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By Myrna Trauntvein Rhett and Ann Peterson, who are serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as JustServe specialists, met with the Nephi City Council in a work session to discuss the city becoming a JustServe City. JustServe is a free, worldwide online platform and app that connects local organizations with volunteers, making it easy for people to find and participate in community service projects that match their skills, interests, and location. “It’s sponsored and funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a humanitarian offering and helps foster unity by bringing diverse community members together to help those in need, with opportunities ranging from delivering meals to helping children or seniors,” said A. Peterson. Volunteers can search for projects by location, interest (e.g., feeding the hungry, helping the elderly, environmental cleanups) and availability, using the website or mobile app. Organizations such as nonprofits, faith-based groups, and community organizations can post volunteer needs for free, reaching a broad pool of potential helpers. A. Peterson said that, with the America250 Celebration this year, the JustServe platform was ready to help with volunteers. “Spanish Fork has flower beds, like the ones Nephi has on our Main Street,” said R. Peterson. “Volunteers there help plant the flowers.” They can also work to beautify cemeteries and perform other projects. What is done is the need is posted and the volunteers who sign up show up. A. Peterson said that people who are interested in volunteering can also make an account. They can do that through JustServe.org or through tools at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website. “The hardest part is thinking up a password,” she said. “The JustServe City program in conjunction with the free JustServe volunteer platform, links individuals from every walk of life with local service projects,” said R. Peterson. “Through this program, we strive to partner with and recognize cities for their efforts.” It allows the recognition of individuals for selfless efforts to bring hope and goodness to others. “You will need to designate a person who will post the opportunities for service,” he said. He said that, if the city is a JustServe City, they are eligible for a JustServe City Award. “That is a recognition designed to honor cities that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to volunteering and have made a significant impact on their community through these efforts,” said R. Peterson. “A template for a proclamation
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