VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:SOMETHING DIFFERENT!

ACCESS-ABLE.  819 Hazelwood Drive, St. Louis, MO  63042  http//www.access-able.org This organization sponsors programs to help individuals solve various challenges they might face as a result of  their disabilities including physical challenges at home, in the workplace, and at recreational sites.  Phone:  314.895.4490.

ADAPT-ABILITY, INC. 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive. St. Louis, MO 63132. http://www.adapt-ability.org Would you like to use your I.T. skills? This organization provides assistive technology, home modifications, custom wheelchairs, etc. for those in need. Limited daytime hours, but close to school. Contact: 314.432.1101.

CIRCUS DAYS FOUNDATION. 3340 Oxford Ave. St. Louis, MO 63143. http://www.circusday.org This group uses circus arts to build character and to reach across cultural boundaries. Call: 314.436.7676 or 314.645.4445 for everyday circus.

EARTH SHARE OF MISSOURI. 1915 Alfred Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. http://www.earthsharemo.org. Earth Share is actually a federation of world organizations dedicated to preserving the environment. Most of their efforts center on education and political action. Call: 314.771.6668.x103

FOCUS ST. LOUIS. 1910 Pine St. Suite 200. St. Louis, MO 63103. http://www.focus-stl.org This organization is dedicated to helping St. Louisans come together as a single community and to work together for social and political change. Call: 314.622.1250

INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP/FAITH BEYOND WALLS 4144 Lindell Blvd. Suite 221, 63108. http://www.interfaithpartnership.org This organization coordinates service projects for groups of folks throughout the area and promotes the sharing of knowledge about different faiths.  Volunteers interact with volunteers from other schools, churches, or organizations.  Projects are often on weekends. 

LA CLINICA. 3646 Fairview Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116-4747. http://www.laclinica-stl.org/ This is the Latino Community Health Center, which provides free bilingual health care to a wide range of people living in the St. Louis area who have limited access to other health care. It is served by many local medical schools and nursing schools. Call: 314.664.5565.

ST. LOUIS BICYCLE WORKS  4102 Shenandoah Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63110 http://www.stlbikeworks.com/volunteers.asp Tues & Thurs 7 PM - 10PM and Sat 10 AM - 1 PM Earn-A-Bike classes are held throughout the year with most classes offered during the summer. The classes are designed to teach bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and safety. In addition to these hands-on skills, youth also learn responsibility and positive conflict resolution. Youth who successfully complete the program earn a bike and helmet. These youth are more confident, possess a greater sense of respect and respectability, and have a stronger desire to serve and improve their community. Volunteers are needed to assist in class room activities and/or Bicycle repair. If you're into kids, computers, bikes, education, social activism, or the city, BicycleWORKS is a great way to use your talents to help make the world a better place and have fun in the process. Stop by the shops on Saturdays from 10a.m. to 1p.m. and meet other  volunteers Phone: (314) 664-0828.

ST. LOUIS FOR KIDS.  1415 Olive Street, Suite 150  http://www.stlouis4kids.org  This organization provides children in need with after school programs suited to their needs and works to assure quality services are being offered by organizations that provide direct service to children after school. 314.241.0011.

ST. LOUIS HEARING-SPEECH CENTER. 9526 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.hearing-speechstlouis.org. This is a not-for-profit United Way organization that offers speech and hearing services, including hearing screenings, to students in St. Louis. One job involves helping administer screening tests. Office work and computer use jobs available, also. Contact: 314.968.4710

One Day Only Events

REBUILDING TOGETHER. Usually the first Saturday in May. 357 Marshall Ave. Suite 2. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.rebuildingtogether-stl.orgThis group sponsors a once a year blitz-build, called REBUILDING DAY, that renovates between 80 and 90 homes per year and also works on community projects such as parks. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Come as groups or as individuals. Call: 314.918.9918.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ANIMALS

ANIMAL PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI (APA). 1705 S. Hanley Rd., St. Louis, MO 63144. http://www.apamo.org. This agency cares for and places homeless or abandoned pets and educates the public on humane pet care. One very fun event for which volunteers is needed is the CANINE CARNIVAL, held in October. Call:314.645.4610 ext. 22.

HUMANE SOCIETY-- 1201 Mackland(city) and 2400 Drilling Service Dr. (Maryland Heights). http://www.hsmo.org/Training program may be required. Work may be in the adoption center, the clinic, or on special events. Call: 314. 647.8800.

PAWS (PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT). 1027 S. Vandeventer, Suite 700. St. Louis, MO 63110 http://www.paws-stl.org/ Sponsored by the St. Louis Effort for AIDS. Once a month, volunteers deliver pet food to clients with pets. Help needed includes supply donations, pet care, foster pet care, transportation of pets and supplies, general office work, and fundraising.  Call:  314.781.7976 or 314.645.6451.

ST. CHARLES HUMANE SOCIETY 1423 N. Second St., St. Charles. http://www.stcharleshumanesociety.org/Junior volunteers help with cage cleaning, adoption, etc. Volunteers must be age 15+. Call: 636.949.9918.

ST. LOUIS ZOO.  Forest Park. http://www.stlzoo.org. The zoo offers flexible hours and a variety of work otions. Volunteers  must be 15 years old or older and commit to thirty hours of service. Training is provided. Call Zoo Education Dept.: 314.781.0900, x261.

SUPPORT DOGS.  11645 Lilburn Park Rd.  St. Louis, MO 63146 http://supportdogs.org .  Support Dogs, Inc. is an agency that helps people with special needs achieve an improved quality of life through the use of assistance dogs. Utilizing the services of almost 300 volunteers, Support Dogs, Inc. provides service dogs to recipients nationwide, as well as pet-assisted therapy to thousands in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.  (314) 997-2325.

THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP-- http://www.thstl.org   horsesheal@centurytel.net
or call (636) 332-4940. Wessel Stables in St. Charles County, 6948 Weldon Spring Rd. This is a riding program for the disabled. You do not have to ride to be a helper in this fine program, BUT if you are familiar with horses, you will be a real asset. Agency operates spring, summer and fall. Call (636) 332-4940.

WILD BIRD REHABILITATION-- 10040 Big Bend (near I-44), Crestwood. http://www.wildbirdrehab.org/Rehabilitates baby and adult birds. Seven days a week. Volunteer age: responsible 16 years and up. Call: 314.984.9116 or 314.645.1741, ask for Bonnie, volunteer coordinator.

WILD CANINE SURVIVAL AND RESEARCH CENTER. Tyson Research Center, off I-44, west of Valley Park. wildcanidcenter@onemain.com A variety of volunteer work is available: office work and mailings, maintenance and repair, animal observation. Must be 18+. Flexible scheduling. Weekends or weekdays. Call: 636.938-5900. or email  wildcanidcenter@onemain.com

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER-- 900 Gregory Lane, Fenton. http://www.wild-life rehab.com/ Rescues and cares for abandoned or injured wild animals (and then releases them back into the wild). Call: 636.343.6200.

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY-- At Tyson Research Center, off I-44 near Valley Park. http://www.worldbirdsanctuary.org/A volunteer organization that rehabilitates birds of prey (eagles, owls, hawks). Must be 16+ years old. Call: 636.938.6175.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: THE ARTS OR ARTS AND CRAFTS

BUTTERFLY HOUSE. 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63107. http://www.butterflyhouse.org Has several summer opportunities available, including monitoring the facilities, working with children, providing information to visitors, etc. Saturday opportunities during the school year include working with children on arts and crafts projects. Call: Jessica, 636.530.0076x12. guest service@butterflyhouse.org

CITY MUSEUM -- located off  Washington Ave. between 15th and 16th streets. http://citymuseum.org Greet visitors, give information, etc. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm. Call volunteer coordinator: Call: 314.231.2489, ext. 110. Paula Mandell.

CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS (COCA) -- 524 Trinity. University City, MO 63130. http://www.cocastl.org. Be a teacher aide in classes for younger children in dance, art, drama, etc. Opportunities throughout the summer. Call: 314.725.6555.
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH: 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. This program provides after-school and Saturday programs for 650 students in grades four through eight in the St. Louis Public Schools. Activities in the program’s seven community learning centers include after-school academic acceleration, enrichment and recreation and a Saturday academy focusing on science, math and technology. The program coordinates programs with several community arts resources. Contact: Rose M. Thompson, Coordinator, 21st Century Community Learning Centers,  St. Louis Public Schools.  314-345-4404.

GIRLS, INC.—3801 Nelson Drive.  63121 http://www.girlsinc.org/ Operates an after school enrichment program and an educational and recreational summer program. 7:30 am -5:30 pm, June to mid-August. flexible volunteer hours. Age 14 and up. Girl volunteers only. 314.385.8088

GITANA PRODUCTIONS 6131 Westminster Place.63112. http://www.gitana-inc.org  Help bring a wider variety of theatrical and musical productions to the St. Louis area.  314.721.6556

HERBERT HOOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB-- 2901 N. Grand. http://www.hhbgc.org/ Help in summer program offering athletics, music, computers, , etc. for inner city youngsters ages 6 -16. Monday - Friday. Call: 314.652.8300.
HISPANIC FESTIVAL, INC. http://www.hispanicfestival.com. This organization seeks to enrich the St. Louis community by encouraging greater exposure of the many offerings of Hispanics living in the area.  314.837.6100

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER:  THEATRE UNLIMITED. Wohl Building , 2 Millstone Campus Drive. 63146. http://www.jccstl.com/content/173/theatre_unlimited.aspx   This offering is” for adults(18 years and older with disabilities) who want to shine center stage.  Theatre Unlimited is barrier-free theatre where participants act, sing, and dance.”  Rehearsals usually begin in January (two nights per week) with final performances taking place in April. Call:  314.442.3295.

LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST. LOUIS. 3854 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108. http://www.loyolaacademy.org/This college prep school serves middle school aged boys living in low to moderate income families. The school sponsors an after school program from 3 pm. until 6pm Monday through Friday; this program includes art, music, athletics, and study hall. They would like a one day per week commitment. Call: 314.531.9091. fax 314.531.3603

MAGIC HOUSE -- 516 Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood. http://www.magichouse.com/Help with the hands-on exhibits and the creative programs. Call: 314.822.8900.

MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY (History Museum in Forest Park)-- http://www.mohistory.org. In Forest Park. Volunteer in the museum's shop, help in summer children's programs, or help with special events. Volunteers should be 16 years old. Call the volunteer coordinator, Halcyon Brown: 314.367.9049.

ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF – Camp/Summer School: 1809 Clarkson Rd., in Chesterfield near Clarkson and Baxter Roads. http://www.stjosephinstitute.org/Sponsors an auditory/oral summer day camp in July(two weeks) for hearing impaired children ages 5 - 12. Teenage volunteers must commit to the full two week program (80 hours). Mature 14 and up. Call camp director: 636.532.3211.

ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM SHOP -- Forest Park. http://www.slam.org/Volunteers especially needed on Weekends. Call volunteer office: 314.721.8501.

ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (SLARC) -- http://www.slarc.org Day and overnight programs, all summer at various locations throughout the county: Creve Coeur, Town and Country, Crestwood, Florissant, etc.) The programs are quite varied, from crafts and cooking to sports. Call volunteer coordinator: 314.817.2234

ST. LOUIS REGIONAL ARTS COMMISSION. 6128 DELMAR BLVD. 63112-1204  http://www.art-stl.com
In numerous ways, the Regional Arts Commission encourages the St. Louis area to embrace and develop its art and cultural community.

ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER -- 5050 Oakland Ave. http://www.slsc.org/Half day commitment. Work in the Discovery Room helping guests understand exhibits. Positions fill up fast. Applications for summer work must be submitted by February. Summer orientation is in the spring. Call volunteer dept.: 314.289.4412.

TAPROOTS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS-- 4021 Iowa, 63118. (south St. Louis) http://asc-edu.org/taproots.htm Taproots sponsors a Summer Art Camp for children ages 7 - 12 from local low income families in its Southside neighborhood. Taproots seeks persons 15 and older to volunteer to assist their artist/educators in the classroom during the summer program. Mid-June to mid-August  314.752.2272 or E-mail: info@asc-edu.org

VSA ARTS   http://www.vsarts.org/   This is an international, nonprofit organization that encourages people with disabilities to learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.  In St. Louis, contact Corey Keller, 314.965.2567 and/or Jan Hinkebein 314.821.1566.

WINGS/FRIENDS OF WINGS. BJC Hospice. 9890 Clayton Rd., Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63124. http://www.stlouischildrens.org/ This organization provides home care, pain management, and other support for families who have lost a child or who have a child with a chronic, terminal illness.  Among other activities, they provide music and art therapy for children. Call: 314.872.5050.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: CAMPS, DAY (or Summer School Programs)

AUGUST DAYS  Our own summer recreational program for disadvantaged children. 2 or 3 weeks in August. 9 am - 3pm. Priority to incoming juniors and seniors. Contact Ms. Bahe or the student leaders.

CAMP INDEPENDENCE. A sports intensive day camp for young people ages 7-18 with cerebral palsy. Runs in one week sessions, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Sponsored by Children's Hospital for the Cerebral Palsy Sports and Rehabilitation Center. Other opportunities include a summer basketball class and year round dance, swimming, and martial arts classes. http://www.stlouischildrens.org (also check out http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/95 or call 314.454.2604

CAMP RAINBOW.  14309 Millbriar Circle  63017.  www.camprainbow.com .  One of Camp Rainbow’s offerings is a Mini Day Camp camp for children ages 4-6  who have cancer or a serious blood-related disease.  314.469.8035.

CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS (COCA) -- 524 Trinity. University City, 1HMO 63130. http://www.cocastl.org. Be a teacher aide in classes for younger children in dance, art, drama, etc. Opportunities throughout the summer. Call: 314.725.6555.

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF MISSOURI -- 9445 Litzsinger Road, 63144. http://www.chsmo.com/  This agency needs volunteers to work in the mornings to get students to and from camp programs and to assist with community activities. . Volunteers can be ages 13-19.  volunteer@chsmo.org or 314.968.2350 x226

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES -- http://www.familysupportservices.org/ Family support Services of St. Charles sponsors day camps for a variety of special needs children. Call: 636.949.2546.

GIRLS, INC.-- 2647 Ohio (south side) and 4746 Carter (north side) http://www.girlsinc.org/ Operates an educational and recreational summer program. 7:30 am -5:30 pm, June to mid-August. flexible volunteer hours. Age 14 and up. Girl volunteers only. Contact summer program director: 314.771.0044 (Ohio) or 314.385.8088 (Carter).

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS.  2130 Kratky Road, 63114.  Day camp aides needed to work all summer at various locations.  Ages 12-17.  314.890.9569 x2346.

HOWARD PARK PRESCHOOL, 15768 W. Clayton Rd., Ellisville. http://www.howardpark.org/Located at St. Martin's Church. Summer program in July for preschool children who are mentally or physically handicapped. Call: 636.227.2339.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM -- 3654 Grand (near Gravois). http://www.iistl.org/A program for newly arrived refugee children focusing on teaching English skills, recreation, crafts, and field trips. Volunteers do not need to know a foreign language. The young campers are encouraged to practice English. Mid-June to Mid August, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm in Tower Grove Park. Call 314.773.8021.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE summer school.  3654 S. Grand  63118  Teacher’s aide position and literacy tutor position(must be 16 or older).  Dates vary.  314.773.9090.

KIDS’ PLACE University United Methodist 6901 Washington Ave. MO 63130 http://www.kidsplace-stl.org/   Kids’ Place provides a safe and nurturing after-school experience that includes nutrition and mentoring at no cost to families of at-risk children in the Delmar-Harvard neighborhood in University City.  Kids’ Place offers a one to two-week full day free summer camp during August. The camp is intentionally offered after summer school is completed so as not to interfere with the children’s continued academic achievement during the summer.  (314)863-8055

KIRKWOOD-WEBSTER GROVE YMCA SUMMER CAMP.  325 N. Taylor  63122  Help out with the Y’s sports camp.  314.965.9622.

KIWANIS CAMP WYMAN. 600 Kiwanis Drive. Eureka, MO 63025. http://www.wymancenter.org. This organization sponsors a a variety of activities for youth with limited means. They sponsor year round programs, including day camps, after school camp, and overnight camp. They have a training institute for young leaders.
Call: 636.938.5245x222.

LIFESKILLS FOUNDATION SUMMER ADVENTURES CLUB -- Mid and West county locations. Monday -Friday, 8:30 - 5 pm, all summer. Volunteer schedule is flexible. You can volunteer one day a week or five. Volunteers team up with teenagers with disabilities and accompany them on trips around the St. Louis area and help with other camp duties. http://www.lifeskills-stl.org Call 314.567.7705, ext. 321 for dates and exact locations.

MENTOR ST. LOUIS -- http://www.mentorstlouis.org/A mentoring program for inner city grade school kids. sponsored by the St. Louis Public Schools and various religious groups. The program sponsors several one week day camps at city,elementary school. The campers are in kindergarten through third grade. Summer programs run from mid-June to the end of July. Call 314.531-2570

MIRIAM SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP –Miriam School: 501 Bacon Ave. 63119-1512 http://www.miriamschool.org/summer A day camp program for children ages 4-9 with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Dates: from the end of June to early August. Student volunteers help with activities, including sports, crafts, swimming.  The camp is located off Rock Hill Rd., on Bismark. Call the camp director:314.968.5225.

MISSOURI CHILDREN'S BURN CAMP -- Week long camp for children who have suffered burn injuries. Call: 314.997.2757. http://www.burnsrecovered.org

PARAQUAD  5240 Oakland  63110  http://www.paraquad.org/Programs/YouthFamily.html  Volunteers needed for one week sessions to help campers learn how to use computers. Lunch is provided.  314.289.4900 or 314.289.4200.

PROGRESSIVE YOUTH CONNECTION  9530 Watson Industrial Park  63126.  This program provides activities for elementary aged children after their summer school sessions at the Shenandoah Elementary School at 3412 Shenandoah Ave. in the city.    Volunteers are needed to work one day per week for six weeks, starting the second week of June.  314.963.8368

SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP, INC. 2798 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63143. http://www.sherwoodforestcamp.com . This organization sponsors outdoor education, family retreats, and camps for low income families. Call: 314.644.3322.

ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF – Camp/Summer School: 1809 Clarkson Rd., in Chesterfield near Clarkson and Baxter Roads. http://www.stjosephinstitute.org/ Sponsors an auditory/oral summer day camp in July(two weeks) for hearing impaired children ages 5 - 12. Teenage volunteers must commit to the full two week program (80 hours). Mature 14 and up. Call camp director: 636.532.3211

ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (SLARC) -- Day and overnight programs, all summer at various locations throughout the county: Creve Coeur, Town and Country, Crestwood, Florissant, etc.) The programs are quite varied, from crafts and cooking to sports. http://www.slarc.org Call volunteer coordinator: 314.817.2234

ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES -- 1187 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63132; http://www.stlsociety.org/  Camp is held in Florissant. This agency operates programs for physically disabled adults, teens, and children; activities include swimming, golf, tennis outings, etc. Many of the participants use walkers or wheelchairs. How about sharing your energy with another teenager who just happens to be in a wheelchair? The summer sports camp is usually in the second week of June. Students have enjoyed working here. Call: 314.989.1188. email society@stlsociety.org

ST. LOUIS ZOO SUMMER CAMP-- (KANGAZOO) Forest Park. http://www.stlzoo.org. Day camp for youngsters 6 -12 years old. From mid-June to mid-August, 8 am - 3:30 pm. Volunteer counselors must be 15 years old or older and commit for two weeks. One day training. Call Zoo Education Dept.: 314.781.0900, ext. 398 or x261.

STREAM ADVENTURES FOR ALL. P.O. Box 6025 St. Louis, MO 63139. STREAM coordinates volunteers for a number of organizations that offer after school programs for students who attend special education summer school in the city. Volunteers will work with kids on a variety of recreational activities. Call: 314.646.7718.

TAPROOTS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, through ACCION SOCIAL COMMUNITARIA -- 4021 Iowa, (south St. Louis) , 63118.  http://asc-edu.org/taproots.htm.  Summer Art Camp for children. Serving low income Southside neighborhood. Mid-June to mid-August. .Accion Social also offers a variety of support services for refugee and immigrant parents and children.  314.664.5465.

VARIETY, THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF ST. LOUIS. ADVENTURE CAMP FOR YOUTHS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES --2200 Westport Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO  63146. http://www.varietystl.org/volunteer.aspx  Variety club sponsors a couple of week long day camps for children with any type of physical disability. Most counselors also have disabilities. Call: 314.989.1188, ext. 15.

YWCA CAMP DERRICOTE. 140 N. Brentwood Blvd. 63105. http://www.ywcastlouis.org/The Y sponsors day camps for all sorts of kids. Call: 314.531.1115 or 314.725.7203.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: CAMPS, OVERNIGHT

BEYOND HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES -- 4156 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. - This group helps provide housing for working families in St. Louis who are looking for affordable housing to rent. Our own local version of Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are needed to help with construction, landscaping, painting, and cleaning properties to be rented; to adopt families during the holidays; to make repairs in BH homes; to serve as after school tutors; to help collect and distribute school supplies and books to children in the fall; and to help with their summer camp. http://www.beyondhousing.org Call: 314.533.0600

CAMP COURAGE - http://www.annieshope.org/campcourage.html  “Camp Courage is a week long overnight camp for children and teens, ages 6-18, who are grieving the death of someone significant.  It is a safe, comfortable, fun experience where grieving kids can meet each other.”  Camp Courage is usually held  in early June.  Sponsored by  Annie’s Hope. Campers' ages range from 6 to 18  The camp is held at the Garrison Family Campground in Steelville, MO. Counselors must be 17 or older. Call 314.965.5015. Flier on file.

