THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING
We’re excited that you and your group are interested in hosting a service project to benefit refugees. We rely on volunteers like you to make our work possible, so thank you for joining us! Scroll down to see some easy ways to get involved, or click on a link below to jump directly to that section:
MAKE Aid kitS
Looking for a hands-on project perfect for volunteers of all ages that makes a meaningful difference? Gather your family or friends to assemble aid kits, from hygiene and school supplies for refugees overseas, to kitchen and bedding kits for families resettling in Utah. Just pick up new items from the list and drop off your finished kits at our American Fork warehouse or a drop-off location near you! One volunteer can typically assemble about 18-25 kits in one hour.
Please be aware that we are looking for standard, full-sized notebooks, and standard, full-sized shampoo, deodorant and toothpaste. No travel-sized items.
Click on an image below to download that list!
HOST A Supply Drive
Launch a supply drive to collect the most-needed items for refugee families! Promoting your own supply drive is one of the most effective ways to gather supplies for an LHI service project. Whether you’re organizing a drive at a school, neighborhood, or workplace, you can use printed and/or digital flyers to spread the word and invite others to participate.
MAKE Blankets
Purchase and tie fleece blankets (about 1.5-2 yards per blanket tends to work well). Here’s a tip: check out Hobby Lobby for sales on fleece, they have discounts every other week! One volunteer can typically cut and tie about 1 fleece blanket in one hour. We also accept quilts!
MAKE “You are Loved” Cards
LHI's signature "You Are Loved" cards go into every aid kit we distribute, a personal note of support and encouragement for individuals and families rebuilding their lives. Making them is easy and fun for all ages! Download and print the card template or use 3x5 index cards, decorate, and mail or drop off your finished cards at our warehouse in American Fork. We'll include them in our aid shipments.
Click here to download a printable You Are Loved card template!
Volunteer as a Group
Interested in organizing a service project with a group? We would love to support you! Fill out this form and we will get back to you with current group volunteer opportunities.
Host a Party with a purpose
If you’re looking for ways to add even more meaning to your year-end gatherings, the LHI Party Kit can help. The kit includes several items you can download and print, making it simple to weave refugee stories, generosity, and global connection into any gathering.
Click here to go to the LHI Party Kit page!
If you are near American Fork, come by our warehouse to pick up a party kit with several printed materials ready to go! We’ll also throw in some fun extras like goat stickers and cards to hand out. Email Miriam at miriam@lhi.org to arrange pick-up. If you are not nearby, you can download and print the party items below!
Looking for an LHI representative to attend your event? Reach out to Jessica at jessica@lhi.org to learn more. Our speaker can bring a slideshow of short stories to share to demonstrate the impact of your event.
Host a Giving Tree
Want to help a refugee family resettling in Utah? Host your own Giving Tree! It’s a fun way to get family and friends involved during the holiday season.
Click here to view instructions and download an ornament template to get started.
Host a Scavenger hunt
Turn giving into a game with the LHI scavenger hunt! Collect donations from neighbors, or shop together for items from our most-needed list.
Play a slideshow during your project or event
We’ve put together a slideshow (above) that highlights just some of the impact that your support makes possible. Feel free to download it and play it in the background during your project.
DROP OFF YOUR AID ITEMS
Once you have your aid items ready to go, you can drop them off at our warehouse:
LHI Humanitarian Aid Warehouse
920 E State Road, Bldg H
American Fork, UT 84003
Drop Off Hours: M–F 9:00am–2:00pm
At our humanitarian aid warehouse in American Fork, Utah, we collect, sort, and pack critical aid supplies. Working with partner organizations, we ship the aid to refugee camps around the world. We consistently need individual & group volunteers to help with a wide variety of tasks. We can’t wait to see you!
You can also drop your items off at one of dozens of drop-off locations in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.
Email Traci at traci@lhi.org to learn more. Thank you!