Every year, UFY reaches thousands of youth in our community as it works toward eradicating drug abuse and violence while promoting positive youth development.

Through outdoor recreation, service activities, and education, these young people obtain problem-solving skills and become more responsible members of the community. These programs would not be possible without the financial donations and in-kind support of many organizations, businesses, foundations, and individuals.

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Utah Federation for Youth invites both youth and adults to get involved in its service activities throughout the year. Working with youth is a rewarding experience. At UFY, several events and programs are dependent on volunteer support.

Become a Mentor

UFY is searching for volunteer mentors to assist students during several afterschool programs. Program activities include tutoring in reading and math, doing recreational activities, performing community service-learning projects, developing life and social skills, and—of course—lots of laughter!

You can help UFY respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population of young people growing up in Salt Lake City. Programs include Project Guuleysi, a program designed help Utah’s young refugees succeed, and EnviroLeaders, a program where the youth educate the community about environmental issues.

As a mentor to youth in our community, you will discover an extremely rewarding experience. The requirements are simple. Working with youth requires a caring and committed adult who is responsible and a good listener. Although volunteering as a mentor requires a commitment of your time and energy, you will find this experience to be a fun and enjoyable way to spend your valuable time, with the added benefit of helping others.

Remember: Mentoring not only helps the child you mentor, but it gives our community a better chance of creating healthy and contributing adults.

UFY can use a variety of in-kind contributions to support our programs. Please review this list if you feel led to give back to your community through donations to UFY. We are in need of:

• Art supplies (paint, paint brushes, modeling clay, materials for jewelry-making, canvases, watercolor paper, pastels, colored pencils, etc.)
• Healthy snacks for afterschool progams (individually-packaged, please)
• Bus tokens to help students with transportation to our programs
• Hygiene supplies (Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Feminine Hygiene Products)
• Cleaning supplies (Lysol Wipes, Windex, 409 Cleaner, Dish Rags, Dish Soap, Liquid Hand Soap, Dishwasher Detergent, Laundry Detergent, Sponges)
• Paper Products (Paper Towels, Plates, Cups, Spoons, Forks, Knives)
• Bike Helmets
•  Water Bottles (new)

Most in-kind donations of items are tax-deductible. Contact our office (801-468-0699 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) if you have any questions.

Thanks for your interest in supporting refugee youth in Salt Lake City!