November 2023 Volunteer of the Month - Sara Olson

Sara Olson is our November 2023 Volunteer of the Month. Nominated by our Community Services Department, Sara has become an invaluable support to the community. John Bradley, our Community Services Director, stated, “Sara has been instrumental in the Community Services Department for all four years that I have worked with the City. Her desire to promote recreation and healthy lifestyles has been commendable. She truly cares about the residents of Santaquin. She has a strong desire to improve residents’ quality of life, whether through programs, events or developing trails in the mountains.” Sara has served as a Recreation Board Member from 2019 to 2021, as a Community Services Board Member from 2021 to 2023, as a RAP TAX Board Member from 2021 until 2024, and as the Volunteer Coordinator for Prospector View Park & Trails from 2022 until now.

Sara was born and raised in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. She went on to receive her cosmetology license and her CNA certificate and is employed at Central Valley Medical Center.

Sara is married to Daniel Olson, who encourages and supports Sara in her desire to volunteer. They have lived in Santaquin for the past 23 years, where they have raised their four children. Sara loves the outdoors and any activities that involve exploring our world. She especially loves mountain biking and street biking, hiking, backpacking and road tripping. When asked why she has been willing to volunteer for Santaquin City for so many years, she said, “I love Santaquin! I love to be involved in anything that makes the community better.”

Sara will be recognized on November 7th during the regular city council meeting. Thank you, Sara, for your volunteer spirit and dedicated service to Santaquin City.