CAMP CRESCENT -- http://www.scdfc.org/Free, week long camp sponsored by Wash U. Medical School for kids with sickle cell disease. Held at Camp Skullbones, usually the third week in June. Call 314.454.6041. email at info@scdfc.org
CAMP LION'S DEN - (SLARC- St. Louis Association for Retarded Citizens)) http://www.slarc.org Overnight sessions. 8 days minimum. Located in Imperial, MO. Mid-June to mid-August. Interview and training session required. If you have one week for community service this summer, this is a terrific program. You can help in this hands-on, one-on-one camping program for the developmentally disabled. Volunteer age: 15 and older. Call: 314.569.2211.

CAMP RAINBOW.  14309 Millbriar Circle  63017.  www.camprainbow.com .  This camp offers “seriously ill children the opportunity to enjoy a camping experience in an environment that allows each child to participate in exciting activities, to make new friends, to build self-esteem, and to be relieved of the everyday stress caused by their illness.” Campers’ age range:  6-18. Call:  314.469.8035.

CAMP-IN-THE WOODS. Sponsored by the YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER -- 2929 N. Twentieth St., St. Louis, MO 63107 http://www.theyouthandfamilycenter.com / -- The camp serves city kids who would otherwise not be able to go to summer camp. Campers are 8-12 years old. Program operates from mid-June to mid-August. You can volunteer for one week, or more, as a counselor, instructor or helper. Volunteer age: 16 and up (though we have sent younger students who did fine). The organization also offers "a variety of programs to youth and families in the area just north of downtown St. Louis. Each year we provide support to more than 250 families." Programs include literacy tutoring, and sports activities. Call: 314.231.1147 or write camp@theyc.org.

CAMP SUPERKIDS -- Week-long camp for kids with chronic asthma, sponsored by the American Lung Association. Call: 314.645.5505. www.lungusa.org. DIABETES CAMPS -- The American Diabetes Association of the Gateway Area sponsors a number of camps of varying lengths for children with diabetes. Call: 314.822.5490, ext. 6826. www.diabetes.org

GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. LOUIS.  2130 Kratky Road, 63114.  Resident camp aides needed to work  June-July, in one week sessions, Saturdays through Fridays in Troy, Missouri.  Campers are ges 5-17.  314.890.9569 x2346.

MDA SUMMER CAMP (Muscular Dystrophy) - June. A one week overnight camp held at Babler Park in west St. Louis County. Volunteers are companions to a child or teenager. Volunteer age: mature 16 and up. Male volunteers are always needed. Office: 790, St. Louis, MO 63119. Read about the camp at: http://www.mdusa.org/clinics/camp.html or Call: 314.962.0023. *details on file

STEPPING STONES. BJC HOSPICE/WINGS. 9890 Clayton Rd., Suite 200. St. Louis, MO 63124. http://www.stlouischildrens.org/WINGS provides hospice care for families with chronically or terminally ill children. A weekend summer camp is offered to children ages 6 - 12 who have lost a family member. Among the other services provided by the hospice program are art and music therapy, home visits, emotional support and pain management. Call: 314.953.1772.

SUNNYHILL ADVENTURES -- Week long camping sessions for children and adults with all types of disabilities. Sponsored by the Council for Extended Care of Mentally Retarded Citizens. Call: 636.274.9044 or 314.781.4950 www.sunnyhilladventures.org

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: CHILDREN

ADAMS SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER. 1311 Tower Grove Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. http://www.stladamsschool.org. Volunteers needed for after-school recreational and tutoring programs. Call: 314.535.3910.

ALMOST HOME -- http://www.fsmonline.org/a/almosthome Near Jefferson and Park in St. Louis city. A challenging volunteer place for mature girls over 17 only. This agency takes care of homeless young mothers. Volunteers baby-sit the children (infants and toddlers) while the mothers attend classes, etc. Afternoons and evenings. Call: 314.771.4663.
ANNIE MALONE CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICE CENTER. This center provides a wide range of social services to a wide range of families in need. In addition to regular volunteering opportunities, they have several annual events for which they need many volunteers for a certain period of time. Many of these events are in May. Call: 314.531.0120. web site: www.AnnieMalone.com

AUGUST DAYS  Our own summer recreational program for disadvantaged children. 2 or 3 weeks in August. 9 am - 3pm. Priority to incoming juniors and seniors. Contact Ms. Bahe or the student leaders.

CARING FOR KIDS. 7751 Carondolet Ave.  63105.  www.caringforkids-stlouis.org This organization helps at-risk children who are involved in the Faimily Court system.  314.726.5437. 

CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS (COCA) -- 524 Trinity. University City, MO 63130. http://www.cocastl.org. Be a teacher aide in classes for younger children in dance, art, drama, etc. Opportunities throughout the summer. Call: 314.725.6555.

CHILDGARDEN SCHOOL-- 4150 Laclede, midtown. Operated by SLARC. http://www.slarc.org/ccdcAn educational/daycare program for retarded and normal toddlers and children up to age 6. Operates year round, Mon.-Fri. call: 314.531.8148.

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF MISSOURI -- This agency houses and rehabilitates children with multiple disabilities. Volunteers are needed to help children access various community activities and to help them with socialization. Minimum age for volunteers: 14. Volunteers need strength to push wheelchairs. http://www.chsmo.com Call: 314.968.2350

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER HOMELESS SHELTER --1000 N. 19th St. http://www.cscstl.org/ Help with children staying at the shelter. Play games, read stories, help with activities. Call: 314.231.1515.

EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER. 330 North Gore Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.eccstl.org This is a residential and day treatment center for severely emotionally disturbed children, ages 5 - 16. It could use help with yard work, furniture restoration. Evenings and Saturdays available. Training necessary. Call 314.968.2060

GIRLS, INC.—3801 Nelson Drive.  63121  http://www.girlsinc.org/ Operates an educational and recreational summer program. 7:30 am -5:30 pm, June to mid-August. flexible volunteer hours. Age 14 and up. Girl volunteers only. Contact summer program director: 314.385.8088

GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN -- 1170 Timber Run Dr., off Olive in Creve Coeur area. http://www.goodss.org/  CHILDREN  This school is dedicated to providing quality inclusive education for children with special needs and typically developing children from ages six weeks to six years.  They are looking for teacher aide volunteers, who are needed year-round, from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Minimum age: 16 Call: 314.469.0606.

GRACE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES -- 7925 Minnesota (south side) and 2708 N. 22nd Street (north side). http://www.gracehill.org/healthcentersA United Way agency which uses teenage volunteers in its two day care centers. Call the volunteer manager: 314.539.9522

HATFIELD CEREBRAL PALSY SPORTS AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Sponsored by Children's Hospital. Other opportunities include a summer basketball class and year round dance, swimming, and martial arts classes. This organization also sponsor a sports intensive day camp for young people ages 7-18 with cerebral palsy which runs in one week sessions during the summer. http://www.stlouischildrens.org or call 314.454.2604

HEAD START. See YWCA of Greater St. Louis AND/OR Dutchtown Head Start, 3013 Meramec, St. Louis, MO. Check Youth in Need website: http://www.youthinneed.org

HOWARD PARK PRESCHOOL, 15768 W. Clayton Rd., Ellisville. Located at St. Martin's Church. http://www.howardpark.org/ Summer program in July for preschool children who are mentally or physically handicapped. Call: 636.227.2339.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE -- http://www.iistl.org/This agency helps immigrants and refugees coming to the St. Louis area by helping them learn English and by offering a wide variety of services. Volunteers can help in the teaching and practicing of English with adult immigrants. Operates all summer. Call the coordinator of the English as a Second Language(ESL) program. 314.773.9090.

JUDEVINE CENTER FOR AUTISM. 1101 Olivette Executive Pkwy. St. Louis, MO 63132. http://www.judevine.org This organization provides a variety of services to folks of all ages with autism. Special summer programs are offered for children. Call: 314.432.6200.

KIDS’ PLACE University United Methodist 6901 Washington Ave. MO 63130 http://www.kidsplace-stl.org/   Kids’ Place provides a safe and nurturing after-school experience that includes nutrition and mentoring at no cost to families of at-risk children in the Delmar-Harvard neighborhood in University City. The program operates on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-7:30 p.m. A snack is served each day and dinner is served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kids’ Place offers a one to two-week full day free summer camp during August. The camp is intentionally offered after summer school is completed so as not to interfere with the children’s continued academic achievement during the summer.  (314)863-8055

LEMAY CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER 9828 S. Broadway 63125. http://www.lemaychildandfamily.org/  Provides early childhood education for kids ages 2-5 and care for school age children ages 5-12. Dates and times up to volunteers.  Volunteers work with children on a variety of activities.  phone 314-544-3338 or email info@lemaychildandfamily.org

LYDIA'S HOUSE -- http://www.lydiashouse.org. Provides shelter, education and other support services for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Volunteers needed to watch the children while their mothers take classes, etc. The locations are undisclosed to protect the residents. Male and female volunteers are welcome. Call about volunteer opportunities: 314.771.4411

MATHEWS DICKEY BOYS CLUB -- (girls, too). 4245 N. Kingshighway (off I-70). Operates all summer, from 8 am - 4 pm. Very flexible in working out volunteer time (all week, once per week, etc.) Can use any talent you have: tutoring, sports, dance, crafts, etc. http://www.mathews-dickey.com Call volunteer coordinator: 314.382.5952.

MENTOR ST. LOUIS -- http://www.mentorstlouis.org A mentoring program for inner city grade school kids. sponsored by the St. Louis Public Schools and various religious groups. The program sponsors several one week day camps at city elementary school. The campers are in kindergarten through third grade. Summer programs run from mid-June to the end of July. Call 314.531-2570.

MIRIAM SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP -- http://www.miriamschool.org/summer A day camp program for children ages 4-9 with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Dates: from the end of June to early August. Student volunteers help with activities, including sports, crafts, swimming. Located off Rock Hill Rd., on Bismark. Call the camp director: 314.968.5225.

NURSERY FOUNDATION -- 1916 N. Euclid, Central West End. Day Care Center. http://www.nurseryfoundation.org/ Call: 314.533.0671.

OUR LITTLE HAVEN -- P.O. Box 23010, St. Louis, MO http://www.ourlittlehaven.org. This agency provides residential treatment for abused, drug-exposed, or HIV positive children whose parents are unable to take care of them. Call: 314.533.2229.

