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Community Engagement

Pediatric Internships Volunteer Opportunities

Primary Children's Medical Center

Volunteers at Primary Children’s are an integral part of the hospital’s mission to deliver the highest quality care for children. Volunteers work in a variety of positions in patient and non-patient areas. They create many memorable experiences and the satisfaction of making a difference for patients and their families.

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Focus the U on Sustainability Week

Office of Sustainability

During “Focus the U on Sustainability” week students interact with faculty members and work with the university as a whole on projects related to environmental, economic, and social sustainability. This is a holistic experience – more than just recycling and other basic ways of being green.

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High School Outreach Volunteers

John R. Park Debate Society

Students work with local high schools to provide instruction, coaching, and other support for students participating in high school forensics (speech debate). Students gain hands on experience working in a classroom, facilitating team goals, and responding to the changing needs of the schools with which they work.

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The John R. Park Public Debates

John R. Park Debate Society

Students work with faculty guidance to plan and host a public debate/dialogue about an issue of local, statewide, and/or national political, social, or cultural importance. Students gain hands on experience researching potential topics, recruiting participants, planning content, strategizing public relations, and event hosting. Students also gain opportunities to network with political, business, and other leaders []

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Moran Eye Center Community Outreach

John A. Moran Eye Center

The Moran Eye Center offers service at three ophthalmology clinics in Utah for those of low socioeconomic background. With these new clinics, ophthalmology residents now have opportunities to see more pathology and be involved in the medical and surgical care of patients as primary providers with attending supervision.

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

College of Social Work

Students practice their skills for preventative, rehabilitative, and support services for older adults through this service-learning opportunity.

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U Fit

College of Health

U of U students have the opportunity to work with children who have special needs. The students do physical activities with the kids and help them reach fitness goals in a noncompetitive atmosphere.

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ArtsBridge

College of Fine Arts

ArtsBridge is an interdisciplinary arts education outreach program. Scholars spend a few hours per week working directly with students in K-12 classrooms throughout the Salt Lake valleyidge is an interdisciplinary arts education outreach program. Scholars spend a few hours per week working directly with students in K-12 classrooms throughout the Salt Lake valley.

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Professional Practice and Design

College of Engineering

Civil Engineering students enroll in a Professional Practice and Design course in which local communities visit campus to present a problem. Students then spend a semester building a solution to present to the communities. This course includes lessons in leadership, teamwork, communication, and ethics.

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UITE: Urban Institute for Teacher Education

College of Education

Students are prepared to teach and learn across different communities, to collaborate, and to continually find innovative ways to teach. Students draw from research and their own experience in teaching and learning.

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Last Updated: 5/28/21