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- Elana Hertel
- 314-252-0717
- info@ashreifoundation.org
- Y
- N
Ashrei exists to empower and activate the St. Louis community and partners throughout the state of Missouri to promote economic justice, to relieve suffering, and interrupt cycles of poverty.
- Photo ID Clinic Volunteer: These volunteers work one-on-one with program guests to provide financial and logistical assistance for photo IDs and birth certificates during our Thursday clinics.
- Application Support Volunteers: These volunteers work one-on-one with program guests to provide financial and logistical assistance for photo IDs and birth certificates during upcoming weekend and evening hours.
- ID Delivery Team: Volunteers will work in pairs to coordinate meeting program guests in public locations to deliver IDs received at the Ashrei Foundation.
- ID Pick-Up Team: Volunteers will coordinate meeting program guests at the Ashrei Foundation’s Office at the Hub so they can pick-up their ID that received at the Ashrei Foundation (dates and times flexible).
- Data Entry: Support this effort remotely by volunteering to enter data into digital spreadsheets/forms; familiarity with Google Suite Apps (Docs, Sheets, Drive) is required.
- Photo ID Clinic Volunteer: Thursdays, 10am-2pm
- Application Support Volunteers: Weekends & Evenings
- ID Delivery Team: Dates and times flexible.
- ID Pick-Up Team: Dates and times flexible. .
- Data Entry: Dates and times flexible.
- Training
- Fatimah Muhammad
- 314-283-9424
- bewellcafestl@gmail.com
- Y
- N
Our mission is to empower, create opportunities and make a social and economic impact. To serve as a platform for new and aspiring food purveyors, creative entrepreneurs and small business owners. To promote education, job training, and to provide access to wholesome healthy food.
- Farmers Market Volunteer: Assisst with coordinating the Saturday Farmers Market, working with vendors, sponsors, nonprofits and others to provide a great farmers market experience.
Remote/virtual opportunities include:
- Social Media & Marketing Intern: Assist with a range of marketing initiatives including tracking analytics for social media campaigns, creating social media posting schedules and writing captions for social media posts. Assist with copy writing development, and social media coordination.
- Event Manager: Assist with devising and coordinating imaginative events, competitions and original multimedia events (both live audience and video).
- Volunteer Coordinator: Assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers and the arrangement of volunteer events and programs. Assisting with on-boarding/ training new volunteers, assigning them to particular jobs, tracking their volunteer hours, providing support, evaluating volunteers and conveying the organization's purpose to the public.
- Farmers Market Volunteer: Every other Saturday anytime 8 a.m. - Noon.
Remote/virtual opportunities are up to days and times of volunteer/intern's schedule.
- Application
- Orientation Session
- Lisa Lail
- 314-584-6711
- llail@stlouisbbb.org
- Y
- N
The mission of the BBB serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, is to help make the entire region a better place in which to live, work, and do business by encouraging positive, ethical business practices.
- Mediator: Assist customers and companies in settling disputes amicably. To provide guidance and educate customers who are having problems with businesses. To suggest ways for companies to gain good will of customers, through resolution of customer’s complaints. To retain constant neutrality.
Mondays-Thursdays, anytime 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays, Noon-5 p.m..
- Application
- Orientation Session
- Liz Essman
- 314-494-4150
- liz@stlcitygreens.org
- Y
- Y - Close to campus
To provide access to fresh, quality and affordable produce, to promote healthy living in the community, and to support the local food economy through working with small farms and food entrepreneurs.
- Market Volunteer: Keep the market running smoothly by stocking shelves, packaging produce, interacting with customers, tidying up, and organizing various materials. General grocery duties.
- Education and Outreach Coordinator: To further City Greens' community health and communication programs, specifically: Partnering with community organizations like Midtown Community Services to promote healthy living; Coordinating visiting field trips and educational tours; Building and executing a communication plan; assisting with marketing and communications at the market.
- Market Volunteer: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Education and Outreach Coordinator: Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Orientation
- Tandra Parks
- 636-896-4790
- tparks@connectionstosuccess.org
- Y
- Y
We inspire individuals to realize their dreams and achieve self-sufficiency providing hope, resources, and a plan.
- Connectkids Program Assistant: Plan and execute Connectkids programming in alignment with themes. The volunteer will gain experience implementing meaningful family activities, providing building blocks for successful futures. The ideal volunteer is committed to expanding the ConnectKids experience. Organize FAMILY engagement opportunities.
- Mentoring Program Assistant: Plan and execute mentor engagement events. Coordinate assigned pairing meetings. Track/store data for monthly mentoring touchpoints
- Connectkids Program Assistant: Mondays, 4 p.m.-9 p.m..
