United Way of Greater St. Louis

Conduct vision screening at Buder Elementary!

Kids Vision for Life St. Louis provides free vision services to children, including vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription eyewear for elementary, middle, and high school students around the St. Louis area. Our vision is to give students with visual impairments in Title 1 schools free glasses in order to provide the best education possible. We need volunteers to go with us to different schools in the area and conduct vision screenings. We train all volunteers on site, so no previous experience is needed. We do screenings every day at a different school from approximately 9:00am-2:00pm and typically have 8 volunteers a day. Volunteers will get the chance to make a difference in hundreds of children’s lives in just one screening day! This is the link to our volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044eacac2baafd0-february4

St. Louis, MO

2/27/20 9:00 AM

Volunteer Ushers for "Ghost"

We are seeking a number of ushers for upcoming performances of "Ghost" by Idris Goodwin, adapted from the award-winning novel by Jason Reynolds. February 2 - March 1, 2020 Public Performances: Fridays at 7:00 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm Student Matinees: Mondays - Fridays at 10:00 am All ushers arrive one hour before the performance and see the production for free. Duties may include: Direct patrons (including students and teachers) to their seats. Scan tickets Distribute playbills. Tidy the theatre after the performance. We accept solo volunteers as well as groups. Please speak with us if volunteers are 13 or under.

St. Louis, MO

2/27/20 9:00 AM + more

Willow Harvesting in George Winter Park 2020

Join the Open Space Council for a volunteer workday to harvest willow stakes from George Winter Park. These stakes will then be installed on the riverbank at Lower Meramec Park the following day, Saturday, February 29th. Willow staking is an innovative technique that helps stabilize eroding riverbank by providing a natural plant root system. For this willow harvesting event, volunteers will meet at the Goode Shelter in George Winter Park (401 Allen Rd, Fenton, MO 63026) and will engage in willow harvesting activities including cutting of the stakes, sharpening of the stakes, and preparing the stakes for transport. This is an excellent hands-on learning opportunity for conservation professionals, landowners, and members of the public interested in the process of willow staking. We highly recommend volunteers come dressed to get wet and muddy. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear close-toed waterproof boots. Please note, space for this event is limited and registration is required. Due to the terrain at the site, we ask that all volunteers are at least 18 years old. Work gloves and tools will be provided. In case of severe inclement weather, this event will be moved to Friday, March 6th. Special thanks to our partners Great Rivers Greenway District, St. Louis County Parks, American Water Charitable Foundation and Open Space Council members for their support!

Fenton, MO

2/28/20 9:00 AM

Conduct vision screening at Sigel Elementary

Kids Vision for Life St. Louis provides free vision services to children, including vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription eyewear for elementary, middle, and high school students around the St. Louis area. Our vision is to give students with visual impairments in Title 1 schools free glasses in order to provide the best education possible. We need volunteers to go with us to different schools in the area and conduct vision screenings. We train all volunteers on site, so no previous experience is needed. We do screenings every day at a different school from approximately 9:00am-2:00pm and typically have 8 volunteers a day. Volunteers will get the chance to make a difference in hundreds of children’s lives in just one screening day! This is the link to our volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044eacac2baafd0-february4

St. Louis, MO

2/28/20 9:30 AM

Front Desk Volunteer

Youth In Need is looking for a dedicated volunteer to assist with front desk functions. Duties will include answering phones, directing calls and getting others to help if needed. Training on these duties will be provided by Youth In Need.

Saint Charles, MO

2/28/20 10:00 AM

Willow Staking in Lower Meramec Park 2020

Join the Open Space Council for a volunteer workday to install willow stakes along the Meramec Riverbank in Lower Meramec Park on Saturday, February 29th. Willow staking is an innovative technique that helps stabilize eroding riverbank by providing a natural plant root system. Your efforts will help improve wildlife habitat in the park and stabilize the barren riverbank along this stretch. This workday will require volunteers to have strength, endurance, and a passion for restoring our parks! Check-in and registration are at 8:45 am. Volunteers will meet in the Lower Meramec Park Parking Lot (off 6841 Holzer Park Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128). This is an excellent hands-on learning opportunity for conservation professionals, landowners, and members of the public interested in ways to combat erosion with natural plant solutions. Volunteers will install the willow stakes directly into the bank using a mallet. We highly recommend volunteers come dressed to get wet and muddy and bring their own rubber or wooden mallet if possible. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear close-toed waterproof boots. Please note space for this event is limited and registration is required. Due to the terrain at the site, we ask that all volunteers are at least 18 years old. Work gloves and some tools will be provided. In case of severe inclement weather, this event will be moved to Saturday, March 7th. Special thanks to our partners Great Rivers Greenway District, St. Louis County Parks, American Water Charitable Foundation and Open Space Council members for their support!

St. Louis, MO

2/29/20 8:45 AM