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What is Summer of Service?

Summer of Service is a program of the 211 Information and Referral Services, a program of the Utah Food Bank.  Summer of Service helps students help their communities during their summer vacations.

Summer of Service encourages youth to volunteer at least 211 minutes of their summer vacation with a local community organization.

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211 Summer of Service 2009

Take time this summer to give back to your community...

Participating in 211 Summer of Service is easy:

1. You need to be entering grade K-12 in the upcoming school year.

2. Register for the Summer of Service by clicking here.

3. Complete 211 minutes (3.5 hours) of volunteer service during your school's scheduled summer vacation.

4. Submit a Service Journal to 2-1-1 Information and Referral Volunteer Center by August 31.

Each student who completes 211 minutes (3.5 hours) of volunteer service will be recognized at the annual 2-1-1 Summer of Service awards ceremony. This is a chance for you to tell your service story, be recognized for all your hard work receive a certificate and prizes.

"Volunteering can be really cool!
I met new friends and learned some new skills.  I'm going to put my volunteer experience on my resume.  And it just feels good to do something meaningful."  -Megan, age 17
    

 

    

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