SLU Community Partners Database

Our mission is to make sure our region is rich with arts and cultural experiences for all. Since 1963, we have kept art happening across the bi-state region thanks to donations from people like you who believe in the power of the arts to inspire kids, energize communities, bridge cultural divides, foster the economy and enrich lives.

- Administrative Volunteer: Assist with the day-to-day operations at the Arts and Education Council.

- Marketing Volunteer: Assist with marketing and communication efforts for the Council and upcoming events.

- Special Events Volunteer: Support event planning and setup.

Any day Mondays-Fridays, anytime 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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An effort to establish an ongoing, intentional relationship between the arts and the faith communities to build a more harmonious St. Louis.

- Event Assistant: Assist with a variety of events and presentations on the intersection of faith and art. Help withgalleries, displays, concerts, and more!

- Communications and Marketing: Write monthly newsletters and grants; promote Arts and Faith events at media and publications, documentation such as photography and video, write communications to members and potential donors and sponsors. Review and update existing communication templates and workshop packets.

Days and times up to the schedule of the volunteer!

- None

Our mission is to promote and support creative activities for the disabled and underserved communities. We do this by being a studio partner for other organizations that serve disadvantaged and disabled individuals.

- Blaze STL Class Series: Volunteer to help in our pottery studio for the disabled and underserved communities. Responsibilities will include helping with event set up and clean up, and assisting participants with ceramic activities

- Blaze STL Class Series: Friday mornings, 10am - Noon.

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The Campbell House Museum is one of the most historically significant Nineteenth Century buildings in St. Louis. The museum preserves its National Register listed buildings and important collection of original mid-Nineteenth Century Philadelphia furnishings, family possessions, photographs, and archival material as a center for educational and community outreach programming. The museum is dedicated to continually reinterpreting its collections for exploring issues such as; the development of the fur trade, exploration and development of the west, the growth of urban economies, emigration, historic preservation, principles of Victorian interior design, and the urban issues that continue to shape our region today.

- Docents: provide guided tours to Museum visitors. Comprehensive training is provided.

- Garden Volunteers: assist the Museum staff in planting and maintaining the Museum's grounds and gardens.

- Office Volunteers assist the Museum staff with office tasks such as the processing of mailings.

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Museum is open Wednesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m..

- Orientation Session

COCA’s Mission is to provide an integrated forum to foster the appreciation of the arts in the greater St. Louis community by producing and presenting performances, exhibitions, and educational programs.

Usher: Our Volunteer Usher Team is crucial to providing excellent patron service to our theatre goers. Whether tearing tickets, handing out programs or helping a family find their seats we make an impact on their overall experience.

Varies year round, normally weekend afternoons and evenings

- Application

- Interview

Craft Alliance provides inspiration and education in fine contemporary craft to the entire community through exhibitions, sales and instruction.

- Third Friday Events: Monthly free community events, featuring artist demos, crafting opportunities, light refreshments, and more. Volunteer tasks would include set-up, tabling, assisting with the crafting activity, and cleaning up. These events happen every Third Friday of the month from 6 PM to 9 PM.

- Free Family Saturdays: Craft Alliance welcomes all St. Louis area families for Free Family Studios, a free Saturday morning craft workshop for kids ages five and up with their parents and caregivers. Led by professional artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios to connect through craft, exploring clay, fiber, textiles, metals, and more! Volunteer tasks would include set-up, assisting with the craft, and break down. Happens every first Saturday of the month, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

- Shop and front desk support. Craft Alliance has a gallery and shop space. Volunteers will become familiar with Retail Product and Exhibition Objects, as necessary to work with customers. They are responsible for assisting customers, as well as ringing sales through the Point of Sale system and wrapping gifts as necessary. Volunteers will be responsible for other tasks as assigned, such as restocking shelves, dusting, etc., according to the needs of the Gallery. Volunteers may be called upon to lead docent tours through the Exhibitions. The shop is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

- Third Friday Events: Every Third Friday of the month from 6 PM to 9 PM.

- Free Family Saturdays: Every first Saturday of the month, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.

- Shop and front desk support. Any time Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

- Training Session

We excite and inspire kids with the knowledge and tools to lead healthier lives.

Museum Assistant: Assist with special events, help lead activities, maintain exhibits, etc.

Days and times vary, musem open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..

- Applicatiom

The mission of the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum is to educate the public about photographic history, preserve historical items and images, and honor significant contributors to the evolution of the art and science of photographic imaging.

Museum Greeter/Attendant: Museum attendants have the unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of museum programs and exhibitions. As the front line of the museum, attendants will be responsible for delivering the museum’s visitor services program. Duties include: Providing front line customer service and tours for the visiting public, conducting sales transactions in the museum shop, compiling daily statistics, and regular tasks that contribute to the daily operations of the museum.

Museum Attendant: Any day Wednesday-Saturday, anytime 11 a.m.-5 p.m..

- Application

- Orientation

Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, we create professional theater, foster inclusive community, and nurture meaningful learning through the arts.

Volunteer Ushers: Help families to their seats for outdoor performances (masked and socially distanced), scan tickets, general assistance before, during and after show.

