United Way of Greater St. Louis

Book Club

The mission of the St. Louis Arc is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to lead better lives by providing a lifetime of high-quality services, family support, and advocacy. The Next Chapter Book Club provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to read, learn to read, talk about books, and make friends in a fun community setting. Volunteers have the opportunity to facilitate reading for individuals of varying abilities and engage readers in conversations about the book and relate to similar experiences. Book Clubs meet in four locations: Ladue, Des Peres, Chesterfield, and Crestwood. NOTE: Ladue and has two sessions: 6:00 - 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Chesterfield, Des Peres and Crestwood only meet for one session: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. New volunteers are expected to commit to the whole session of this program.

St. Louis, MO

10/18/18 6:00 PM +more

Walking Club

The mission of the St. Louis Arc is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to lead better lives by providing a lifetime of high-quality services, family support, and advocacy. Get moving with the St. Louis Arc's Walking Club! Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist individuals and/or groups of walkers to develop instructional and leisure skills in the community while building self-confidence. Volunteers are needed to lead pre and post walking stretches and to explore various St. Louis area parks with participants. Last year, the St. Louis Arc Walking Club took over 600,000 steps! That's about 300 miles! Can you help them beat that mileage? New volunteers are expected to commit to the whole session of this program. Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

St. Louis, MO

10/18/18 6:30 PM

Patient Ambassador

A patient ambassador is an ambassador for the hospital, providing patient and visitors with excellent customer service as they enter the hospital. Ambassadors direct patients and visitors to where they need to go, occasionally deliver flowers, and often answer the phone. Looking for a Patient Ambassador for 1st and 3rd Fridays.

Jefferson City, MO

10/19/18 8:00 AM +more

Teal-O-Ween Pumpkin Painting

Any child suffering from a food allergy has more tricks than treats during Halloween. Kids with Food Allergies and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America- St. Louis chapter are here to change that with Teal-O-Ween! AAFA-STL is painting Teal-O-Ween pumpkins to sell at our Annual Trivia Night Silent Auction. We need painters to paint and decorate 25 small pumpkins and stuff allergy friendly toy bags for families to hand out on Halloween. We will provide the pumpkins, paint, brushes, toys and toy bags. You provide the creativity!

Richmond Heights, MO

10/19/18 2:00 PM +more

Teen Meet Up

Teen Meet-Up Come help with a once monthly Teens’ Meet-Up Group for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 22 of all abilities! This group is for teens who want to socialize and make connections while engaging in social and recreational activities. Activities may include karaoke, board games, Wii, and team sports. Come and join the fun! Volunteers will assist and participate in the activities. Second to last Friday of each month 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

St. Louis, MO

10/19/18 6:00 PM +more

Club South Dance Club

Dances are for adults 18 years and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteers will set-up, check-in dancers, collect money, serve refreshments, assist people with the food line, and clean-up. During the dance, volunteers are encouraged to socialize and dance with participants. 3rd Friday of every month 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. South City

St. Louis, MO

10/19/18 7:30 PM +more