RANKEN JORDAN HOME FOR CONVALESCENT CRIPPLED CHILDREN. 11365 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043. http://www.rankenjordan.org Serves children who are recuperating from illnesses or accidents. . Call:  314.872.6400 or email: info@rankenjordan.org

READY READERS. 10270 Bach Blvd.  St. Louis, MO 63132  www.readyreaders-stlouis.com .  This organization’s mission is to inspire at-risk preschool children to become readers.  Volunteers read aloud to young children in charitably subsidized preschools throughout the St. Louis once a week. Call: 314-991-1903

RECREATION COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. L OUIS 314.726.6044 -- Call this number to find out about volunteer opportunities in summer recreation programs that serve residents with developmental disabilities http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/reccouncil

SOUTHSIDE DAY NURSERY -- 2930 Iowa Ave. , south St. Louis (near Jefferson and Arsenal). http://www.ssdn.org/ Operates daycare for young children all year, and summer programs for kids ages 6-12. A United Way agency. Call: 314. 865.0322. Sheila Davis

ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF -- Camp: located in Chesterfield near Clarkson and Baxter Roads. http://www.stjosephinstitute.org/ Sponsors an auditory/oral summer day camp in July(two weeks) for hearing impaired children ages 5 - 12. Teenage volunteers must commit to the full two week program (80 hours). Mature 14 and up. Call camp director: 636.532.3211

ST. LOUIS FOR KIDS.  1415 Olive Street, Suite 150  http://www.stlouis4kids.org  This organization provides children in need with after school programs suited to their needs and works to assure quality services are being offered by organizations that provide direct service to children after school. 314.241.0011.

ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-- Kingshighway. Fills up quickly, so call early. Volunteers age 15 do non-patient work. Over 16 -- patient contact on floors. http://www.slch.org Call: 314.454.6145.

ST. LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY -- Three locations: central, at Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing (Forest Park Hospital); north county: -- near Christian Hospital NE; and in St. Charles near St. Joseph's Hospital http://www.crisisnurserykids.com/ Agency provides emergency 24 hour care for infants and children under age 8. Volunteers must be mature if under age 16. This agency operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year long. You could volunteer any day or evening. Call: 314.768.3898 (St. Louis) ) ; 636.947.0600 (St. Charles).

ST. LOUIS HEARING-SPEECH CENTER. 9526 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.hearing-speechstlouis.org. This is a not-for-profit United Way organization that offers speech and hearing services, including hearing screenings, to students in St. Louis. One job involves helping administer screening tests. Office work and computer use jobs available, also. Contact: 314.968.4710

ST. LOUIS ZOO SUMMER CAMP-- (KANGAZOO) Forest Park. Day camp for youngsters 6 -12 years old. http://www.stlzoo.org/education/programsforindividualsFrom mid-June to mid-August, 8 am - 3:30 pm. Volunteer counselors must commit for two weeks. One day training. Call Zoo Education Dept.: 314.781.0900, ext. 398.

STELLA MARIS CHILD CENTER -- 5654 Delmar (near DeBaliviere). A United Way agency. http://www.stellamariscc.org/A day care center for children ages 6 months to 6 yrs. old. Operates 6 am to 6 pm all year, Monday - Friday. Help in classroom, playground, child care. Minimum age: 14. Flexible volunteer schedules. Call: 314.367.7950.

THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP-- Wessel Stables in St. Charles County, 6948 Weldon Spring Rd. This is a riding program for the disabled. you do not have to ride to be a helper in this fine program, BUT if you are familiar with horses, you will be a real asset. Agency operates spring, summer and fall. Call: 636.441.9944

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS. 8645 Old Bonhomme Road. St. Louis, MO 63132. http://www.ucp.org/ This organization provides vital services for both children and adults with CP and other developmental disabilities. Most opportunities are during the day, until 5 pm, though there are weekend and night activities, as well. Training provided. Call: 314.994.1600

UNIVERSITY CITY CHILDREN'S CENTER -- 6646 Vernon, University City, MO 63130. http://www.uccc.org This is a daycare center that serves children of all income levels. They need volunteers to serve as children's aides and to work in their kitchen. Call: 314.726.0148

WEBSTER GROVES CHILD CARE CENTER -- (United Way Agency) 624 Lohmann Forest Lane (off 709 Laclede Station Rd.). Day care for children 6 months to 6 years. Operates from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday, all year. Call volunteer supervisor: 314.968.3189.

YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER -- 2929 N. Twentieth St., St. Louis, MO 63107 http://www.theyouthandfamilycenter.com/"Offers a variety of programs to youth and families in the area just north of downtown St. Louis. Each year we provide support to more than 250 families." Programs include literacy tutoring, sports activities, and a summer camp. Call: 314.231.1147

YWCA CHILD CARE DIVISION. www.ywcastlouis.org Before and after school care for elementary school age children is offered at several University City and other schools. Help is needed supervising kids and/or tutoring. Call: 314.725.7203.
YWCA HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS.  Serves children ages 1-5 and their families.  Call 314-427-4940

YWCA OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS. 3820 W. Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 www.ywcastlouis.org. The Y serves women and children in a wide variety of ways. They also sponsor several Head Start programs.  email:  stlouis@ywconnect.org • Phone: 314-531-1115

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ELDERLY

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- http://redcrossstl.org. The Red Cross is dedicated to the support of international humanitarian law by saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world. It also works to educate others about their basic human rights, to promote respect for fundamental laws, and to serve as a bridge among nations. The St. Louis chapter places many student volunteers for work in local hospitals and nursing homes and provides other volunteer opportunities. Call: 314.516.2876 or 314.516.2800.

BETHESDA DILWORTH NURSING HOME -- 9645 Big Bend. Webster Groves. http://www.bethesdahealth.org/skilled/dilworthCall: 314.968.5460

BETHESDA WEST -- 322 Old State Road, Ellisville. http://www.bethesdahealth.org/alzheimer/meadow A nursing home for the elderly. No jeans. Ages 13+. Call volunteer office: 636.227.3431, ext. 575.

BROOKING PARK - 307 S. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield. http://www.standrews1.com/brooking_park_assisted_livingOperated by the St. Andrews Episcopalian-Presbyterian Foundation. Help nursing home residents with routine activities and games. Ages 16+. Call activity department: 314.576.5545.

CAMPUS KITCHENS PROJECT. 20 N. Grand Ave. Busch Student Center, Suite 335, St. Louis, MO 63103. http://www.campuskitchens.org/stu This national organization helps combat hunger by collecting food from area markets and then creating and delivering meals to homebound seniors, after school programs, emergency shelters, and more. Help preparing and delivering food is especially needed in the summer when college students leave for vacation. email: slu@campuskitchens.org or Call 314.977.3881.

CEDARS AT JCA.  13190 South Outer 40 Road, 63017.  Help with Wednesday barbeques from June – August,  or serve as a visitor (with your dog!), as a beauty shop transporter, or as a manicurist at times convenient to you.  314.754.2127

CHRISTIAN CARE HOME-- 800 Chambers Road, Ferguson 63135. http://www.seniorcareservices.org/ Help in the activities department of this nursing home. (180 residents). Call activities director: 314.522.8100.

CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, SENIOR SERVICES. A variety of services are provided for the elderly in U-City. Call to find out about volunteer opportunities. ucpr@ucitymo.org. 314.863.3208, ext. 290.

JCCA ADULT DAYCARE -- 6 Millstone Campus Dr. Off Lindbergh in Creve Coeur. http://www.jccstl.com/content/164/adult_day_services.aspx   A United Way agency. help with the elderly. Open Sun.-Fri all year, from 7:30 am to 6 pm. 314-442-3245

MARY RYDER HOME  4361 Olive Street  63108.  Help with activities such as dancing, karaoke, painting nails, gardening, storytelling, charades, etc.  Mon. – Sat.  during June, July and August.  Times can vary.  314.531.1413 x235.

MID-EAST AREA ON AGING. 14535 Manchester Rd. Manchester, MO 63011.
http://www.mie-eastaaa.org. MEAAA is a multi-county version of the St. Louis Area on Aging organization. Call: 636.207.0847 or 800.AGE.6060.

SENIOR OLYMPICS. Carlyn Wohl Building, 2 Millstone Campus Dr. St. Louis, MO 63146 http://www.jccstl.org. Each spring the senior athletes join in a fun competition. Help is needed to organize the event and to make the day of the event a pleasant experience. Call: 314.432.5825, ext. 3217.

ST. ELIZABETH ADULT DAY CARE-- 2000 El Lago, Arnold, MO. http://www.cpps-ofallon.org/Help with the elderly. Center is open 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Bring own lunch. Call: 636.461.0730.
ST. JOHN'S MERCY SKILLED NURSING CENTER -- 615 S. New Ballas Road, Creve Coeur. http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/skillednurseryHelp in a nursing home. Ages 12+ Call activity dept.: 314.569.6600.

ST. LOUIS AREA ON AGING. 634 N. Grand, 7th floor. St. Louis, MO 63103. http://www.mid-eastaaa.org/This city organization offers services of all sorts for residents age 60 and over. Programs include in-home services, home repair, nutrition assistance and more. Call: 314.612.5918.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY OLDER RESIDENCE PROGRAM (CORP) http://www.stlouisco.com 121 South Meramec Ave. 63105  314.615.4516.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION

BABLER STATE PARK-- Highway 109, West St. Louis County. Work in Visitor Center, in outdoor programs and maintenance (18). Call: 636.458.3813.

BUTTERFLY HOUSE. 15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63107. www.butterflyhouse.org. Has several summer opportunities available, including monitoring the facilities, working with children, providing information to visitors, etc. Saturday opportunities during the school year include working with children on arts and crafts projects. Call: Jessica, 636.530.0076x12. guest service@

CASTLEWOOD STATE PARK -- 1401 Kiefer Creek Rd. West St. Louis County. Work in visitor center, in outdoor programs, and maintenance. Call: 636.227.4433.

EARTH SHARE OF MISSOURI. 1222 Spruce Street, room 3.310 63103 . www.earthsharemo.org. Earth Share is actually a federation of world organizations dedicated to preserving the environment. Most of their efforts center on education and political action. Call: 314. 621.6182

THE EARTHWAYS CENTER   http://www.earthwayscenter.org/publications/volunteers-
3617 Grandel Square ~ St. Louis, MO 63108  Although most volunteers are needed as docents, EarthWays is also happy to accept volunteers to assist with maintaining the gardens and grounds around the Home and with assisting with clerical work.  (314) 577-0288 glenda.abney@mobot.org or (314) 577-0220.

ENERGYCARE -- 2758 Wyoming. http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/energycareThis organization helps low income residents manage their heating and cooling costs and tries to make sure that those who need weatherstripping, air conditioning, blankets, etc. receive what they need to make their homes livable. During the summer, they will most likely be locating and installing air-conditioning. They could also use some office assistance. Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 314.773.5900.

