Agency Histories
Department of Cultural and Community Engagement. Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism
Entity: 2802
Entity Type: State Government
Abstract
The Utah Commission on Volunteers was created by state statute in February 1994. The mission of the commission is to improve communities through service and volunteerism.
Biography/History Notes
The Utah Commission on Volunteers was created by state statute in February 1994. The mission of the commission is to improve communities through service and volunteerism. (2011 Annual Report, page 1; http:/ heritage.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/ABOUT_annual-report_20 1_FINAL1.pdf; downloaded 11 April 2014.)
The agency has a small paid administrative staff headed by an executive director that manages the day-to-day operations of the programs and assists the board in establishing goals and strategy.