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Artistic Service Opportunities 

Missouri Botanical Garden

  • 14+

The Best of Missouri Market is a signature Fall event at the Missouri Botanical Garden. We are looking for some enthusiastic volunteers to help us at our Kids Corner, helping kids with a variety of fun and educational activities. You can find more information and sign up for a shift at: http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/about/additional-information/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities.aspx If you have any questions, please contact Norma Fraser at 314-577-0278 or by email at norma.fraser@mobot.org

 

St. Louis Science Center

  • 13+

Facilitate demonstrations,serve as teaching assistants in the camp programs,and work with YES Teens on Science Theater productions Professional development needs to be completed before Youth Volunteers are assigned to a specific work station/duty.

 

Saint Louis City Open Studio and Gallery (SCOSaG)

  • 15+

SCOSaG is seeking junior counselors (15+) to assist with summer camp! Help kids make art, play games, explore our beautiful home in Tower Grove Park, and so much more! Fill out our application at www.scosag.org/volunteer.

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Artscope

  • 15+

Junior Counselors support our art educators during our Camp:Create! summer camps that we host here at Artscope in Tower Grove Park. Here is a breakdown of what Junior Counselors do: --Make art using a wide variety of media, and guide kids through the process --Assist our camp director and camp counselors --Lead games and group projects --Explore our beautiful location in Tower Grove Park --Gain valuable leadership experience. We'll even write you a service letter if you need it!

 

Kids Knitting it Forward

  • 10+

Calling all kids and teens! Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Join Kids Knitting it Forward and learn to knit or improve your skills. We will make items like baby socks, hats, and red scarves for charities around the St. Louis area such as Newborns in Need of Eastern Missouri and HavenHouse St. Louis. Meetings are held one Wednesday evening a month at the Ladue Middle School Library and one Sunday afternoon a month at the Kirkwood Public Library. Experienced adult knitters attend meetings to assist young knitters. Members under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. A Girl Scout Gold Award Community Take Action Project

 

Children’s Museum

  • 11+

When you were a child, did you wonder what it would be like to be a Star? Become a SHINING STAR, volunteer with the Children's Museum. We are seeking energetic people who are looking for a fun and rewarding experience. Volunteer with your group, family or individually. We can find something to meet your interests and availability. You must be at least 11 years of age. Seeking: Building monitors - oversee exhibit areas, help with special programming Field trip & play group helpers Office assistants - phone calls, data entry, copying etc. Cleaning help Carpentry skills Handy person

  • Opportunity Location:

  • 722 Holyoake Road

  • Edwardsville, IL, 62025

 

Kirkwood Public Library

  • 13+

Types of Volunteer Work-Children's activites (help prepare for story hours & other programs) Computer work (word processing, graphics, internet research) Craft preparation (cutting, gluing, assembling projects) Creating signs, displays, exhimbits, bookmarks, booklists) Reading aloud Shelf reading and straightening (knowledge of Dewey Deccimal system) Special Volunteer Positions (Please check any of interest. Training provided) Display Designers - Available summer. Create book displays, booklists, bookmarks. Requires knowledge of art and use of computer. Ages 13-18. Reading Buddy - Reading with young children. Entering grades 8 & up. Story Time Volunteer - Available summer. Assist in planning & presenting stories to young children. Ages 13-18.

 

St. Louis Jewish Light Ohr Chadash

  • 13+

The teen page is a great opportunity for teens to get hands-on journalism, graphic design, editing, web/social media or photography experience - and get their work in print! The application to apply is online at stljewishlight.com/apply.

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