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 Beth Butcher.
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 Beth Butcher.
Practicum Opportunities
Masters-level students in the fields of social work and counseling should contact Ryan Patterson to learn about available practicum opportunities at Youth In Need. 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. Download the current practicum opportunities flyer.
Internship Opportunities
Undergraduate-level students should contact Beth Butcher to learn about available internship opportunities at Youth In Need. Interns can gain experience in a variety of fields, both administrative and client-based. Youth In Need does not include undergraduate-level students in its counseling programs.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Donations Assistant: Volunteers are needed on the second Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and on the fourth Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each month. Volunteers assist in organization of community donations. Or help Youth In Need keep its Donation 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 p.m. (Montgomery City, 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.
Potentials Retail Assistant: Assist with general operations at Youth In Need’s NEW retail and consignment shop. Help donors and consignors with merchandise they drop off; prep and sort merchandise (cleaning household items and hanging clothing); input inventory into software system; price and tag items.
Potentials Delivery Assistant: Assist picking up donations (including larger donations such as furniture) and delivering them to
Potentials Resale Boutique or its warehouse. Qualified volunteers will drive box truck if in possession of a Class E driver’s license.
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.