FOREST RELEAF OF MISSOURI. 4207 Lindell, Suite 301, 63108. www.moreleaf.org  This organization is dedicated to motivating Missourians to plant and/or promote the planting of trees on not-for-profit and publicly owned land.  Volunteers are always needed.  314.533.5323

GATEWAY GREENING -- http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/gatewaygreening Various locations in the city. This organization converts abandoned lots into working gardens so that urban residents and local schools and other institutions that want a garden of their own can plant flowers, vegetables right in their own neighborhood. We have worked for them for years. Call: 314.577.9484.

GREAT PERENNIAL DIVIDE and the GREAT PLANT SALE.  This two coordinated events are sponsored   by the Federated Garden Club, the Master Gardeners, Gateway Greening, and St. Louis Community College-Meramec.  The events take place once a year, in April. Volunteers are needed to separate, sort, and distribute the plants for citizen-managed community gardens in the city.

THE GREEN CENTER. 7275 Crevling, University City, MO 63130. http://www.thegreencenter.org/homeThis center, supported by THE FRIENDS OF THE GREEN CENTER, offers educational opportunities to children and adults during which participants can experience nature, learn about the interrelatedness of the environment and our culture, and learn about local environmental projects and issues. Volunteers are needed to help with forest restoration, develop educational programs, assist with neighborhood landscaping, and act as hosts at the Green Center. Call: 314.863.1136.

HOSEA HOUSE-- 2635 Gravois, St. Louis. www.guardianangelsettlement.org  A community center serving the needy. Volunteers sort and pack food and clothing. Rural-Urban Linkage Project (LINK). This project, a joint venture of Hosea House and Lutheran Family Services of St. Louis, works like this: Hosea House contracts with two Missouri farms -- a couple in the town of Bourbon who grow organic crops, and a poor, elderly farmer in the "Bootheel" area -- to provide produce for distribution in the food pantry.  Call(314) 773-9027

LITZINGER ECOLOGICAL CENTER OF THE MO. BOTANICAL GARDEN. 314.577.9424. http://www.mobot.org/education/Ask for Emily Hackman or contact her at: emily.hackman@mobot.org
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN -- 2101 Tower Grove, St. Louis City www.mobot.org Horticultural, clerical, lead tours, take out interpreter carts, gardening. Call: 314.577.5187.

SAGE- STUDENTS AS GARDEN EDUCATORS SERVICE PROGAM.  Missouri Botanical Garden  PO Box 299  St. Louis, MO  63166-0299. http://www.mobot.org/education/sageservice/index.html  SAGE offers students an opportunity to teach visitors about botany, ecology and the Missouri Botanical Garden. While working with the MBG Education staff on various programs, students will improve their public speaking and teaching skills, meet students from other schools, enhance future college and job applications and earn 40 hours of community service.  Open to students, ages 14–18, who are interested in teaching others. Volunteers should be out-going, willing to learn new material and share it with others, and interested in working outside during summer months.    314.577.5134. 

ST. LOUIS COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION. TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAYS. http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/trailwatch2 or, for additional volunteer information, http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/volunteer/volunteer.html   The parks system sponsors several weekend projects (usually in the fall) meant to repair trails, remove limbs, debris, trim trees, and help with general maintenance. Call: 314.638.2100 x15.

STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION. http://www.thesca.org 689 River Road. P.O. Box 550, Charleston, NH 03603-0550. This group sponsors summer work crews for students; work is done throughout the National Parks. Call: 603.543.1700. . email at getreal@thesca.org

ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY   http://www.stlouisearthday.org/  Volunteers are neededover a two day period, but mostly on Sunday, to staff the information booth, set up tables, register runners, take down booths, help with recycling and litter control, help set up street barricades, help at the eco-art booth, and more. 

TRAILNET-- 3900 Reavis Barracks Rd. (S. County) http://www.trailnet.org/ This volunteer organization improves hiking and biking opportunities in the St. Louis Area by working on trails, cleaning brush, building bridges, bike paths, etc. No minimum age requirements. Office work and weekends, too. Call: 314.416.9930. or 314.436.1324, ext. 103, Amy Tirmenstein.

U-CITY IN BLOOM. http://www.dir.gardenweb.com/directory/ucibThis organization sponsors community gardening projects in University City. Volunteers are needed to water flower beds during the summer. The group also needs lots of workers twice a year for their bulb sale and their perennial sale. Call 314.727.3587. email at jane@iCON-STL.NET

WIT -- (Web Innovations and Technology Services) -- http://www.witsinc.org  643 East Holly St. Louis 63147 --  This organization collects, repairs, reworks and otherwise prepares electronic devices which are then reused or, if necessary, recycled in an environmentally friendly way.  Computers are used in WITS programs to teach techonology to those who cannot afford their own computers.  Computers are also lent out to the homebound and/or distributed in rural where folks can use the computers to aid with job search, training or education.  This organization teams up with St. Louis Earth Day to support their electronics recycling effort.  Volunteers are needed in many capacities.  314.382.1650.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: HEALTH OR HOSPICE CARE

ADAPT-ABILITY, INC. 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive. St. Louis, MO 63132. http://www.adapt-ability.org WOULD YOU LIKE TO USE YOUR I.T. SKILLS? This organization provides assistive technology, home modifications, custom wheelchairs, etc. for those in need. Limited daytime hours, but close to school. Contact: 314.432.1101.

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- http://www.redcrossstl.org. The Red Cross is dedicated to the support of international humanitarian law by saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world. It also works to educate others about their basic human rights, to promote respect for fundamental laws, and to serve as a bridge among nations. The St. Louis chapter places many student volunteers for work in local hospitals and nursing homes and provides other volunteer opportunities. Call: 314.516.2876 or 314.516.2800.

ANNIE'S HOPE: THE BEREAVEMENT CENTER FOR KIDS. http://www.bereavementctr.org. This organization works with children who have serious diseases or who have suffered the loss of a family member. Volunteers are needed to provide companionship, to work on arts and crafts, and to help at parties and other events.

BJC HOSPICE/WINGS. 9890 Clayton Rd., Suite 200. St. Louis, MO 63124. http://www.stlouischildrens.org/This organization provides hospice care for families with chronically or terminally ill children. Among the services provided are art and music therapy, home visits, emotional support and pain management. Volunteers of all sorts are needed. A summer camp is also offered to patients and family members. Call: 314.953.1772.

FRIENDS OF WINGS. 6614 Clayton Rd. Suite 175. St. Louis, MO 63117.http://www.stlouischildrens.org/ This organization is dedicated to supporting the BJC hospice program financially and in other ways; FRIENDS offers high school students opportunities to serve on its board. http://www.friendsofwings.com Call: 314.953.1741.

HAVENHOUSE   12685 Olive Blvd. 63141  http://havenhousestl.org/volunteer.htm  This group provides housing and support to families who need to travel to St. Louis for medical care for their children. Volunteers must be over 16 years of age, and submit a volunteer information form. Hours are flexible.  Volunteers are needed to help as  Receptionists/Greeters, to help with host families and  family fun nights Also, volunteer groups provide weekend meals, "adopt" rooms for decorating and furnishing, and work on agency fund raisers.. 314.434.5858

Hospitals with Volunteer Programs

BARNES-JEWISH on Kingshighway. http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp?NavID=2537Call 314.362.5324. (Minimum age: 14)

BARNES WEST, on Olive and Missouri Baptist (on Ballas Rd.)(Minimum age: 14)

CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, 1465 S. Grand. http://www.cardinalglennon.com/internet/home/glennon30.nsf/documents/Volunteer+Who?OpenDocument High school students must be at least 17 years old and have completed their junior year to serve in patient care areas. Volunteer hours can be counted toward senior service projects, but a minimum of 60 hours is required, and volunteers must have a school release program that allows them to volunteer between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for two to three consecutive weeks.High school students who are 16 years old may volunteer in non-patient care areas, such as the gift shop, reception desk, mail room and library. some after school and evening positions are available.  Summer volunteers
Summer volunteers are needed Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  .Call: 314.577.5696

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL:  St. Louis Children's Hospital   One Children's Place 63110 http://www.stlouischildrens.org/tabid/65/itemid/3357/Volunteer-Opportunities.aspx.   Call:  314.454.6145

ST. JOSEPHS IN KIRKWOOD. Call: 314.966.1615.(Minimum age: 14)

ST. MARY'S HEALTH CENTER, 6420 Clayton Rd. Call: 314.768.8127.(Minimum age: 14)

ST. MARY’S   http://www.stmarys-stlouis.com/internet/home/stmaryhc.nsf/Documents
525 Couch Avenue   63122   Becoming a Volunteer is easy. The two most important qualifications are meeting the

minimum age requirements (14 years old for students and 18 for adults) and caring about others.  314.966.1500

ST. JOHN'S MERCY . 615 New Ballas Road, St. Louis, MO 63141. Call volunteer services office: 314.569.6180

ST. LOUIS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL-- http://www.stlouischildrens.org/ Kingshighway. Fills up quickly, so call early. Volunteers age 15 do non-patient work. Over 16 -- patient contact on floors. Call: 314.454.6145.

LA CLINICA. 3646 Fairview Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116-4747. http://www.laclinica-stl.org/ This is the Latino Community Health Center, which provides free bilingual health care to a wide range of people living in the St. Louis area who have limited access to other health care. It is served by many local medical schools and nursing schools. Call: 314.664.5565.

NURSES FOR NEWBORNS.  7259 Landsdowne, Suite 100, 63119.  314.544.3433.

RANKEN JORDAN HOME FOR CONVALESCENT/CRIPPLED CHILDREN. 10621 Ladue Rd., Creve Coeur. http://www.rankenjordan.org. Serves children who are recuperating from illnesses or accidents. Call: 314.993-1207.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE. http://www.rmhcstl.com. or call 314.531.6601 ext. 250.

SITEMAN CANCER CENTER, NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. Campus Box 8100 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. http://www.siteman.wustl.edu/ This organization provides assistance to newly diagnosed cancer patients. Students would serve as companions for a day for new patients. Call: 314.747.9095 or 314.747.7222

ST. JUDE'S. http://www.stjudes.org/This organization provides free hospital services to children. One way they raise money is by sponsoring a MATHATHON. Call: 1.800.457.2444

ST. LOUIS EFFORT FOR AIDS 1027 S. Vandeventer  #700  63110   http://www.stlefa.org/  This organization occasionally needs volunteers to do some childcare while their parents are in groups or at monthly social events.  Bilingual ability in English and Spanish is helpful. 314-645-6451 or 1-888-785-3321

ST. LOUIS HEARING-SPEECH CENTER. 9526 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.hearing-speechstlouis.org This is a not-for-profit United Way organization that offers speech and hearing services, including hearing screenings, to students in St. Louis. One job involves helping administer screening tests. Office work and computer use jobs available, also. Contact: 314.968.4710

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION. http://www.ucp.org/ This organization provides programs and services for adults and children with C.P. . They also sponsor once a year events for which they need help. 314.994.1600.

