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Tell it who is coming and how often you can give. It returns the Utah Valley shifts whose rules fit, and flags the ones where nobody has published a rule.

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The age rule decides more family service plans than anything else, so it comes first here. Tabitha's Way takes volunteers from 12 with an adult alongside anyone under 16. Community Action's group shift in Provo starts at 16 and needs at least ten people. Habitat lets 16-year-olds onto a build site but keeps power tools for 18 and up. A family whose oldest child is nine has a different list from a family with two teenagers, and a ward youth group of twenty has a different list again. Pick what describes your group and the matcher sorts the rows into the ones that fit and the ones where the rule is not published, so you know who to call before you load the car.

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Picking a Utah County city also keeps the countywide programs and the projects you do from home, since those serve every city.

  • Pantry shifts at Tabitha's Way, Spanish Fork
    Tabitha's Way

    Prepare for clients, hand out food, sort donations. The page warns that many processes involve repetitive, heavy lifting.

    Food Spanish Fork One time OKWeekly
    Age
    12 and up; under 16 must come with an adult
    When
    Evening shift Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m.; closed to volunteers Sunday and Monday
    Groups
    A satellite pantry with room for only a few volunteers at once; groups are sent to Pleasant Grove
    Where
    50 E 100 N, Spanish Fork (moved there in January 2026; directories listing 45 E 100 N are out of date)

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Pantry shifts at Tabitha's Way, Pleasant Grove
    Tabitha's Way

    Prepare for clients, hand out food, sort donations, clean and organize. Many volunteers serve one to three hours, and many come once.

    Food Pleasant Grove One time OKWeekly
    Age
    12 and up; under 16 must come with an adult
    When
    Monday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.; evening shift Wednesday 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
    Groups
    The pantry groups are told to use; it has its own group sign-up. A size cap is not listed.
    Where
    675 W Garden Drive, Pleasant Grove

    From our guide, last updated August 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Pantry shifts at Tabitha's Way, Saratoga Springs
    Tabitha's Way

    A small satellite pantry where one to four volunteers serve together.

    Food Saratoga Springs One time OKWeekly
    Age
    12 and up; under 16 must come with an adult
    When
    Evening shift Wednesday 4 to 7:30 p.m.; closed Saturday to Monday
    Groups
    One to four volunteers per shift; larger groups go to Pleasant Grove
    Where
    Saratoga Springs (street address not listed in our guide)

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Run a food and supply drive for Tabitha's Way
    Tabitha's Way

    Each pantry page lists year-round food and supply drives. Call during the week, ask what is short, and collect only that.

    Food From home One time OK
    Age
    Any age; the work happens at home
    When
    Pleasant Grove contact line answered Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    Groups
    Any size, from one household to a ward
    Where
    Collected at home; delivered to the pantry that asked

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Group shift at the Community Action pantry, Provo
    Community Action Services and Food Bank

    A group volunteer slot inside the Provo food pantry.

    Food Provo One time OK
    Age
    16 and up
    When
    Weekdays 2 to 4 p.m., or Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m.
    Groups
    Groups of at least 10; individual shifts are booked separately
    Where
    815 S Freedom Blvd, Suite 100, Provo

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Stock, sort and guide shoppers at Community Action
    Community Action Services and Food Bank

    Stock shelves, sort incoming donations, and walk guests through the client-choice pantry. Spanish speakers are specifically and repeatedly requested.

    Food Provo One time OKWeekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Booked through an account on its volunteer hub; published pantry hours have changed, so confirm before going
    Groups
    Individual and group shifts use different sign-ups
    Where
    815 S Freedom Blvd, Suite 100, Provo

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Breakfast and lunch service at the Food and Care Coalition
    Food and Care Coalition

    Recurring meal service at the county's main day center for people experiencing homelessness. Volunteers covered 57 percent of its labor needs last year, by its own count.

    Homelessness and housing Provo Weekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Recurring shifts; asks for about a three-month commitment, closed-toe shoes, and staying the full shift
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    299 E 900 S, Provo

    From our guide, last updated August 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Hygiene or collection drive for the Food and Care Coalition
    Food and Care Coalition

    Shop from its posted needs list (socks, new underwear, lip balm, deodorant, razors, foot powder and more in October 2026), bag at home, then deliver.

