United Way of Greater St. Louis

We will be celebrating Thanksgiving with the residents of The Village at Mackenzie Place a little early this year and could use your help! Please join us in making this Thanksgiving dinner special by assisting with set-up, serving, and clean-up. If you or your group would like to help, we'd love to hear from you!

Affton, MO

11/20/19 4:30 PM

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. Dances are for adults 18 years and older. 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. New volunteers must complete paperwork, volunteer orientation prior to starting. For group inquiries, please contact the Volunteer Manager for more information. 3rd Saturday of every month 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

St. Louis, MO

11/23/19 7:30 PM + more

Come ring our bells this Christmas and help The Salvation Army make a BIG difference in your community. We have nearly 200 bellringing sites throughout Metro St. Louis. Sign up is easy - go to RegisterToRing.com and select the location and date of your choice. There are sure signs of the Christmas season: Christmas tree, lights, and pretty ornaments; Christmas music playing; people generally in a cheerful and generous spirit; and the ringing bells of The Salvation Army bellringers outside of stores across the nation. The Red Kettle campaign began in 1891 and continues today as The Salvation Army’s largest public fundraising campaign. Nearly everyone is welcomed and encouraged to volunteer to ring. Individuals, families, students, corporate employees, church groups, service clubs, social organizations, scout troops, friends, the list is endless. Bellringing is open to anyone who wants to donate their time and have a rewarding experience. If under age 16, volunteers must have a parent or guardian present with them while ringing. Ringing bells can be more fun when you recruit others to help. Co-workers, family, and friends are always welcome to assist you. It also teaches them the importance of volunteering at a young age.

St. Louis, MO

11/29/19 8:00 AM + more

Soon we'll be ready for Christmas - but we need your help! If you or your group love decorating Christmas trees, this is the place for you! This large retirement community has numerous trees and other holiday decor that help to bring a smile to our senior residents. We'll be decorating on Monday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 3rd. We'd love for you to join the fun and spread some Christmas cheer! Come for the day - or spend a few hours.

Ballwin, MO

12/2/19 9:00 AM + more

This event is currently full for volunteers at this time. Thank you! 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. We will be learning how to make different kinds of cookies and at the end, there will be a cookie exchange! Volunteers are needed to help with baking and decorating. New volunteers must complete paperwork, orientation, and attend an interview prior to starting.

St. Louis, MO

12/4/19 5:00 PM + more

Affordable Christmas is an empowering holiday event that offers a dignified way to help under-resourced parents provide a joyful Christmas for their children. Families can shop at drastically reduced prices at our Affordable Christmas store, truly allowing them to provide Christmas for their families. Help us produce a truly unforgettable holiday celebration! Spread Christmas cheer this holiday season by helping us prep our AC store. Come on out to our preparation parties on December 10th, 11th, and 12th from 6pm to 8pm. Volunteers will be stocking and sorting toys & other gifts donated to our Affordable Christmas store. We also need volunteers to help us decorate the building into Santa's second workshop! Really busy around the holidays and cannot volunteer any of those days? Set up a toy drive at your work or donate toys & gifts to Mission: St. Louis. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

St. Louis, MO

12/10/19 6:00 PM + more

For more than a decade, the popular Toy Town program has helped ensure more St. Louis children wake up to a present under their tree on Christmas morning. How can we accomplish this? Through the generosity of our volunteers. To continue to serve our community we need your help. By volunteering at our Christmas Toy Town, we are able to direct more of our resources on helping the community. Whether you want to work closely with our clients or behind the scenes, we have a volunteer position for you. You are welcome to select more than one timeframe or date. Volunteer Positions Available Personal Shoppers: Personal shoppers are needed to assist our clients through the “shopping” experience of selecting gifts for their children. Each personal shopper will be introduced to a client and given the age(s) and gender(s) of the child or children the client is shopping for. Personal Shopper’s duty includes: -Directing clients to the area specific to the child’s age -Ensuring the clients receive the allotted number of gifts Greeters/ Hospitality: When a person enters the unknown, it usually helps to meet a friendly face. The primary duty of our volunteer door greeters and hospitality volunteers is to stand at the door and greet our clients as they arrive, and wish them well on the client’s way outside. Others duties include: -Directing clients to the correct area -Handing out any information or flyers -Helping clients load gifts Sorters/Stockers When donations are received through donors they have to be separated into age and gender groups for the clients to select from. Those toys are then stocked so clients can ‘shop.’ Sorters/Stockers are responsible for: -Assisting in unloading donations -Separating donations into groups by age and gender -Airing bikes or any assembly of donations as required -Watch shopping area and move merchandise from our sorting area to our shopping area

St. Louis, MO

12/16/19 8:00 AM + more

Drivers needed to deliver gift totes and meals to needy older adult/disabled immigrant and refugee households on Christmas day-late morning/midday. Volunteers gather at our office to collect totes, meals, and routes of 4-5 households. We will try to match volunteers with special language skills with households speaking the same language. This is a family-friendly event, with kids of all ages welcome to participate with parents or older family members.