UNITY HOSPICE. Serves St. Louis City and County and Illinois. http://www.stjohnsmercy.org/services/hospiceVolunteers needed for patient care, arts and crafts, office work, etc. Very flexible hours. Call: 618.346.1111.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: OFFICE WORK OR OTHER INDOOR WORK

ADAPT-ABILITY, INC. 9355 Dielman Industrial Drive. St. Louis, MO 63132. http://www.adapt-ability.org Would you like to use your IT skils?This organization provides assistive technology, home modifications, custom wheelchairs, etc. for those in need. Limited daytime hours, but close to school. Contact: 314.432.1101.

ALZHEIMER ASSOCIATION - 9374 Olive Street Road (near Price). http://www.alzstl.org/Office work, computer input, help with mailings. Flexible hours throughout the summer. Call: 314.432.3422.

ENERGYCARE -- 2758 Wyoming http://stlouis.missouri.org/501c/EnergyCare/donation.html organization helps low income residents manage their heating and cooling costs and tries to make sure that those who need weatherstripping, air conditioning, blankets, etc. receive what they need to make their homes livable. During the summer, they will most likely be locating and installing air-conditioning. They could also use some office assistance. Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 314.773.5900.

MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN -- 2101 Tower Grove, St. Louis City.http://www.mobot.org/ Horticultural, clerical, lead tours, take out interpreter carts, gardening. Call: 314.577.5187.

MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY(History Museum in Forest Park)-- http://www.mohistory.org In Forest Park. Volunteer in the museum's shop, help in summer children's programs, or help with special events. Volunteers should be 16 years old. Call the volunteer coordinator, Halcyon Brown: 314.367.9049. ##

SCHOLARSHOP FOUNDATION SHOP. 8221 Clayton Road. 63117. http://www.sfstl.org/scholarshopThis organization runs a resale clothing shop to raise money for scholarships for deserving youth in the St. Louis area. They need help sorting clothing and collecting clothing. Call: 314.725.3456

ST. LOUIS ART MUSEUM SHOP -- Forest Park. http://www.slam.org Volunteers especially needed on Weekends. Call volunteer office: 314.721.8501.

ST. LOUIS HEARING-SPEECH CENTER. 9526 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.hearing-speechstlouis.org This is a not-for-profit United Way organization that offers speech and hearing services, including hearing screenings, to students in St. Louis. One job involves helping administer screening tests. Office work and computer use jobs available, also. Contact: 314.968.4710

ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY. 1301 Olive Street. St. Louis, MO 63103-2325 http://www. slpl.org The library invites you to become a docent, which is a person who shares his/her knowledge with visitors to the library on one hour tours. Training required. Call: 314.539.0345.

TALKING TAPES -- 16 Sunnen Drive, Suite 162, (between Big Bend and Hanley in Maplewood). This agency records books for persons with visual impairments for learning disabilities. Clerical and office work, rewinding tapes, etc. A teenage volunteer might also monitor tapes for listening quality or help in the tape library. http://www.talkingtapes.org Call: 314.646.0500

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: PHYSICAL LABOR

BEYOND HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES 4156 MANCHESTER AVE. St. Louis, MO 63110. - This group helps provide housing for working families in St. Louis who are looking for affordable housing to rent. Our own local version of Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are needed to help with construction, landscaping, painting, and cleaning properties to be rented; to adopt families during the holidays; to make repairs in BH homes; to serve as after school tutors; to help collect and distribute school supplies and books to children in the fall; and to help with their summer camp. http://www.beyondhousing.org Call: 314.533.0600

EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER. 330 North Gore Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.eccstl.org This is a residential and day treatment center for severely emotionally disturbed children, ages 5 - 16. The center could use help with yard work, furniture restoration and more. Evenings and Saturdays available. Call 314.968.2060

ENERGYCARE -- 2758 Wyoming. http://stlouis.missouri.org/501c/EnergyCare/donation.html This organization helps low income residents manage their heating and cooling costs and tries to make sure that those who need weatherstripping, air conditioning, blankets, etc. receive what they need to make their homes livable. During the summer, they will most likely be locating and installing air-conditioning. They could also use some office assistance. Call: Volunteer Coordinator at 314.773.5900.

GATEWAY GREENING -- Various locations in the city. http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/gatewaygreeningThis organization converts abandoned lots into working gardens so that urban residents and local schools and other institutions that want a garden of their own can plant flowers, vegetables right in their own neighborhood. We have worked for them for years. Call: 314.577.9484.

GATEWAY TRAILNET-- 3900 Reavis Barracks Rd. (S. County) http://www.trailnet.org/ This volunteer organization improves hiking and biking opportunities in the St. Louis Area by working on trails, cleaning brush, building bridges, bike paths, etc. No minimum age requirements. Office work and weekends, too. Call: 314.416.9930. or 314.436.1324, ext. 103, Amy Tirmenstein.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. http://www.habitatstl.org This international organization provides new and renovated housing for low income families. they also provide followup services for new homeowners. Volunteers can help with construction, fundraising, special events, and office work. Call at 314.371.0400

HABITAT RESTORE. 3763 Forest Park Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63108. http://www.habitatstl.org/restore This store "recycles" donated items at a low cost to area residents looking for building and decorating materials. Volunteers are needed to help pick up, load and unload donations, to stock the shelves, and to work at the cash register. Check Habitat website or call 314.531.4155.

REBUILDING TOGETHER. 357 Marshall Ave. Suite 2. St. Louis, MO 63119. http://www.rebuildingtogether-stl.org  This group sponsors a once a year blitz-build, called REBUILDING DAY, that renovates between 80 and 90 homes per year and also works on community projects such as parks. The day is near the end of April or beginning of May each year. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Come as groups or as individuals. Call: 314.918.9918

ST. LOUIS AREA ON AGING. 634 N. Grand, 7th floor. St. Louis, MO 63103.http://www.mid-eastaaa.org/ This city organization offers services of all sorts for residents age 60 and over. Programs include in-home services, home repair, nutrition assistance and more. Call: 314.612.5918.

ST. LOUIS BICYCLE WORKS/BYTEWORKS  4102 Shenandoah Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63110 http://www.stlbikeworks.com/volunteers.asp Tues & Thurs 7 PM - 10PM and Sat 10 AM - 1 PM Earn-A-Bike classes are held throughout the year with most classes offered during the summer. The classes are designed to teach bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and safety. In addition to these hands-on skills, youth also learn responsibility and positive conflict resolution. Youth who successfully complete the program earn a bike and helmet. These youth are more confident, possess a greater sense of respect and respectability, and have a stronger desire to serve and improve their community. Volunteers are needed to assist in class room activities and/or Bicycle repair. If you're into kids, computers, bikes, education, social activism, or the city, BicycleWORKS is a great way to use your talents to help make the world a better place and have fun in the process. Stop by the shops on Saturdays from 10a.m. to 1p.m. and meet other  volunteers Phone: (314) 664-0828

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: POLITICAL ACTION ORGANIZATIONS

ACCION SOCIAL COMMUNITARIA. 3646 Fairview Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116. http://www.actionsocialcomunitaria.org This organization supports low income Hispanic families with a variety of services. They are also involved in political action. Call 314.664.5565.

AMERICAN RED CROSS -- http://www.redcrossstl.org. The Red Cross is dedicated to the support of international humanitarian law by saving lives and alleviating suffering around the world. It also works to educate others about their basic human rights, to promote respect for fundamental laws, and to serve as a bridge among nations.

EARTH SHARE OF MISSOURI. 1915 Alfred Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110. http://www.earthsharemo.orge Earth Share is actually a federation of world organizations dedicated to preserving the environment. Most of their efforts center on education and political action. Call: 314.771.6668.x103

FOCUS ST. LOUIS. 1910 Pine St. Suite 200. St. Louis, MO 63103. http://www.focus-stl.org. This organization is dedicated to helping St. Louisans come together as a single community and to work together for social and political change. Call: 314.622.1250

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. 8706 Manchester Rd. Suite 104. St. Louis, MO 63144-2724 http://www.lwvstlouis.org This organization is a nonpartisan service organization that educates the public about candidates and issues in a variety of ways. Call: 314.961.6869.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: SHELTERS, FOOD PANTRIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS

BEYOND HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES 4156 MANCHESTER AVE. St. Louis, MO 63110. - This group helps provide housing for working families in St. Louis who are looking for affordable housing to rent. Our own local version of Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are needed to help with construction, landscaping, painting, and cleaning properties to be rented; to adopt families during the holidays; to make repairs in BH homes; to serve as after school tutors; to help collect and distribute school supplies and books to children in the fall; and to help with their summer camp. http://www.beyondhousing.org Call: 314.533.0600

CAMPUS KITCHENS PROJECT -- 20 N. Grand Ave. Busch Student Center, Suite 335, St. Louis, MO 63103. http://www.cmpuskitchens.org/stu This national organization helps combat hunger by collecting food from area markets and then creating and delivering meals to homebound seniors, after school programs, emergency shelters, and more. Help preparing and delivering food is especially needed in the summer when college students leave for vacation. email: slu@campuskitchens.org or Call 314.977.3881.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER HOMELESS SHELTER --1000 N. 19th St. http://www.cscstl.org Help with children staying at the shelter. Play games, read stories, help with activities.
Call: 314.231.1515.

CIRCLE OF CONCERN  112 St. Louis Ave.  Valley Park, MO63088. http://www.circleofconcern.org This agency serves the outermost parts of St. Louis County by offering food, utility assistance, school supplies, scholarships, and spiritual support to hundreds of families in that area.  636.861.2623

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, INC.. 2709 Woodson Rd. Overland, 63114. http://www.caastlc.org. “ Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. (d/b/a CAASTLC) is part of a national network of federally funded Community Action Agencies (CAA’s), created by the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. CAA’s administer various programs on community levels to assist low-income people out of poverty conditions. Our focus remains: to end poverty and help families who are caught in poverty. Services are provided to 22,000 low-income people in St. Louis County annually.”  314.863.0015

GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION -- http://www.guardiangangelsettlement.org This United Way agency serves the urban poor in downtown St. Louis. Three locations. Provides day care and a summer day camp program. The day camp is from mid-June to mid-August. Volunteers might also work in the thrift shop or food pantry. Call: 314.231.3188.

FOOD OUTREACH -- 3117 Olive. http://www.foodoutreadh.org A food and nutrition program for persons with HIV/AIDS. Helpers needed for "grunt work": food stacking, inventory, packing and delivery. Call: 314.652.3663.