    Homelessness and housing From home One time OK
    Age
    Any age; built as a family project
    When
    Drop-off Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., no appointment
    Groups
    Groups are asked to contact the coalition first to set a goal and pick items
    Where
    Drop-off at the east entrance past the gate, 299 E 900 S, Provo

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Habitat for Humanity build days
    Habitat for Humanity of Utah County

    Work alongside future homeowners on their houses with supervisor-led crews that expect to teach. No construction skills needed.

    Homelessness and housing Countywide One time OK
    Age
    16 to work on a build site; 18 to use power tools
    When
    Build days, not evening shifts; booked through the volunteer coordinator
    Groups
    Neighborhood, school and church groups of up to 10; every member registers individually
    Where
    Build sites vary

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Habitat ReStore shifts, Orem
    Habitat for Humanity of Utah County

    Unload trucks, price and merchandise donated furniture, appliances and building materials, and help customers. The store accepts community-service hours.

    Homelessness and housing Orem One time OKWeekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Tuesday through Saturday
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    340 S Orem Blvd, Orem

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Welcome Baby home visits and playgroups
    United Way of Utah County, with the Utah County Health Department

    Trained volunteers make home visits to new and expecting parents, run playgroups and help with parenting workshops. Also takes semester interns.

    Kids and families Countywide Ongoing role
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Training first; semester internships available
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Free tax preparation (VITA)
    United Way of Utah County

    Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified to prepare free returns for households under a yearly income limit. No accounting background needed.

    Kids and families Countywide SeasonalOngoing role
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Training in fall and winter; the work is filing season
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Sub for Santa application helpers, sorters and drivers
    United Way of Utah County

    Help families fill out applications in the fall window, sort and stage gifts, staff Angel Tree pickups, and deliver. Spanish-speaking volunteers are requested every year.

    Kids and families Countywide SeasonalOne time OK
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Applications run in the fall; gift sorting and delivery in December
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Adopt a Sub for Santa family
    United Way of Utah County

    A household, congregation or company takes on a family's profile (ages, sizes, a short wish list) and delivers to a staging point by the deadline. Foster teens and seniors are on the list too, and their tags are the ones left hanging.

    Kids and families Countywide SeasonalOne time OK
    Age
    Any age; the shopping is done by your household or group
    When
    Matching fills earlier than people expect; deciding in early fall is safer than December
    Groups
    Households, congregations and companies; collect commitments before accepting more than one family
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Utah Valley Refugees volunteers and interns
    Utah Valley Refugees

    Long-term help for resettled families with housing, jobs, language and paperwork. Monthly 'Refugees Give Back' service projects and an interest form; college credit possible for interns.

    Refugees Provo Ongoing role
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Relationship work; the organization prefers six months from one person over a single visit from many
    Groups
    Ask before assuming a family or group project exists
    Where
    125 E 300 S, Provo

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Walk a dog at the South Utah Valley Animal Shelter
    South Utah Valley Animal Shelter

    Anyone who wants to walk a dog can come in during business hours, with no application. The shelter also runs volunteer, foster and day-outing programs; event sign-ups run mostly through a volunteers' Facebook group.

    Animals Spanish Fork One time OKWeekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Business hours; Google listed Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in October 2026
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    582 W 3000 N, Spanish Fork (serves Provo and the south county)

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Foster or volunteer at North Utah Valley Animal Services
    North Utah Valley Animal Services

    Covers Orem, Lehi and the north county. Fostering is the highest-impact option and the one shelters are short of; dog walking and cat socializing are the other routes in.

    Animals Lindon Ongoing role
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Google listed Monday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in October 2026
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    193 N 2000 W, Lindon

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Volunteer shifts at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
    Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

    Feeding, cleaning, grooming, walking and socializing animals, about five hours south near Kanab. Some dogs and cats can go home with volunteers overnight.

    Animals Outside Utah County One time OK
    Age
    Kids as young as 8 can help in some areas
    When
    8:15 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., every day of the year; book up to a year ahead
    Groups
    Each animal area caps volunteers per shift
    Where
    5001 Angel Canyon Road, about five miles north of Kanab

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Meals on Wheels delivery routes
    Mountainland Association of Governments

    Deliver a weekday meal to homebound residents 60 and older across Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties.

