Upcoming One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
Don't have the time to be an ongoing volunteer? Give us a day (or a few hours), and we'll give you a worthwhile experience. For more details about any of these opportunities, or to be added to the one-time volunteer opportunity e-mail list, contact Lucy Schuering.
- Golfing for Youth: Volunteers (ages 16 and older) are needed from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010, at Whitmoor Country Club in St. Charles to help make Youth In Need's 13th annual golf tournament a great success.
Young Professionals Group
Join Youth In Need's young professionals, a group of ordinary people in their 20s and 30s joining together to achieve extraordinary things for children and families. Through networking, volunteering and fundraising events, this group is committed to making a positive impact on our community, especially for our most vulnerable residents. The challenges Youth In Need's children and families face cannot be solved by one person alone. But together, we have the potential to change lives. Get involved and join our growing group of supporters! For more information, contact Lucy Schuering.
Practicum Opportunities
An informational meeting for graduate-level Summer/Fall 2010 practicum positions in the Outclient Counseling program will be held on March 18, 2010, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Practicum students, gain experience with individual, family and group counseling, as well as case management, advocacy, networking and play therapy. Youth In Need requires a two-semester commitment. To R.S.V.P and for directions, please call Teri at 636-946-0101. Download the Summer/Fall 2010 semester flyer.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Donations Assistant: On the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., assist in organization of community donations. Or help Youth In Need keep its Donations Store stocked with items for programs and clients by organizing a donation drive at your work, school, church or community group. Donation drives may be themed to collect specific items or items from our general Wish List. Note: Youth In Need no longer accepts used donations.
Early Head Start and Head Start Classroom Assistant: Volunteers are needed during center hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 (New Florence, St. Charles, St. Louis, Troy, Warrenton and Wentzville). Enhance the learning experience of children, ages birth to 5, participating in the
Early Head Start and Head Start program. Assist teachers by reading to children, organizing activities and supplies and offering general classroom help.
Gardener/Groundskeeper: Perform general garden maintenance and expansion in Youth In Need’s
Monsanto Fund Science Discovery Garden and grounds at all sites. Some tasks include weeding, planting, mulching and creative improvements to Youth In Need facilities' landscaping and gardens.
Greeter/Office Assistant: Volunteers are needed 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Assist program and administrative staff with general clerical duties. Answer phones, greet clients, shred documents, make copies and assemble packets or mailers.
Maintenance Assistant: Volunteers are needed to help with building maintenance as well as miscellaneous repair work at many Youth In Need sites. Expertise in concrete, masonry, plaster and drywall also is needed. Other tasks include painting, small building and demolition projects.
Out of School Time Volunteer: Volunteers needed to tutor, play and interact with school-aged children, 5-12, in before and after-school program. Volunteers needed Monday-Friday, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. in 10 St. Louis City Schools.
Professional Volunteer: Professionals and agencies dealing with mental health, medicine, health, nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy and others are needed to donate their time to provide comprehensive services to Youth In Need’s children, teens and families and/or provide information for staff development trainings.