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Youth Service Opportunities

Kidsmart

Age: 14+

KidSmart's mission is to empower children in need to succeed in school by providing free essential tools for learning. Volunteers can help sort donated supplies and inventory product, help with mailing support, provide office support, and help with special projects and events!

 

SouthSide Early Childhood Center

Age: 13+

At SouthSide, we know that early childhood education can be the difference between being left behind and leading the way. We are an early childhood center that creates equitable and inclusive learning opportunities and support services for all children and families. SouthSide offers service-learning opportunities for middle and high school students as classroom assistants, english tutors, office assistants, and more!

 

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

Age: 13+

Cornerstone offers year-round, need-based education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, and aims to create a love of learning in students while strengthening and uplifting families in the community. Volunteers can choose a number of opportunities to support children and families at Cornerstone, such as working on outdoor campus projects and becoming an office assistant.

 

The Magic House

Age: 13+

The youth volunteer program at the Magic House enables young people to gain valuable skills, make new friends, and contribute to the community. The Magic House seeks applicants who are outgoing, flexible, patient, and love working with children. New volunteers start as Museum Assistants and rotate through a wide variety of exhibit areas, working with visitors.

 

St. Louis Crisis Nursery

Age: 16+ (or 14+ with a parent/guardian)

Individual volunteers are needed at our five Nursery locations to assist staff in providing a nurturing environment to children in our care. Children’s volunteers care for our kids by engaging them in the day’s activities, including playtime (arts & crafts, dress up, games, outside play), snack time, quiet time, rocking and feeding our babies, etc. Volunteers also assist with maintaining a welcoming, organized, and safe nursery environment.

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