Name

Location

Number of Volunteers

Volunteer Work Description

Somer Anderson

City of St. Louis - Office of Sustainability

30

We will be working with the Office of Sustainability and they will assign duties as needed on the date of service.

Mark  Cannon

International Institute Global Farm

20

Volunteers will work at an urban farming incubator farm in South St. Louis. The volunteers should bring work gloves, and dress to get a little dirty!

Anita  Manion

International Institute of St Louis

15

We will be planting crops in their South Side Garden.

Marsha Nelson

Operation Brightside St. Louis

30

Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are also encouraged. Brightside is responsible for graffiti removal, trash pick-up, recycling stations, and neighborhood nature-scaping. 

Sarah  Boul/ Campus Ministry

The Bridge

8-10

Helping prepare and distribute lunch to the homeless. 

Elizabeth  Tran

Shalom House

10

Volunteers are asked to cook meals, serve them, and play games with the ladies at the Shalom House.

Braxton Payne

"Lots of Flowers"

25

On this day you will partner with The Kelley Group, Show Me Victories, Rally STL, Gateway Greening to plant wild flowers on an empty lot in downtown STL.

Elizabeth Willey/Justin Megahan

In Board Room of FBU library for DCAWS - Dent County Animal Welfare Society

25

"Knit/Crochet in Board Room of Library for the Dent County Animal Welfare Society". Knit or crochet squares to be pieced together to make blankets for rescued animals.  If unable to knit or crochet, helpers can also attach the squares together.  Donated craft yarn will be provided for use until the supply runs out. 

Mary Beth  Ohlms

National Kidney Foundation

5

We will be stuffing team packets for the April 27 annual Kidney Walk.  Light office work, copies, etc.

Mary Beth  Gallagher

SarahCare Adult Day Services

5

Do activities with elderly and disabled adults in this day care setting. Read stories, do puzzles and games together, assist with lunch and snack; listen and chat with people.

Janine Duncan Charity Brennan/SHESA

Gateway 180 Transitional Housing

10 total (we want to target SHESA members)

SHESA members will be leading the clean-up of Gateway 180 Homeless Shelter's transitional housing yards.  Volunteers will pick up trash and ready the yards for gardens, and maybe even plant some flowers, too! 

Linda   Pipitone

Hosea House

8

Paint and sort thrift store items.  Site is a social services agency that provides services to people who are low income and/or searching for employment.

Carol Dillon

Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum

6-12

Assist with cleaning up and preparation of a dedication upcoming ceremony. This may include help with setting up temporary displays honoring our ex-POW veterans and those still missing in action. 

Ruth Irvine

Project Backpack EDSE

15

We'll pack backpacks (and bring supplies they might need).

Gail  Schafers

SIDS Resources

4 to 6

Make copies, assemble packets, organize files---general clerical and office clean up.

Patrick  Covalt

Pony Bird Inc.

25

Work will depend on the weather and where help could be used.  In 2012 this consisted of gardening in flowerbeds. 

Carmen Russell

Click for Babies -Fontbonne, exact location TBA

10

Volunteers will be knitting or crocheting PURPLE newborn baby caps. Volunteers should bring their own knitting needles or crochet hooks and a pattern for a NEWBORN cap.  Yarn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own PURPLE (any shade) yarn.  Get started now and bring some finished caps to show off.

Alyssa Lindsay

Our Lady's Inn

8

Our Lady's Inn is sponsored by Twice Blessed Resale Shop. People will work at the resale shop and at the Inn. Heavy lifting, yard work, maintenance and painting are some of the projects they would like to get done.

Sharon  McCaslin

Karen House

Library evening staff only

We will construct sandwiches to be delivered on Fontbonne Day. 

Jaimette McCulley

Operation Food Search

15

Working in the warehouse (cement floors).  We will be labeling food items and/or packing boxes with canned goods or personal care items.  Lots of standing and bending involved.

Courtney Musial

Animal Protective Association

25

Assisting with fundraising event preparations (Fast and Furriest 5k race packets), walking dogs, and other miscellaneous help. 

Mary K Sullivan

Open Door Animal Sanctuary

20

Come with us to walk, play, or just sit and give some attention to the many dogs and cats that desperately need you.  You may have never known unconditional love, until now. 

Lucy  Allen

North Grand Neighborhood Services

10-20

The Solomon Project seeks to build affordable housing in the North St. Louis community.  Volunteers will be assisting with home remodeling.

Mary  Asaro

Stein Street Community Garden

25

Probably outdoor/yard work

Mark Glenshaw 

Forest Park Forever

10

Outdoor gardening and litter removal. TBD.

MiRita Smiley

St. James The Greater School

4

Building a rain water collection barrel.