Volunteer

In addition to the groups and individuals who organize and run diaper drives, we are in need of individuals to help on a regular basis to build and operate the diaper bank. As we are now shipping 150,000 diapers a month, we need volunteers of all types to help maintain our growth. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact us at info@utahdiaperbank.org.

There are many ways you can be involved. Here are a just a few:

As-Needed Opportunities:

Prepare and/or deliver monthly diaper distributions
Help manage inventory after large diaper drives
Staff booths at farmers markets and volunteer fairs
Pick up and/or deliver diapers
Help wrap diapers (package diapers in packs of 25 diapers each for distribution)

Ongoing Opportunities:

Diaper Wrapping Supervisors

Commitment - at least three months, 4-8 hours/month
Skills – basic internet and computer skills, ability to load/unload 10-20 lb. boxes
Materials – internet access, large SUV, van, or pick-up truck
Duties – pick up, deliver, and oversee the diaper-wrapping event (combining packaged diapers into packs of 25 diapers each), and deliver the wrapped diapers (20-60 boxes) to our location

Distribution Help

Commitment – recurring, 1-3 hours every last Wednesday evening of the month
Skills – ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Materials - transportation to packing location in West Valley, Utah.
Duties – pack diapers to be distributed, and/or deliver one or more shipments within 5 days after packing

Facility Staff

Commitment - at least three months, 4 hours/week
Skills – basic internet and computer skills
Materials – none
Duties – facilitate partner and volunteer diaper pick-up and drop-offs during a weekly 4-hour shift

Service Organization Coordinator

Commitment - at least six months, 4-8 hours/month
Skills – basic internet and computer skills, writing skills, sales or marketing experience
Materials – internet and printer access
Duties – contact various service organizations (e.g. Lions club, Rotary clubs) to share our mission with them and solicit to sponsor a diaper drive or fundraiser

Corporate Coordinator

Commitment - at least six months, 4-8 hours/month
Skills – basic internet and computer skills, writing skills, sales or marketing experience
Materials – internet and printer access
Duties – contact various corporations to share our mission with them and solicit to sponsor a diaper drive or fundraiser

Diaper Drive Coordinator

Commitment - at least six months, 4-8 hours/month
Skills – basic internet and computer skills, organization skills
Materials – internet and printer access
Duties - work with individuals and organizations running diaper drives by providing support materials (we have supply bins, flyers, banners, etc.) and a brief training, arrange for pick-up or delivery of the diapers, and send a thank-you note or certificate of appreciation after the drive