Serve on the trails, with emergency response, at the animal shelter, in the arts, preserving local history, or honoring veterans.
Emergency preparedness
Neighbors trained in basic disaster response. CERT training is offered at least once a year as a mix of online and in-person workshops with a final exercise.
How to help: Sign up and see training dates at ivinscert.com.
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History
Monthly meetings on the third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at Ivins City Hall. Volunteer, share family stories and photos, or become a member ($20/year). New in 2027: Second Saturday family events, 10–11 a.m. in the City Council Room.
How to help: Join the Facebook group or come to a monthly meeting.
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Arts
Public meetings monthly (normally the second Wednesday, 5–6 p.m., City Hall). Programs include the 'Ivins It's a Wrap' utility-box art program, student artist features, and RAP-tax arts grants (2027 applications due Dec 31, 2026, 5 p.m.).
How to help: Attend a meeting or contact the commission through its website.
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Civic
The Mayor's November 2026 message thanks the Planning Commission, Ivins Arts Commission, Ivins Youth Council, Sensitive Lands Committee and Open Space Committee. Appointments are made by the city.
How to help: Contact the City Recorder at City Hall, 435-628-0606.
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Animals
501(c)(3) founded in 2010 to support the Santa Clara–Ivins Animal Shelter with veterinary care, specialty foods and supplies.
How to help: Donate or get involved at inkas4pets.org.
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Outdoors
Volunteer Trail Stewards monitor trails, pick up litter, do light trail work and help park visitors at Snow Canyon State Park (58+ stewards, 3,301 hours in 2023).
How to help: Email volunteertrailstewards@gmail.com.
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Outdoors
Trail Steward Program, trail maintenance, educational outreach and Visitor Center help. Applications accepted year-round; training required.
How to help: Apply online; 111 E Tabernacle St, St. George; (435) 301-7430.
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Outdoors
Informal community cleanup program hosted by Washington County; no application required.
How to help: See the Reserve's volunteer page for the GYLAH link.
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Veterans
Program at the Ivins City Cemetery (400 N 200 W) on Saturday, Dec 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. Veterans and families are invited to share stories.
How to help: Email stories to Sharon at sgillespie@ivinsutah.gov.
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Community
The Up & Atom Homeschool group is revitalizing Mojave Estates Park (destroyed by fire in 2022) and a new community garden beside it, with donated land and contributions.
How to help: See the progress at the Holiday Market, Nov 21, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Arts
Nonprofit that runs the Center for the Arts at Kayenta and four free annual festivals.
How to help: Contact boxoffice@kayentaarts.com or (435) 674-2787 about volunteering at festivals and shows.
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All causes
Free community volunteer-matching site where local nonprofits post service projects. Search for Ivins, UT 84738.
How to help: Search projects by ZIP code 84738.
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Community
Meet neighbors, join a local group, or share a project of your own. Official ongoing programs are listed above. Community postings appear here after they are reviewed.
Share events, ask a question, or just say hello with neighbors in Ivins.
Trail stewards, CERT, the Historical Society, the Arts Commission, church service projects and other local groups welcome helping hands. Browse the listings above, or post an opportunity so neighbors can find you.
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