St. Louis, MO

12/25/19 11:00 AM

InterServ has a need for drivers to deliver Mobile Meals. While drivers willing to serve on a regular basis are always needed, we also need volunteers who can drive on an "on-call" basis to cover vacations, illnesses, etc. It is also helpful to have volunteers willing to drive on the snowy/bad weather days, so a 4WD vehicle is especially appreciated. A typical route will take just over an hour. Must be at least 16 years of age. Must have reliable transportation and be licensed to drive. Must have a vehicle large enough to transport two coolers. The ideal volunteer should like older people and be able to talk with them briefly when delivering their meals.

Saint Joseph, MO

Through12/31/19

Great group activity! Cook and serve meals to the men of St. Joseph's Haven. Needed every evening.

Saint Joseph, MO

Through12/31/19

Art is a great way for our kids to express themselves. These kits would provide each child an opportunity to show off their creative side! Kits can include: Crayons Colored Pencils Craft Paper Glue Sticks Coloring Book or Sketch Book Markers Non-Toxic Paint Paint Brushes Small bin to store items

Webster Groves, MO

Through12/31/19

Many of the children that come into our care arrive with virtually nothing of their own. Being able to give them items that belong to them is very important! The kits are comprised of things like: Blanket (twin size) Pillow and Pillow Case Socks Underwear $5-10 gift card to Wal-Mart, Target, McDonald's

Webster Groves, MO

Through12/31/19

Our Seasoned Circle Cafe is our program that feeds and cares for individuals over the age of 60. A component of this program is Meals on Wheels, where we package and deliver meals to seniors who are home-bound. In addition to those seniors, we pick up seniors and they are fed at our Seasoned Circle Cafe location. The senior citizens that we service live in both Madison and St. Clair County of Illinois. Volunteers will be needed to clean bathrooms and vacuum.

East Saint Louis, IL

Through5/8/20

Volunteers are needed to fill food containers, seal mobile meals for delivery, clean tables, sett tables, and wash dishes for the Senior Nutrition Meal Program every day. These volunteers usually work 3 to 4 hrs. from 8 or 9 in the morning until about noon.

Saint Joseph, MO

Through12/31/19

Activity Summary: Greet holiday shoppers and help spread the joyful Christmas spirit. We are looking for individuals to donate their time by ringing bells next to our famous red kettles. As a Bell Ringer, you will be a part of the tradition that represents hope and joy to many throughout our community. Whether you're with a friend, family, co-workers or classmates, all are welcome at any of our hundreds of kettle locations. The funds collected help provide food, clothing and emergency assistance to our neighbors all year round. Volunteers are needed November 4th until December 24th. Volunteers work 2 hour shifts from 10.30am-7.30pm. After you get this message please go to www.ringbells.org and search for Jefferson City - then sign up to ring the bell! Qualifications: 18 years or older (younger volunteers are permitted with supervision) Passion for helping our community Must be polite, cheerful and reliable. Policies: We welcome you to sign up for as many shifts and locations as you would like, but we ask that you please uphold your commitment. If you are unable to make a shift, 24 hour notice (minimum) is appreciated. Alcohol, drugs, and smoking are not permitted during volunteer hours. Clothing must be respectful as you will be representing The Salvation Army. If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please complete the online application by clicking the “Sign Up” button. Thank you again for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!

Jefferson City, MO

Through12/24/19

This is a summary of general tasks. These will vary based on the needs of the foodbank. Sorting and repacking donated food Checking food for expiration dates Assisting with cleaning Taping and/or breaking down cardboard boxes Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer independently. Children ages 3 and up are accepted when volunteering with a parent or guardian. Groups are welcome. Will be standing most of the time. May be asked to lift and/or move boxes of food weighing up to 50 lbs. Commitment to the mission of the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Each shift is 3 hours. We do NOT accept court-ordered community service.