- Mentoring Program Assistant: Days and times vary - flexible.
- Orientation
- Christina Brewington
- 314-333-5665
- brewingtonc@employmentstl.org
- Y
- N
Employment Connections works to assist individuals with limited opportunities to self-sufficiency through employment.
- Accounting Assistant: Assist the accounting department with duties and responsibilities associated with finances and reporting. This opportunity is available during regular business hours.
- Computer Assistant: Assist clients with basic computer skills, online employment activities, resume, cover letter, and application completion. Possibly facilitate computer training sessions with clients. Assist staff with computer issues when needed. Resource room and computers are accessed by clients Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 3 p.m..
- development Assistant: Assist the development office with research for grants and program proposals, planning of agency events, and the production of marketing plans and materials. development Assistants can volunteer during regular business hours.
- Social Media Assistant: Assist the office with marketing and communication via social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Days and times may vary; generally, Mondays-Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m..
- Application
- Background Check
- Training Session
- Kelley Lingle
- 314-399-4376
- klingle@fwca-stl.com
- Y
- Y
The mission of Family and Workforce Centers of America is to implement comprehensive programs that will stimulate and set youth and families on a pathway to economic self-sufficiency and success through accredited early childhood development, secondary education, employment/skill-specific training, financial education and asset development, and health and wellness programs.
- Legal Clinic Assistant--provide legal clinic with administrative support including receiving customers, creating files, make appointments, use Excel and other programs for data entry, and other various duties--1-5 days per week any hours between 8am and 4pm.
- Young Adult Program Assistant--provide outreach assistance via social media, phone, text, email and work events promoting the Young Adult Program, such as community and job fairs--1-5 days per week any hours between 8am and 4pm--some weekends depending on events schedule,
- Career Institute Assistant: Create files, make phone calls, and other administrative tasks for participants of the Career Institute.
All opportunities offered Mondays-Fridays, anytime 8am-4pm.
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- Madison Brown
- 314-806-2556
- madisonbrown@foster-adopt.org
- Y
- Y
The Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, a proud member of the United Way, is a non-profit agency that strives to create permanency in every foster child's life by recruiting and supporting foster/adoptive homes in the Metropolitan community.
- [RE]FRESH Store Volunteer: Clothing resale store; proceeds support the mission of the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition. Volunteer duties include: assisting customers, cash register, supervising youth volunteers, window displays, assisting with dressing rooms, customer service, etc.
- Foster Friend: We have several Foster Friends outings with the kids throughout the year as well as other childcare opportunities. These activities are fun, in-person events where we take kids impacted by foster care out for a fun afternoon while their caregivers get some much needed rest. Since our Foster Friends events are in-person and one-on-one with kiddos, any volunteer interested in participating needs a clean criminal background screening
- [RE]FRESH Store Volunteer: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11:00a.m. - 5p.m.
- Foster Friend: Saturdays periodically throughout the year
- Background Check
- Training Session
- James Lochhead
- 314-448-9838
- volunteer@homesweethomestl.org
- N
- Y
The mission of Home Sweet Home is to give under-served families a sense of pride and to improve the quality of their lives by providing basic household furnishings.
- WareHouse Volunteer: Assist with a number of ares including: checking electronic appliances to see if they work; Assembling furniture donated to us from a warehouse of returned purchases; Putting together dish kits and sorting silverware; Moving beds for storage in the garage up to the shelves in the warehouse; General furniture assembly and cleaning.
- Administrative Tasks. Assist with office duties such as stuffing envelopes, social media updates, and more.
Any day Mondays-Fridays, anytime 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m..
- Application
- Orientation Session
- Ami Boehlje
- 314-372-9894
- aboehlje@jastl.org
- Y
- Y
JA of Greater St. Louis' volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs help students understand how to manage money, explore what it means to start a business, and be better prepared for the future of work.
Remote or in-person opportunities include:
- Present prepared lessons about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career exploration to elementary or middle school students in St Louis city schools. Training and supporting materials provided.
Days and times up to schedule of volunteer.
- Application
- Background Check
- Training Session
- Julie Gundlach
- 314-776-1319
- jgundlach@microfinancingafrica.org
- Y
- N
By providing grants for the strengthening and expansion of microfinancing programs in Africa, MPA empowers those living in extreme poverty to lift themselves up with dignity through access to services and education.
Opportunities include:
- Newsletter creation and dissemination
- Planning events
- Organizing fundraising
- Data entry
Days and times vary.