    Seniors Countywide Weekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    A route takes about an hour, once a week
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Volunteer drivers for seniors
    Mountainland Association of Governments

    Door-to-door rides for seniors to medical appointments and grocery stores, offered in several Utah County cities.

    Seniors Countywide
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Not listed
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Senior center volunteering and RSVP
    Utah County senior centers; Retired Senior Volunteer Program

    Centers depend on volunteers for meal service, driving, activity leadership and administration. RSVP connects older adults with volunteer placements.

    Seniors Countywide
    Age
    RSVP is aimed at older adults
    When
    Not listed
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated August 16, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Hospice companion
    Local hospice agencies, including Intermountain's Utah County home care and hospice

    Sit with patients: conversation, reading aloud, or giving a family caregiver two hours off. Emotionally serious work.

    Seniors Countywide Ongoing role Background check
    Age
    Usually 18 and up
    When
    Training required before the first visit
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • CERT training, Spanish Fork
    Spanish Fork City Emergency Management

    Learn to look after your family and street after a disaster: an online course at your own pace, then in-person training. The $25 fee includes a backpack, helmet, vest, glasses, gloves and an N95.

    Emergencies and safety Spanish Fork One time OK
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    In-person training typically in April and October
    Groups
    Non-residents: ask the city whether you can join a class
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Provo neighborhood ham radio team
    Provo City Emergency Management

    Licensed amateur radio operators help the city hear about damage and needs if phones and internet go down.

    Emergencies and safety Provo Ongoing role
    Age
    Requires an amateur radio license
    When
    Not listed
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Emergency Management, 445 W Center St, Suite 430, Provo

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Start a Neighborhood Watch
    Your police agency (the Utah County Sheriff's Office in contract cities)

    Neighbors trained to recognize and report suspicious activity. An Area Leader divides the area into blocks and recruits Block Leaders.

    Emergencies and safety Countywide Ongoing role Background check
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Not listed
    Groups
    Organized by neighborhood
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Utah County Sheriff's Search and Rescue
    Utah County Sheriff's Office

    About 50 volunteers answer more than 100 missions a year: high-angle, swift water, dive, K9, avalanche and more. Volunteers pay for their own equipment and fuel.

    Emergencies and safety Countywide Ongoing role
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    On call
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Utah County Medical Reserve Corps
    Utah County Health Department

    Medical and non-medical volunteers trained to support public health emergencies, disasters and community events. You do not need to be a nurse.

    Emergencies and safety Countywide Ongoing role
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Training schedule is on the MRC sign-up site
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • American Red Cross Utah volunteers
    American Red Cross, Utah region

    90 percent of the region's workforce are volunteers. The Utah County location is a blood donation center in Lehi.

    Blood and health Lehi
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Not listed
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    310 N 850 E, Suite C, Lehi

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Give blood in July or late December
    Drives and donor centers

    Supply here runs short when both campuses empty: summer, and mid-December to early January. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and give an address that reaches them for eight weeks.

    Blood and health Countywide One time OK
    Age
    Minimum weight 110 pounds (federal rule); the age rule is not listed in our guide
    When
    Whole blood takes 8 to 10 minutes in the chair; allow longer for screening
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Host a blood drive
    Your ward, company, club or neighborhood, with a collecting organization

    The collector brings staff and equipment; your whole job is a full appointment schedule. Postpone rather than run at a third of capacity.

    Blood and health Countywide One time OK
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Book well ahead; drives in summer and late December are worth the most
    Groups
    Needs enough donors to fill the sign-up sheet
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Event volunteering at the 2002 Olympic venues
    Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation

    Volunteers at competitions and World Cups at Soldier Hollow near Midway, the Utah Olympic Park and the Utah Olympic Oval, including technical roles like timing. The most direct preparation for 2034.

    Sports and events Outside Utah County One time OK
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Events every year
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Soldier Hollow (Midway), Utah Olympic Park (Park City), Utah Olympic Oval (Kearns)

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Coach, referee or keep score for Jr. Jazz
    City recreation departments

    Every Jr. Jazz team is coached by a volunteer parent, and small-city flyers say there is no season without volunteer coaches, referees and scorekeepers.