GRACE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES -- 7925 Minnesota (south side) and 2708 N. 22nd Street (north side). http://www.gracehill.org/heathcenter A United Way agency which uses teenage volunteers in its two day care centers. Call the volunteer manager: 314.539.9522

HAVEN OF GRACE -- 1133 Benton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63106. http://www.havenofgrace.org This is a small emergency shelter for homeless pregnant women and their children. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, including tutoring, gardening, teaching music or art, help out in the office, organizing donated items, etc. Call: 314.621.6507.

HOSEA HOUSE-- 2635 Gravois, St. Louis. www.guardianangelsettlement.org  A community center serving the needy. Volunteers sort and pack food and clothing. Rural-Urban Linkage Project (LINK). This project, a joint venture of Hosea House and Lutheran Family Services of St. Louis, works like this: Hosea House contracts with two Missouri farms -- a couple in the town of Bourbon who grow organic crops, and a poor, elderly farmer in the "Bootheel" area -- to provide produce for distribution in the food pantry.  Call(314) 773-9027

KATHY J. WEINMAN SHELTER -- P.O. BOX 16911, Clayton, MO 63105. http://www.saintmarthas.org This is a shelter for abused women and their children. Call: 314.423.1117

KIDSMART – TOOLS FOR LEARNING 12175 Brighton Square Dr.  Bridgeton. 63044. http://www.kidsmartstl.org This organization helps thousands of St. Louis children be prepared for school by operating a school supply store where teachers can shop for free.  314.291.6211

LYDIA'S HOUSE -- http://www.lydiashouse.org Provides shelter, education and other support services for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Call about volunteer opportunities: 314.771.4411

OPERATION FOOD SEARCH/HUNGER HOTLINE--6282 Olive Blvd. Sorting and moving boxes of food, preparing for distribution to food pantries. This agency distributes food to more than 200 agencies each month and helps feed more than 9000 people monthly. Call: 314.726.5355. http://www.ofsearch.org

OUR LADY'S INN -- 4223 S. Compton, St. Louis, MO 63111. http://www.ourladysinn.org Provides "a safe haven for homeless women and children who need a new beginning." Childcare is needed. Volunteers can help in other ways, as well, office work, collections, housekeeping. Call: 314.351.4590.

OUR LITTLE HAVEN -- P.O. Box 23010, St. Louis, MO http://www.ourlittlehaven.org This agency provides residential treatment for abused, drug-exposed, or HIV positive children whose parents are unable to take care of them.
Call: 314.533.2229.

ST. LOUIS FOOD BANK -- 5959 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63120 (Distribution Center address). http://www.stlfoodbank.org This organization has as its mission to "feed hungry people by distributing food through its member agencies, and will educate the public about the nature of and the solutions to the problems of hunger." It obtains food donations from restaurants, grocery stores, families, food drives, and the federal government. Call: 314/383-3335

ST. MARTHA'S HALL -- http://www.stmarthas.org This is an emergency shelter for abused women and their children. P.O. Box 4950, St. Louis, MO 63108. Call: 314.533.1313

ST. PATRICK'S CENTER -- 800 N. Tucker St., Downtown. http://www.stpatrickcenter.org  A large social services agency serving the very poor and homeless. Call: 314.802.1976

YOUTH IN NEED -- 516 Jefferson, St. Charles, MO 63301 http://www.youthinneed.org This organization seeks peer partners for other young people who live at the shelter temporarily. Volunteers help out with homework, accompany clients on field trips, and offer basic friendship. Call: 636.946.010.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: SPORTS OR RECREATION
(see also, day camps, overnight camps, children, teenagers)

AUGUST DAYS  Our own summer recreational program for disadvantaged children. 2 or 3 weeks in August. 9 am - 3pm. Priority to incoming juniors and seniors. Contact Ms. Bahe or the student leaders.

CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS (COCA) -- 524 Trinity. http://www.cocastl.org . University City. Be a teacher aide in classes for younger children in dance, art, drama, etc. Opportunities throughout the school year and summer. Call: 314.725.6555.
DISABLED ATHLETES SPORTS ASSOCIATION. 1236 Jungerman Rd. Stuite D. St. Peters, MO  63376 http://www.dasasports.org This organization provides athletic opportunities of all sorts to children with physical and/or visual disabilities who live in the St. Charles area. email:  icandoit@dasaports.org. or phone:  636.477.0716.

EASTER SEALS FOCUS. Adaptive Martial Arts. 13975 Manchester Road,  near .    Easter Seals FOCUS (Fighting to Overcome Challenges & Understanding Strengths) Adaptive Martial Arts Program is for individuals 8 and older with disabilities or other special needs.  Through Kajukenbo martial arts and the leadership of Ken Sills, individuals will have fun while experiencing many benefits, such as improved balance, coordination, flexibility, focus and self-esteem.   Classes take place Monday nights at Easter Seals Services in St. Louis County from 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.  636-779-2261 or 1-800-664-5025 ext. 112

FIGHTERS WITH COURAGE AND POWER. P.O. Box 50181 St. Louis, MO 63105-9998. http://www.firefighterscp.org This organization sponsors martial arts classes to young people with cerebral palsy. email at fighterscp@aol.com or call: 314.306.0317.

GATEWAY CONFLUENCE WHEELCHAIR SPORTS FOUNDATION.  P.O. Box 756 Alton, IL  62002   http://www.confluencesports.org .  this organization provides athletes with basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball and other sports opportunities. email: theconfluence@ezl.coom or call:  618.377.3622.

GIRLS, INC.—3801 Nelson Drive.  63121 http://www.girlsinc.org/ Operates an after school enrichment program and an educational and recreational summer program. 7:30 am -5:30 pm, June to mid-August. flexible volunteer hours. Age 14 and up. Girl volunteers only. 314.385.8088

HATFIELD CEREBRAL PALSY SPORTS AND REHABILITATION CENTER http://www.stlouischildrens.org
Sponsored by Children's Hospital. Other opportunities include a summer basketball class and year round dance, swimming, and martial arts classes. This organization also sponsor a sports intensive day camp for young people ages 7-18 with cerebral palsy which runs in one week sessions during the summer. http://www.stlouischildrens.org or call 314.454.2604

HERBERT HOOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB-- 2901 N. Grand. http://www.hhbgc.org/ Help in summer program offering athletics, music, computers, , etc. for inner city youngsters ages 6 -16. Monday - Friday. Call: 314.652.8300.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM -- 3654 Grand (near Gravois). http://www.iistl.org/ A program for newly arrived refugee children focusing on teaching English skills, recreation, crafts, and field trips. Volunteers do not need to know a foreign language. The young campers are encouraged to practice English. Mid-June to Mid August, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm in Tower Grove Park. Call 314.773.8021.

LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION -- SUMMER ADVENTURES PROGRAM --http://www.lifeskills-stl.org This agency serves teens with disabilities. The summer program provides fun activities for developmentally disabled adolescents helped by teenage volunteers. Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5 pm, all summer. Volunteer schedule is flexible. Location: Olivette. Call: 314. 567.7705.

LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST. LOUIS. 3854 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108. http://www.loyolaacademy.org/ This college prep school serves middle school aged boys living in low to moderate income families. The school sponsors an after school program from 3 pm. until 6pm Monday through Friday; this program includes art, music, athletics, and study hall. They would like a one day per week commitment. Call: 314.531.9091. fax 314.531.3603

MATHEWS DICKEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB -- 4245 N. Kingshighway (off I-70). http://www.mathews-dickey.com Operates all summer, from 8 am - 4 pm. Very flexible in working out volunteer time (all week, once per week, etc.) Can use any talent you have: tutoring, sports, dance, crafts, etc Call volunteer coordinator: 314.382.5952.

MDA SUMMER CAMP (Muscular Dystrophy) - June. A one week overnight camp held at Babler Park in west St. Louis County. Volunteers are companions to a child or teenager. Volunteer age: mature 16 and up. Male volunteers are always needed. Office: 790, St. Louis, MO 63119. Read about the camp at: http://www.mdusa.org/clinic/camp or Call:314.962.0023. *details on file

MENTOR ST. LOUIS -- http://www.mentorstlouis.org A mentoring program for inner city grade school kids. sponsored by the St. Louis Public Schools and various religious groups. The program sponsors several one week day camps at city elementary schools. The campers are in kindergarten through third grade. Summer programs run from mid-June to the end of July. Call 314.531.2570

MIRIAM SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP -- http://www.miriamschool.org/summer A day camp program for children ages 4-9 with learning disabilities and behavior disorders. Dates: from the end of June to early August. Student volunteers help with activities, including sports, crafts, swimming. Located off Rock Hill Rd., on Bismark. Call the camp director: 314.968.5225.

RECREATION COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. L OUIS 200 S. Hanley  Suite 518   63105
http://www.stlouis.missouri.org/reccouncil  Call this number to find out about volunteer opportunities in summer recreation programs that serve residents with developmental disabilities.  314.726.6044

SHERWOOD FOREST CAMP, INC. 2798 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63143.
http://www.sherwoodforestcamp.com . This organization sponsors outdoor education, family retreats, and camps for lowincome families. Call: 314.644.3322.

