How to Apply
Registration will open at 7:00 PM on Monday, August 26th
Step 1: Review the projects available below.
Step 2: Choose a project or two you would be interested in volunteering for. It is always good to have a backup in case your project fills up.
Step 3: Click on the project you would like to register for. You will find the application at the bottom of the project’s page.
Step 4: Once you complete the application, you will receive a confirmation email. Read over the email and note and important information.
Step 5: Fill out the required 2024 Travel Waiver & Hold Harmless Agreement at https://getinvolvedmu.maryville.edu/submitter/form/start/637524. This is REQUIRED for all participants.
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| Agency | Project Description | Time Frame | Team Leader | Volunteer Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #77 Every Child’s Hope | Power-washing buildings & porches, possibly staining a back porch &/or gazebo, sanding/painting benches, as well as possibly planting in front of a building. | 9:30 AM-3:30 PM | Tasha Morwell | 10/10 |
| #78 Gateway Pet Guardians | The project will depend on how many volunteers are on site the day of. Projects for volunteer groups at our animal shelter and pet resource center typically include walking dogs or taking a dog on an outing, helping with cat care and spending time socializing with the cats, bagging food for our pet food pantry, sorting and organizing donations, picking weeds along the perimeter of our property, or laundry/general organizing/cleaning. Other projects may involve assisting our fundraising and development team with tasks like writing thank you cards for our donors. | 1:00 PM-3:30 PM | Kate Wineburner | 21/21 |
| #79 Giant Steps of St. Louis | Depending on weather : Inside - painting a room Outside - playground clean up, trash, leaves, pull leaves, plant flowers. | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM | 2/4 | |
| #8 BJC Hospice | We will be making no-sew fleece blankets for our adult hospice patients. The only skills needed are the ability to cut fabric and tie knots. We will supply the fabric, scissors, light snacks and instructions. | 9:30 AM-12:30 PM | Kara Krawiecki | 40/40 |
| #80 Girls Inc. of St. Louis | We are asking for volunteers to help do some minor clearing around our fences and the building to ensure that we have a nice environment for our members. We may also ask them to help clean out some of the beds in our urban garden. | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Julie Grant | 15/15 |
| #81 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (Forsyth) | We will be writing thank you notes to donors, making phone calls to Light The Night participants for our Light The Night walk on October 14, and potentially assembling materials for the event. | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Adees Bhatia | 5/5 |
| #82 Lutheran Senior Services – Hylton Point I and Hylton Point II | Volunteer students will paint nails and lead a BINGO session at both Hylton Point I and Hylton Point II (the buildings are next to each other). All materials will be provided for both activities. | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | Jillian Baum | 12/12 |
| #83 Lutheran Senior Services – Laclede Groves | Art Engagement Group with our Care Center: Volunteers will assist with transporting wheelchair residents to and from our art studio and assist residents with completing an art project with our Lifestyle Enrichment Art Coordinator. | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Lindsey Holtman | 5/5 |
| #84 Lutheran Senior Services – Richmond Terrace | National Assisted Living Week Carnival with Maryville Reaches Out. Volunteers will enjoy and help serve make and snow cones to residents. Student volunteers will assist with games, including cornhole, balloon volleybal, washers and other games. | 12:30 PM-4:00 PM | Juliana Reihms | 16/16 |
| #85 MRO Team Morning Volunteers | Assist the MRO Team with Tuesday morning check-in for last minute questions and supply/t-shirt pickup. Assist with our afternoon activity setup. | 7:00 AM-12:00 PM | Joseph A Raggette Jr | 5/5 |