Bridgeton, MO

Through12/31/21

Bring your desire to make a difference and join our team as a local volunteer food sorter. As a volunteer food sorter, you’ll sort and organize food donations from our community partners, so they can be distributed to families in need in our community. The Fit and Food Connection is a non-profit organization serving our neighbors in the St. Louis community. We provide wellness offerings to low-income families and empower our clients to get healthy through our five free fitness and nutrition programs. We are currently seeking local food sorters who will meet every Sunday afternoon at 1:15 PM in North County area to sort food donations and items for families in need. Tasks include: Break down large quantities of food Organize non-perishables onto shelves Log freezer and refrigerator temperatures Bag food for delivery drivers to transport to families in the community We're dedicated to finding the opportunity that is right for you! To volunteer, please follow this link to tell us about your interest in this position: Volunteer Survey To find out more about our organization, please visit: The Fit and Food Connection

St. Louis, MO

Through1/22/20

Bring your safe driving record and desire to make a difference to join our team as a food pickup and drop off volunteer. The food pickup and drop off volunteer will pick up food donations from various locations on various days throughout the week. The Fit and Food Connection is a non-profit organization serving our neighbors in the St. Louis community. We provide wellness offerings to low-income families and empower our clients to get healthy through our five free fitness and nutrition programs. We are currently seeking local food pickup and drop off volunteers. One pickup and drop-off will take 1.5 hours. Pickup and drop-offs are Fridays, twice per month from the St. Louis Area Foodbank in Bridgeton Missouri before 1:00 PM and/or Urban Harvest Food Roof in downtown St. Louis at 11:00 AM. Food is dropped off at the pantry in North County. On Sunday mornings, donations are picked up from Fit Flavors in Chesterfield and dropped off to the pantry in North County by 1:00 PM. 3 volunteers are needed for each route. We're dedicated to finding the opportunity that is right for you! To volunteer, please follow this link to tell us about your interest in this position: Volunteer Survey To find out more about our organization, please visit: The Fit and Food Connection

St. Louis, MO

Through1/22/20

Volunteer at the Angel Boutique! Volunteers are ALWAYS needed for sorting, pricing, organizing, and checking out customers. We ask volunteers to work 3-4 hour shifts and commit to a weekly schedule. The Angel Boutique is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm. The Angel Boutique Resale Shop is located at 2700 Cherokee Street. Here you’ll find gently used women, men, and children’s clothing, home decor items, furniture, and women’s accessories. All proceeds from sales directly support Guardian Angel Settlement Associations childcare and social services programs.

St. Louis, MO

Through4/22/20

Boys Hope Girls Hope of STL is an academic residential program located in Richmond Heights. We are seeking community members who are willing to prepare and deliver (or order and deliver) dinner for each of our houses Monday through Thursday. Meals would provide dinner for 10 scholars and 3 staff members. BHGH scholars are very active in extra-curricular activities and our staff is busy from 3-5pm dropping off and picking up. Our Meal Partners help make the pre-dinner time so much more manageable. Date selection is done through the Care Calendar system.

Richmond Heights, MO

Through5/14/20

Episodic Group: Title: Food Pantry Volunteer Groups Needed JF&CS’s Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in the region. The pantry provides food and personal care items to over 6,000 children, adults, and seniors each month. Community members who visit the food pantry are often experiencing hardships in addition to hunger, including unemployment or underemployment, lack of access to health care, and housing insecurity. The pantry’s staff and volunteers connect visitors and their families to the services they need to thrive, whether through direct provision of food at the pantry or referrals to other JF&CS services. Our volunteer groups fill a vital role at the pantry including sorting produce and non-perishable goods, organizing donated items, and stocking shelves in the visitor shopping area. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is located in Creve Coeur. Group volunteer slots range from 1.5 – 4 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Time slots are flexible if needed on a group by group basis.

St. Louis, MO

Through9/13/20

JF&CS’s Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in the region. The pantry provides food and personal care items to over 6,000 children, adults, and seniors each month. Community members who visit the food pantry are often experiencing hardships in addition to hunger, including unemployment or underemployment, lack of access to health care, and housing insecurity. The pantry’s staff and volunteers connect visitors and their families to the services they need to thrive, whether through direct provision of food at the pantry or referrals to other JF&CS services. Our volunteers fill a vital role at the pantry, including registration of pantry visitors, stocking and sorting donated foods, and helping visitors choose their grocery items. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is located in Creve Coeur. Volunteer slots range from 1-3 hours between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

St. Louis, MO

Through9/13/20

Christmas is such a special time for children. Sadly, many of them in Great Circle's care will not have presents to open on Christmas morning. Please let us know if you can help to make a child's holiday season merry and bright!

Webster Groves, MO

Through12/31/19

The St. Louis Food Bank is donating food to the Seniors in our affordable housing at Hylton Point Apartments. These donations will be delivered on pallets, once a month. Volunteers are needed to help unload these pallets into our food pantry. If you are available and can lift 30-40 lbs., we would love to hear from you. As you are assisting staff with the delivery, you will have the pleasure of meeting some wonderful seniors too!

