To improve communities through service and volunteering in Utah.

Description:
The Governor's Commission on Volunteers . The Commission is made up of 25 members appointed by the Governor and chaired by the Lt. Governor. The Commission's main responsibilities are to coordinate all National and Community Service in the state by administering AmeriCorps programs and Citizen Corps efforts in the state, including granting federal funds to local communities. In addition, it oversees America's Promise efforts and supports the network of 20 Volunteer Centers throughout the state.

History:
The Commission was established in February 1994 under the leadership and direction of Olene S. Walker and provides the opportunity for federal AmeriCorps funding, as well as other funds to be sub granted to local community organizations.

Contact person: Kathy Hyde, Executive Director, (801) 538-8664, (email)
Main office number: (801) 538-8700
Office fax number: (801) 538-8690

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Address:

324 So. State Street, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.volunteers.utah.gov

Directions:

We are on the corner of 300 South and State Street in downtown SLC. Validated parking is available in the Wells Fargo Center parking structure through the entrance off of 300 South.   Nearest Bus Stop: Outside our front door

Miscellaneous Information

Affliations
	Utah's Promise, Americorps