    Sports and events Countywide SeasonalWeekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Grades 3 to 6 play a league schedule, usually seven or eight Saturday games
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Your city's recreation program

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • BYU Y-Serve programs
    BYU Y-Serve

    About seventy student-run programs: tutoring, mentoring, special-needs outreach, senior visits, hospital work and refugee support. Many ask for an hour a week or less. A community needs page lists openings for non-students.

    Campus programs Provo WeeklyOne time OK
    Age
    BYU students; the community needs page is open to anyone
    When
    Filter programs by time commitment
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    2330 Wilkinson Center, BYU

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • BYU Gathering Gardens volunteer hour
    BYU Sustainability Office

    Shared student-run gardens, not rental plots. No experience needed; produce goes to a free grab-and-go table and the Food and Care Coalition.

    Campus programs Provo WeeklyOne time OK
    Age
    BYU students
    When
    Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. (listed October 2026)
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    BYU campus; directions in the weekly email

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • UVU Center for Social Impact placements
    Utah Valley University

    Connects UVU students with community partners and service-learning placements.

    Campus programs Orem
    Age
    UVU students
    When
    Not listed
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    UVU, Orem

    From our guide, last updated July 25, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • Bishops' storehouse shifts
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Restock shelves, unload produce and organize items. No training needed beforehand.

    Church welfare and family history Countywide One time OK
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Through local Church leaders, not a public sign-up
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    Not listed

    From our guide, last updated October 20, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

  • FamilySearch indexing
    FamilySearch

    Read handwritten records and type what they say, so names become searchable. Done at home or in a family history center.

    Church welfare and family history From home One time OKWeekly
    Age
    Not listed: ask first
    When
    Any time
    Groups
    Individuals; a group rule is not listed
    Where
    At home, or at a family history center

    From our guide, last updated October 12, 2026. Hours and rules change; confirm with the organization before you go.

How the matcher decides

Age means the youngest person who will be on the shift. A row fits when the organization's published minimum is at or below that age. Tabitha's Way counts as a fit for a 12-year-old because it takes 12-year-olds with an adult; Habitat's build sites fit a 16-year-old, and the card notes the separate power-tool rule at 18. The at-home drives fit any age because the shopping and bagging happen at your kitchen table.

One time keeps anything you can do once: the pantry shifts, a drive, a build day, a dog walk at the Spanish Fork shelter. Weekly or ongoing keeps the roles that ask for a standing commitment, like the Food and Care Coalition's meal service, which asks for about three months, or hospice companionship, which starts with training and a background check.

Group size follows what each organization says it can hold. The Tabitha's Way satellites in Spanish Fork and Saratoga Springs take one to four people and send groups to Pleasant Grove. Community Action's Provo group slot is the reverse: ten or more, or it is not the right sign-up. Habitat takes neighborhood, school and church groups of up to ten.

When a guide does not state a rule, the matcher does not guess. Those rows drop into the "might fit" list with the missing field marked, because a shift that is wrong about age is worse than no suggestion at all.

Before you sign up a group

Call first, give a real headcount and a real age range, and ask what the organization needs instead of proposing a project. Our guide to service hours for students and student groups covers how to document hours so they survive a scholarship committee, and volunteer liability in Utah explains the two laws behind the waiver you will sign. If your group is planning around December, read holiday giving in Utah Valley first: November and December bring more volunteers than many organizations have shifts, and February and July bring the same need with a thin sign-up sheet.

For trail and watershed work, the first step is finding out who manages the ground, which is different for every trail; trail and watershed volunteering walks through it. The matcher leaves trail work out because our guide names land managers rather than specific shifts. Tutoring placements are in the same position: they run through the Alpine, Provo City and Nebo district volunteer coordinators, and volunteering as a tutor or mentor covers the screening timeline.

The full list of guides is on the Volunteer and Serve hub. Most standing opportunities in the county are also posted on JustServe and the United Way of Utah County volunteer portal, which change weekly and are worth checking the week you plan to serve.

Every opportunity here comes from a Provo.com guide, and each card shows the date that guide was last updated. If a row is out of date, tell us and we will fix the guide and the matcher together.