St. Louis, MO

Through10/27/20

On Saturdays and Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, The National Museum of Transportation will be hosting our Holiday Extravaganza. Santa Claus will be on-site with an occasional visit from Mrs. Claus and the reindeer. We're looking for volunteers to help with various activities, including singing Christmas carols, directing folks, games/activities with kids, etc.

St. Louis, MO

Through12/13/19

Hello from Guardian Angel Settlement Association's Social Services team! We successfully completed a capital campaign to renovate a vacant building in Benton Park and we've turned it into a state-of-the-art social services center! We've provided emergency assistance to families in need in South City for the past 160 years and our new center will allow us to serve twice as many families, individuals and seniors. However, we need to finish our moving project from 2700 Cherokee Street to 3300 S. Jefferson and for that, we'll need LOTS of hands to clean and help us pack and transport odds and ends. Ideally, we'd love a large group (10 - 50 folks) to complete the work in one fell swoop. Does this sound like you and your team? Please reach out to the opportunity coordinator, Stephanie Betts. Dates are flexible.

St. Louis, MO

Through12/20/19

The Tree Lot is an annual Fundraiser for the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments. We sell several different types of trees and wreaths and have a holiday boutique on-site where customers can purchase gifts or decorations for their homes. Volunteer Roles Available: Cashier Shift Leader Strong Man Tree Hauler & Helper Anyone that loves the holiday season and enjoys interacting with others in the spirit of the holidays! Regular Weekly Hours: Opening Day 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday- Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Shifts are available 2, 3 and 4 hour increments. Please click here to sign up. This event requires volunteers to be outside during winter conditions and some activities may require some heavy lifting. Working the tree lot is an opportunity for teams, churches, schools, civic organizations, and families to come together in the spirit of the holidays.

St. Louis, MO

Through11/30/19

Help us help the babies. From Black Friday (29 November) through Christmas Eve (24 December) Nurses for Newborns runs the gift wrapping booth at Frontenac Plaza. We wrap all types and sizes of gifts for suggested monetary donations. We offer all types of shifts on different days and times. We are open when the Mall is open. Join us and have fun! Thank you for your interest.

Frontenac, MO

Through12/24/19

Volunteers needed! The 2019-2020 Emergency Winter Warming Shelter at AmeriCorps St. Louis is opening soon, and we are excited to see both new and familiar faces volunteering at our Shelter this season! Our shelter is known as My Mother's House, so anyone experiencing homelessness can tell their peers, "I stay at my mother's house." Our shelter opens Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from December 1st until mid-March when the temperature is AT or BELOW 20°F or AT or BELOW 25°F with precipitation (i.e. snow, rain, sleet). A typical shift might include registering and signing in guests, escorting guests to cots, setting up and serving hot meals, and socializing with guests. Please note that AmeriCorps St. Louis decides whether or not to activate the shelter by 4:00 PM the previous day.

St. Louis, MO

Through3/30/20

The Tree Lot is an annual Fundraiser for the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments. We sell several different types of trees and wreaths and have a holiday boutique on-site where customers can purchase gifts or decorations for their homes. Volunteer Roles Available: Cashier Shift Leader Strong Man Tree Hauler & Helper Anyone that loves the holiday season and enjoys interacting with others in the spirit of the holidays! Regular Weekly Hours: Opening Day 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday- Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Shifts are available 2, 3 and 4 hour increments. Please click here to sign up. This event requires volunteers to be outside during winter conditions and some activities may require some heavy lifting. Working the tree lot is an opportunity for teams, churches, schools, civic organizations, and families to come together in the spirit of the holidays.

St. Louis, MO

Through12/20/19

Event Description: Before making his big trip around the world, Santa is stopping by the Butterfly House! Don't miss Supper with Santa, where fun family memories are sure to be made. Enjoy a delicious pasta dinner, hosted by Noodles & Co. See how the butterflies get into the holiday spirit, guests will take night strolls through the Tropical Conservatory. Santa's Workshop stations will offer children the chance to make fun crafts and act silly in the photo booth. After dinner, visit Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen for cookies and hot cocoa. The evening would not be complete without getting a souvenir picture with the guest of honor – Santa! Space is limited, and reservations are required. The event will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 13-15 and December 20-22. Volunteer shifts are from 4:30-8:00 pm. You will be stationed inside the Butterfly House. Your assignment may include: Assist children with crafts, games and educational activities Face painting Provide guests with excellent customer service Assisting with food service/clean-up Assisting with registration/check-in Monitoring the conservatory entrance and exit Helping the Butterfly House be more sustainable through the Zero Waste Ambassador position Applicants under 18 must have their parent/legal guardian complete a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form in order to volunteer for Supper with Santa.

