Change Lives, Give Hope, Reach Out

Volunteers are vital to accomplishing our mission.

Volunteers offer a commitment and passion that allows our impact to go deeper and reach farther. They also provide trusting relationships and one-to-one interactions with clients that inform our services, making us more effective in meeting the needs of those we serve. If you’ve been thinking about how you might give back to your community, consider giving of your time to the Good Samaritan Foundation and the clients we serve.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Purpose of position
  • Help youth (7th-11th) learn to communicate in the English Language in a comfortable, one-to-one or small group setting, under the direction of the ELL Program Manager
Major Responsibilities
  • Conduct lesson plan outlined with expected outcomes for each student and/or group
  • Follow outlined lesson plan(s) and provide feedback at the end of each lesson plan to program manager
Time Commitment
  • At least once a week and a minimum of 3 months 
  • Current Need as of Sept. 2024: ONCE a month for four hours and a 3 month commitment
Qualifications
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English
  • Respectful and willing to learn about different cultures
  • Friendly, dependable, prompt, patient, flexible, and able to maintain confidentiality
  • Feel competent or/and familiar with Google Suites (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc.)
  • Must be 18 years old & able to pass a background check ($19)
Training Required
  • Must attend an in-person Introductory Tutor Training & 20-minute Volunteer Orientation prior to starting
  • Additional trainings will be held periodically
Purpose of position
  • We are seeking a volunteer with experience working with young children (under 4 years old) to assist us in conducting the Play & Learn Class. The volunteer will engage in reading, singing songs, and incorporating a small life lesson. The Moms will be involved in the class, and their attendance and participation are mandatory. We have approximately 25-30 moms coming monthly.
Major Responsibilities
  • Prepare a lesson plan that captivates children with reading, singing songs, and incorporating a brief life lesson.
  • Facilitate the development of healthy social skills in kids through organized activities.
Time Commitment
  • Meet with Mom & Toddlers once a month
  • 3rd Wednesday of the month
  • Time: 12:15p.m.-1:30p.m.
Qualifications
  • Creative and able to create the monthly lesson plan
  • Experience working with children (preferred)
  • Friendly, patient, punctual, dependable, flexible
  • Respectful and willing to learn about different cultures
  • Must be 18 years old & able to pass a background check ($19)
Training Required
  • Must attend a Volunteer Orientation prior to starting

We partner with No Mas Legal (No More A Stranger Foundation), to advocate on behalf of and together with individuals from immigrant, migrant, and refugee backgrounds to strengthen our community. 

Location: Rose Park Neighborhood Center, Salt Lake City, UT 

Time Commitment

  • Four Months
  • Attend one three-hour clinic in person each month for four months
  • Attend one in-person outreach event

Training: There is no need to be an experience immigration lawyer. They provide non-lawyer volunteers FREE access to an eight-week virtual training course on Fundamental of Immigration Law!

Sign-up Today!

Purpose of position

  • Help youth entering 7th-11th grade improve their English skills Summer 2025 (June-July) in a comfortable, small group environment, under the direction of a highly trained professional teacher

Major Responsibilities

  • Facilitate activities that will empower the youth to become leaders of the next generation
  • Meet regularly with youth and arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the lesson
  • Teach basic digital skills like typing, proper email communication, Microsoft programs
  • Follow prepared lesson plan(s) and provide feedback at the end of each lesson plan to program manager

Time Commitment

  • Internship Opportunity: June- July 2025
    •  Monday-Thursday
      • Morning Session: 9:30-12:30pm
      • Afternoon Session: 1:30-4:30pm
  • For PAID Teaching Positions, email Wise (wise@gsfutah.org)

Qualifications

  • Ability to speak, read and write English
  • Tech savvy: basic to intermediate computer skills
  • Energetic, engaging and enjoy working with refugee and immigrant youth
  • Friendly, dependable, prompt, patient and flexible
  • Must be 21 years old & able to pass a background check ($19)

Training Required

  • Must attend an Introductory Tutor Training & Volunteer Orientation prior to tutoring