Serve to remember. On Saturday, September 11, 2021—America’s National Day of Service—neighbors worked shoulder‑to‑shoulder to honor the 20‑year anniversary of 9/11. Volunteers of all ages pitched in across South Jordan.
Learn about Utah’s 9/11 Day of Service
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Volunteer projects (2021)
1) Jordan River Trail cleanup
Because the Jordan River Parkway sees heavy use, the trail and riverbanks sometimes need extra care. Volunteers walked sections of the trail to pick up trash and pull weeds. Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
2) Bingham Creek drainage cleanup
Wind can blow paper and plastic from the nearby landfill into the drainage. Teams collected litter on the north side of the Trans‑Jordan Landfill to improve the view and keep debris from washing downstream. Time: 9:00–11:00 AM.
3) Storm drain cleanup
Crews swept and cleared debris from storm drain grates to help water flow. Volunteers also shared info about South Jordan’s “Adopt a Storm Drain” initiative. Time: 9:00–11:00 AM.
What to bring
- Work gloves (and grabbers/buckets for trail or creek cleanup)
- Shovel and broom (for storm‑drain grates)
- Closed‑toe shoes, sun protection, and water
Supplies: South Jordan City provided trash bags for the projects.
How to sign up
Organizers routed volunteers through JustServe.org. On event day, each project had a dedicated sign‑up page to manage headcount and send reminders.
Get involved next time
Although this was a past event, you can still serve. First, check LiveDAYBREAK events for current volunteer opportunities. Next, watch the City of South Jordan calendar for community cleanups. Finally, browse statewide projects for the next 9/11 Day of Service at UServeUtah.
FAQs
Who could volunteer?
Everyone—volunteers of all ages were welcome.
What did the city provide?
Trash bags for cleanups; volunteers brought their own tools.
Where did sign‑ups happen?
On JustServe.org.