Chesterfield, MO

Through12/22/19

Are you a crafty person? Have your or someone you have known ever been affected by Cancer? Now is your chance to show your support to our cancer guests staying at Hope Lodge! Plan a group craft for cancer patients. Bring in all the materials you would need and lead a group craft. We have basic necessities on site, such as glue, tape, and scissors. Feel free to bring in snacks and background music for your crafting time. You can make your time as upbeat as possible! This opportunity is perfect for a group size of 1-3 people.

St. Louis, MO

Through12/31/21

Bring your safe driving record and desire to make a difference to join our team as a local volunteer delivery driver. As a volunteer deliver driver, you’ll pick up, sort, and deliver food donations from partners throughout the community to local families in need. The Fit and Food Connection is a non-profit organization serving our neighbors in the St. Louis community. We provide wellness offerings to low-income families and empower our clients to get healthy through our five free fitness and nutrition programs. We are currently seeking local volunteer weekend delivery drivers who will pick-up packed groceries at the pantry in North County at 2:00 PM and deliver the food in their own personal vehicles. Routes will be provided prior to arrival and families are expecting their arrival. Drivers will call the contact on their route with an estimated time of arrival. We're dedicated to finding the opportunity that is right for you! To volunteer, please follow this link to tell us about your interest in this position: Volunteer Survey To find out more about our organization, please visit: The Fit and Food Connection

Through1/20/20

The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery's Sharing & Sorting Program provides life's basic necessities to children and families in need - food, formula, diapers, blankets, warm clothing, hygiene items and more. As a Sharing & Sorting Program Volunteer, you'll be making a difference in the lives of children whose families don't have the resources to provide for these basic needs. Description of Position Pack bags of diapers to send home with our babies Assemble bags of food for families who don't have enough to eat Match outfits to fill our children's dressers Sort and organize donations to ensure children staying at the Nursery have what they need Knowledge, Skills or Attributes Needed Excellent organizational skills Decision-making capabilities Ability to safely lift and carry donations (i.e. box of clothing, a bag of toys, a box of food, etc.) Ability to work independently Days & Times Needed Any day (including weekends) between 8am-6pm. Minimum commitment of one 2-hour shift per week is required for individual volunteers. Volunteer groups can be scheduled for a one-time volunteer opportunity. Position Requirements* Completion of our Volunteer Packet, which includes an application, medical form completed by your doctor, state background checks and a fingerprint-based background check ($40). Attend a Volunteer Orientation after completion of Volunteer Packet and acceptance as a Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Volunteer. *If you are part of a volunteer group interested in a one-time volunteer opportunity in our Sharing & Sorting Progam, you will not need to complete the Volunteer Packet. Contact Ann@crisisnurserykids.org for more info. The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery is committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect and provides emergency intervention, respite care, and support to families in crisis through: Short-term care for young children in a safe and nurturing environment Helping families resolve crisis Offering resources for empowerment, ongoing support, and parent education Community outreach and awareness Advocacy for children and families Saving babies' lives...keeping kids safe...building strong families

Through12/31/19

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Social Services Office Staff and the Volunteer Coordinator, the Food Pantry Handler works in the operations of the food pantry, including but not limited to distributing and restocking of food pantry items, cost and quality control, and assistance in food delivery program. Essential Duties: 1. Packs food pantry orders and stocks shelves as needed. 2. Responsible for following food pantry policies and procedures. 3. All other duties as assigned. Skills: Excellent Customer Service, Work Well with Others, Listening Skills, Comprehension Skills, Proactive Self-Starter

Through12/1/19

This is a seasonal position, and it is open as needed for freezing temperatures. This position is mostly active during the cold, winter months. Responsibilities: 1. Provide direct supervision of shelter occupants for the overnight shelter. 2. Follow the guidelines of the shelter policies, procedures, and guidelines. 3. Ensure that monitors, volunteers, and occupants conform to policies, procedures, and guidelines. 4. Intervene to mitigate and resolve interpersonal conflicts. 5. Monitor center for health, safety, and sanitary concerns. 6. Complete tasks as assigned by the administrative staff for the effective and efficient facility operation. 7. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions as: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and clients; respect of others’ property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Qualifications: High School or equivalent diploma. Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative, and independent judgment and decision-making skills, independent and creative thinking, ability to work with a team. Must be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission and policies. High level of confidentiality required. Skills: Excellent Customer Service, Work Well with Others, Listening Skills, Comprehension Skills, Proactive Self-Starter

Through3/31/20