SPORTS FOR KIDS. One Metropolitan Square, Suite 1100. St. Louis, MO 63102. http://www.stlouissports.org/kids This is the charitable branch of the St. Louis Sports Commission. It organizes fee coaching clinics, sponsors sports career days for schools, and helps renovate gyms and athletic fields in the area.email at: frank@stlouissports.org

ST. JOSEPH INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF -- http://www.stjosephinstitute.org/ Camp: located in Chesterfield near Clarkson and Baxter Roads. Sponsors an auditory/oral summer day camp in July(two weeks) for hearing impaired children ages 5 - 12. Teenage volunteers must commit to the full two week program (80 hours). Mature 14 and up. Call camp director: 636.532.3211

ST. LOUIS ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS (SLARC) -- http://www.slarc.org Day and overnight programs, all summer at various locations throughout the county: Creve Coeur, Town and Country, Crestwood, Florissant, etc.) The programs are quite varied, from crafts and cooking to sports. Call volunteer coordinator: 314.817.2234

ST. LOUIS BICYCLE WORKS/BYTEWORKS  4102 Shenandoah Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63110 http://www.stlbikeworks.com/volunteers.asp Tues & Thurs 7 PM - 10PM and Sat 10 AM - 1 PM Earn-A-Bike classes are held throughout the year with most classes offered during the summer. The classes are designed to teach bicycle mechanics, maintenance, and safety. In addition to these hands-on skills, youth also learn responsibility and positive conflict resolution. Youth who successfully complete the program earn a bike and helmet. These youth are more confident, possess a greater sense of respect and respectability, and have a stronger desire to serve and improve their community. Volunteers are needed to assist in class room activities and/or Bicycle repair. If you're into kids, computers, bikes, education, social activism, or the city, BicycleWORKS is a great way to use your talents to help make the world a better place and have fun in the process. Stop by the shops on Saturdays from 10a.m. to 1p.m. and meet other volunteers Phone: (314) 664-0828

ST. LOUIS S.C.O.R.E.S http://www.americascores.org/index.php   St. Louis SCORES is an affiliate of America SCORES, a national organization that serves thousands of urban, public-school children (ages 8 - 11)  in 13 major cities throughout the United States, providing a national model for youth development - one in which the unique combination of soccer, poetry, and community service prepares children for success throughout their lives as students, citizens, and leaders.  St. Louis SCORES serves children from Bryan Hill Elementary, Clark Elementary, Lexington Elementary, Nance Sr. Elementary, Sherman Elementary, and Simmons-Marshall Elementary schools. An orientation program is required.  314.260.7850

ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES -- 1187 Corporate Lake Drive, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63132; http://www.stlsociety.org/   Camp is held in Florissant. This agency operates programs for physically disabled adults, teens, and children; activities include swimming, golf, tennis outings, etc. Many of the participants use walkers or wheelchairs. How about sharing your energy with another teenager who just happens to be in a wheelchair? The summer sports camp is usually in the second week of June. Students have enjoyed working here. Call: 314.989.1188. email society@stlsociety.org

ST. LOUIS WHEELCHAIR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.    10030 Big Bend Road  MO 63122   http://www.slwaa.org/   (SLWAA) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides wheelchair sports to individuals with permanent physical disabilities in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding areas for Missouri and Illinois. SLWAA's mission is to improve the physical condition and quality of life of the disabled through participation in sport. (314) 775-2512 or E-MAIL: slwaa@lipic.com

THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP-- Wessel Stables in St. Charles County, 6948 Weldon Spring Rd. This is a riding program for the disabled. you do not have to ride to be a helper in this fine program, BUT if you are familiar with horses, you will be a real asset. Agency operates spring, summer and fall. Call: 636.441.9944.

TEAM ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL KIDS (TASK). 11139 South Towne Square, Suite. D, 63123. Sponsors instructional leagues for athletes with special needs. Call: 314.845.3641. http://www.tasksports.org

VARIETY, THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF ST. LOUIS. BIKES FOR KIDS. 2200 Westport Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO  63146 http://www.varietystl.org/volunteer.aspx    Volunteers for this program help build bikes and assist with the collection and delivery of bicycles.

YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER -- 2929 N. Twentieth St., St. Louis, MO 63107 http://www.theyouthandfamilycenter.com "Offers a variety of programs to youth and families in the area just north of downtown St. Louis. Each year we provide support to more than 250 families." Programs include literacy tutoring, sports activities, and a summer camp. Call: 314.231.1147

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: TEENAGERS OR YOUNG ADULTS

AIM HIGH ST. LOUIS. -- JBS. An enrichment program for disadvantaged middle school students. Five week program, from mid-June - mid-July. Volunteers tutor, help in classrooms, and mentor. Contact Mr. Daniel Harris.

ALMOST HOME, INC.  3200 St. Vincent Ave.  63104.  www.almosthomestl.org  This agency serves teenage mothers by providing housing, education, counseling and basic skills.  Volunteers may be needed for childcare, tutoring, or other needed work. 314.771.4663

BEYOND HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES. 4156 MANCHESTER AVE. St. Louis, MO 63110. - This group helps provide housing for working families in St. Louis who are looking for affordable housing to rent. Our own local version of Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are needed to help with construction, landscaping, painting, and cleaning properties to be rented; to adopt families during the holidays; to make repairs in BH homes; to serve as after school tutors; to help collect and distribute school supplies and books to children in the fall; and to help with their summer camp. http://www.beyondhousing.org Call: 314.533.0600

CRISIS HOTLINE FOR TEENAGERS -- Kids Under 21 (KUTO) often has training sessions for hotline volunteers during the summer. A terrific place for responsible and mature teenagers to help other young people. BUT being a volunteer requires extensive training and a considerable time commitment. http://www.kuto.org Call: 314.963.7571

GATEWAY "I Have a Dream" FOUNDATION -- 2843 Washington. http://www.ihad.org/index Enrichment and tutoring program for inner city middle school students. 6 week summer program begins mid-June , 9 am -12 noon. Connected with Ladue Chapel. Call: 314.535.5458.

HATFIELD CEREBRAL PALSY SPORTS AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Sponsored by Children's Hospital. http://www.stlouischildrens.org Other opportunities include a summer basketball class and year round dance, swimming, and martial arts classes. This organization also sponsor a sports intensive day camp for young people ages 7-18 with cerebral palsy which runs in one week sessions during the summer. http://www.stlouischildrens.org or call 314.454.2604

HERBERT HOOVER BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB-- 2901 N. Grand. http://www.hhbgc.org/ Help in summer program offering athletics, music, computers, , etc. for inner city youngsters ages 6 -16. Monday - Friday. Call: 314.652.8300.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE -- http://www.iistl.org/ This agency helps immigrants and refugees coming to the St. Louis area by helping them learn English and by offering a wide variety of services. Volunteers can help in the teaching and practicing of English with adult immigrants. Operates all summer. Call the coordinator of the English as a Second Language(ESL) program. 314.773.9090.

LIFE SKILLS FOUNDATION -- SUMMER ADVENTURES PROGRAM --http://www.lifeskills-stl.org This agency serves the mentally retarded. The summer program provides fun activities for developmentally disabled adolescents helped by teenage volunteers. Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5 pm, all summer. Volunteer schedule is flexible. Location: Olivette. Call: 314. 567.7705.

MATHEWS DICKEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB --  4245 N. Kingshighway (off I-70)  http://www.mathews-dickey.com Tutoring help needed. Usually, volunteers are wanted one hour per week, number of times per week and times are flexible, however.  Normal tutoring hours have been 5:30 – 6:30 pm.   Call MDBCvolunteer coordinator: 314.382.5952 or the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (314.421.4134

RECREATION COUNCIL OF GREATER ST. L OUIS 314.726.6044 -- Call this number to find out about volunteer opportunities in summer recreation programs that
serve residents with developmental disabilities.

ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES -- Office: 110176 Corporate Square; Camp is held in Florissant. This agency operates programs for physically disabled adults, teens, and children; activities include swimming, golf, tennis outings, etc. Many of the participants use walkers or wheelchairs. How about sharing your energy with another teenager who just happens to be in a wheelchair? The summer sports camp ins usually in the second week of June. Students have enjoyed working here. Call: 314.989.1188. email society@stlsociety.org

TEAM ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL KIDS (TASK). 11139 South Towne Square, Suite. D, 63123. Sponsors instructional leagues for athletes with special needs. Call: 314.845.3641. http://www.tasksports.org
THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP-- Wessel Stables in St. Charles County, 6948 Weldon Spring Rd. This is a riding program for the disabled. you do not have to ride to be a helper in this fine program, BUT if you are familiar with horses, you will be a real asset. Agency operates spring, summer and fall. Call: 636.441.9944.

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS. 8645 Old Bonhomme Road. St. Louis, MO 63132. This organization provides vital services for both children and adults with CP and other developmental disabilities. Most opportunities are during the day, until 5 pm, though there are weekend and night activities, as well. Training provided. Call: 314.994.1600

YOUTH IN NEED-- 516 Jefferson, St. Charles. Serves troubled young people in St. Charles County. Volunteer opportunities include: peer partnering and helping in a group home or shelter for youth. Call Youth Volunteer Coordinator: 636.946.010.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: TUTORING

ACCION SOCIAL COMMUNITARIA -- 4021 Iowa, (south St. Louis) , 63118.  http://asc-edu.org/taproots.htm .  Accion Social offers a variety of support services for refugee and immigrant parents and children.( It also sponsors a  Summer Art Camp for children through TAPROOTS SCHOOL. Serving low income Southside neighborhood. Mid-June to mid-August.)  .314.664.5465

AIM HIGH ST. LOUIS. -- JBS. http://www.jburroughs.org/service .jburroughs.org/serviceAn enrichment program for disadvantaged middle school students. Five week program, from mid-June - mid-July. Volunteers tutor, help in classrooms, and mentor. Contact Mr. Daniel Harris.

BEYOND HOUSING/NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES 4156 MANCHESTER AVE. St. Louis, MO 63110. - This group helps provide housing for working families in St. Louis who are looking for affordable housing to rent. Our own local version of Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers are needed to help with construction, landscaping, painting, and cleaning properties to be rented; to adopt families during the holidays; to make repairs in BH homes; to serve as after school tutors; to help collect and distribute school supplies and books to children in the fall; and to help with their summer camp. http://www.beyondhousing.org Call: 314.533.0600

CITY ACADEMY.  4175 N. Kingshighway, 63115. http://www.independentschools.org After school tutors for first through sixth graders are needed from 4-5:00 pm.  Twice a week would be best. 314.382.0085 

CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH: 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY  LEARNING CENTERS. This program provides after-school and Saturday programs for 650 students in grades four through eight in the St. Louis Public Schools. Activities in the program’s seven community learning centers include after-school academic acceleration, enrichment and recreation and a Saturday academy focusing on science, math and technology. The program coordinates programs with several community arts resources. Contact: Rose M. Thompson, Coordinator, 21st Century Community Learning Centers,  St. Louis Public Schools.  314-345-4404.

GATEWAY "I Have a Dream" FOUNDATION -- 2843 Washington. http://www.ihad.org/index Enrichment and tutoring program for inner city middle school students. 6 week summer program begins mid-June , 9 am -12 noon. Connected with Ladue Chapel. Call: 314.535.5458.

GIRLS, INC. 3801 Nelson Drive  St. Louis, Missouri 63121 http://www.girlsincstl.org/html/ afterschool_program.html  “Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold” Their after-school program hours are Monday through Friday, 2pm to 6pm, with late evening and weekend programs as announced.  During this program, members have time to complete homework, as well as structured free-time. The after school program usually corresponds with the Normandy School District’s (at 3801 Nelson) and St. Louis Public School District’s (at 1210 Locust) calendar years. .phone: (314) 385-8088

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE -- 3654 Grand (near Gravois). http://www.iistl.org/ This organization provides a variety of services for newly arrived refugee children, Classes focus on teaching English skills, recreation, crafts, and field trips. Volunteers do not need to know a foreign language. After school hours are available. Call 314.773.8021.

KIDS’ PLACE.  University United Methodist 6901 Washington Ave. MO 63130 http://www.kidsplace-stl.org/    Kids’ Place provides a safe and nurturing after-school experience that includes nutrition and mentoring at no cost to families of at-risk children in the Delmar-Harvard neighborhood in University City. The program operates on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from