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- Ohala Ward
- (314) 865-4453
- oward@nsecworks.org
- Y
- N - Phone work can be done from home
The goal of NSEC is to reduce or eliminate unemployment on the Near Southside by: · Developing job referral relationships with employers across the metropolitan area. · Screening and referring qualified applicants for available positions · Providing job skills through training at our locations · Training for job readiness and motivation · Working to reduce artificial barriers to employment, such as travel to jobs.
- Employment Assistant: Assist clients with developing resumes and online job applications and searches.
- Employment Clerk: Help with answering the phones, filing and online recruitment efforts (find job postings).
- Computer skills training: Teach basic computer skills to clients
Remote opportunities include:
- Website management (design, updating information, etc.)
- Research grants and job openings
- Create training outlines and presentations
Mondays - Fridays, anytime between 9 a.m.-5 p.m..
- Application
- Interview
- Marci Ranger
- 314-993-5181
- mranger@ncjwstl.org
- N
- Y
The Resale Shop is a charitable project of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis. We sell high-quality new and gently used clothing, jewelry, home goods, accessories, and more for the entire family. Donations from local businesses, NCJW members, and the general public support The Resale Shop. Proceeds benefit women, children and families in St. Louis through our community service programs and advocacy work.
- Sales Floor Associate: Provide customer service to shoppers. Work with Store Manager to maintain an upscale resale store.
- Donation Center Sorter: Provide customer service to donors. Work with Store Manager to maintain an upscale resale store and donation center.
Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Application
- Orientation
- Denise Chachere
- (314) 881-6020
- denisec@svdpstl.org
- Y
- Y
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay organization which leads women and men to join together spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are in need. Assistance is done through a parish conference to visit people in their homes to give assistance for utilities, rent, medicine, etc.
- Conference Volunteer: Opportunities to work with a local Parish Conference of SVDP, at food pantries, doing home visits and other projects.
- Thrift Store Volunteer: Various responsibilities include; assisting donors with their donations, shoppers with their purchases, stocking/organizing the sales floor.
- General Office Volunteer: Workers with various skill sets (accounting, data entry, etc. needed for general office assistance.
- Conference Volunteer: Days and times vary and are up to schedule of the volunteer.
- Thrift Store Volunteer: 7 days per week, anytime 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- General Office Volunteer: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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- Ryan Jennings
- 314-678-6622
- ryan.jennings@ssmhealth.com
- Y
- N
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation provides the financial support to help SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital provide world class pediatric healthcare to all children, regardless of their families ability to pay.
Assisting with fundraising events, processing toy donations and delivering items to the hospital, assembling mailings to donors and community partners, making calls to recent donors to say thank you.
Opportunities are available throughout the week, depending on the time of year and event schedule. We have an online volunteer portal where volunteers can view upcoming opportunities and sign themselves up to serve.
- Online Application
- A'Cher Jackson
- 314-657-3619
- ajackson@stlworks.com
- N
- N (Metrolink)
The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE) is the city of Saint Louis government agency that offers job seekers and businesses a vareity of no-cost services related to employment , job training and career advancement.
Tutors: Assist our clients with various educational programs related to finding employment, financial and economic literacy, mental health, etc,.
Mondays-Fridays, anytime 9am-5pm
Orientation/Training Session
- Christy Ferguson
- (314) 300-8994
- christy.ferguson@tocofamily.org
- Y
- Y
TOCO 鈥媐ulfills basic needs while encouraging our neighbors to develop a wider vision of the world, make a positive impact on the lives of others through service, and build a sustainable future. We empower children and families through green and community partnerships. Our 100% nonprofit thrift store and textile pantry provides free and subsidized clothes, shoes, housewares, toiletries, and more to community members in need.
TOCO Shop STL Volunteer: A TOCO Shop Volunteer would typically perform the following tasks including, but not limited to: 1. Cleaning 2. Organizing 3. Processing/cleaning/pricing donations 4. Customer/Client service
Wednesdays-Sundays, anytime 10 a.m.-4 p.m..
- Application
- Wendy Huang
- 314-546-6350
- wendy.huang@tenbythree.org
- Y
- Y
Ten by Three® reduces poverty in developing countries by using our unique Prosperity Wages® model to pay for artisan products. This exclusive patent pending financial model creates a cycle of entrepreneur driven growth resulting in permanent financial independence for the artisan.
Shi p.m.ent Volunteers: Help with preparation of baskets for shi p.m.ent. Assist with loading, unloading, inventorying, pricing, etc.
Any day Mondays-Fridays, anytime 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m..
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