunteers meet each week to build under trained supervision as partner families complete hundreds of service hours as part of earning the privilege of homeownership.
Contact: wsu.habitatforhumanity@gmail.com
Chair
Jason Davis
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Head Start
Head Start is a program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through educational, health and social services. Weber State University students prepare children for elementary school by helping them develop valuable learning skills that give them an academic head start and benefit them throughout their school careers. |
Chair Leslie Baldwin |
Contact: wsu.headstart@gmail.com
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Homeless Projects
The Homeless Projects Committee at Weber State University works with St. Anne's Center and the Ogden Rescue Mission to help the homeless. Students provide food and other essential items to meet the needs of homeless individuals and families. |
Chair Brett Lechtenberg |
Contact: wsu.homelessprojects@gmail.com
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Special Olympics Team
Special Olympics is often the only place where participants have an opportunity to participate in their communities and build their self-confidence. Many live lives of neglect and isolation, hidden away or socially excluded from full participation in schools or society. Weber State University students who volunteer with this program provide a gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance and joy for the Special Olympics athletes. |
Co-Director Courtney Long |
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Co-Director Nicole Groves |
Chair
Alex Greenhalgh
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Utah Special Olympics Winter Games
Students on this committee coordinate the Winter Games for Utah Special Olympics. During this two day event, over 600 people volunteer their time. The volunteers not only assist with planning the event months in advance, but also serve as volunteers at Powder Mountain during the event.
Contact: wsu.sowintergames@gmail.com
Director
Cole Fessler
Public Relations Chair
Nicholas DeYoung
Sports Chair
Melissa Ratcliffe
Service Chair
Garrett Flint
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Your Community Connection (YCC)
Your Community Connection provides services to support and enhance the quality of life for women, children and families. Weber State University students participate in domestic violence awareness events such as Real Men Can Cook. |
Chair Trevor Annis |
Contact: wsu.ycc@gmail.com
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