Days and times for shows available at https://www.metroplays.org/

- Orientation Session

As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We convene meaningful conversations, we share thought-provoking content, and we host events that engage and inspire our region. Our unique facilities and connections offer opportunities for memorable experiences for audiences of all ages. Nine PBS is rooted in our four values: Community, Trust, Equity, and Learning. These guide every aspect of our work - both in how we interact with one another as teammates, as well as how we engage with the community.

- Inventory and packaging of membership premiums and thank-you gifts

- Assistance with Pledge Drive preparation

- Conducting donor thank-you calls

- Preparing materials for Early Education, Community Impact, and Major Gifts

Mondays-Fridays, anytime 8 a.m.-5 p.m..

- Application (https://www.ninepbs.org/support/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/)

- 30 min. Orientation Session

The National Blues Museum explores the Blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility educates guests in an entertaining environment that includes high impact technology driven experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, artifact-driven exhibits and robust public programming.

Greeter and Gallery Attendant: Volunteers needed to interact with patrons on the museum floor – greeting visitors, asking and answering questions, demonstrating interactives, and enforcing museum policy.

Tuesdays - Sundays, anytime 10 a.m.-5 p.m..

- Application

- Orientation

Orchestrating Diversity promotes the positive development of young people through the provision of thorough and advanced courses in music history, theory and performance. We encourage students' development through the careful nurturing of their mental and emotional health, guidance and support of their educational pursuits and promotion of their spiritual growth. We encourage collaboration as well as the personal success of each student while providing a structure advancing their active engagement towards their chosen future.

- Student Music Instructor for Beginners Program: To instruct basic instrumental music lessons to inner-city youth as part of the El Sistema St. Louis initiative.

- Early Childhood Movement and Music Instructor: To assist in the coordination of a basic music and movement program for pre-school students using the Delcroze Eurhythmics technique as part of the El Sistema St. Louis initiative.

- Teaching Assistant in Music Theory, History or Musicianship: Actas a teacher's assistant providing one on one learning activities with students having difficulty learning the curriculum of the El Sistema St Louis Program.

- Rehearsal Volunteer: Assist with rehearsals of youth; help with set-up, facilitation, take-down, etc.

- Instrumental Music Educators: A skilled performer with experience working with students age 10-14 will provide one-on-one beginning instrumental training for inner-city students in an after-school environment. Lessons will include basic music literacy and all aspects of music performance on chosen instrument. A systematic pedagogy will be provided to assist the instructor on issues relating to learning models, discipline and the nature of the program. Assistance will also be provided to guide the instructor in dealing with the special issues often associated with the population.

- Student Music Instructor for Beginners Program: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m..

- Early Childhood Movement and Music Instructor: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 p.m.

- Rehearsal Volunteer: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-Noon

- Teaching Assistant in Music Theory, History or Musicianship: SUMMER ONLY Monday - Friday as available 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 11 - noon from June 10 through August 2.

- Application

- Background Check

- Orientation

Our mission is to build a creative culture of sustainability in which discarded items are transformed into valued and cherished resources.

- Clothing Swaps: Volunteers will hang up and sort clothing donations by size and item type to prepare for a successful swap. Each swap diverts nearly 2,000 pounds of clothing from the landfill.

Varies, but typically Friday afternoon/evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons.

- Application

The mission of Presentation Arts Center is to promote creativity and community through affordable visual and performing arts education.

- Visual Arts Assistant: Volunteers Assist PAC teachers with kids afterschool art classes, holiday break camps, summer camp sessions.

- Music Instructor: Teach beginner instrument lessons to children. Piano, guitar, ukulele, strings, woodwinds, percussion.

- Performing Arts Teacher: We are always looking to expand offerings during the school year and summer sessions.

Remote opportunities:

- Piano or Guitar Music Instructor: Instructor would teach 30 minute beginning music lessons to students via Zoom/online platform. Music books, including theory, would be provided. Students are typically 7-14 years old.

Mondays-Thursdays, typically after school hours.

- Background Check

- Knowledge of musical instrument, dance, visual art

Prison Performing Arts involves incarcerated youth and adults in the performing arts to inspire intellectual curiosity and personal development. We nurture the discipline, teamwork and communication skills necessary for successful re-entry into society. We encourage members of the larger community to connect personally with program participants, and we offer continuing programs for participants who have been released.

- Costumes and Props: Inventory of storage, laundry and alterations and repairs; pulling costumes, shopping for props, etc.

- Administration: General office tasks, surveys, newsletters, etc.

- Docent: Preparing youth at JDC and Hogan Street for Arts Alive! performances

- Special Events: Cooking , set up, greeting guests, clean-up

Opportunities usually are Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., but some weekend projects also available.

- None, unless working directly with inmates (background check and training)

Springboard provides programs in the arts, cultures, humanities and sciences to schools and community organizations. These programs inspire their audiences to embrace knowledge and new experiences that broaden their horizons.

Arts Enrichment: Assist in during or after-school art enrichment programs for local underserved schools.

Mondays-Thursday, during regular or after school hours.

- Training/Orientation session of 2hrs

As the nonprofit partner to the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, the Aquarium Foundation engages individuals through access, conservation and education programs, building powerful communities for water stewardship.

- Volunteer Ambassador: The Volunteer Ambassador role enhances the guest experience in the Aquarium by volunteers interacting directly with guests. This includes stations such as the Artifact Cart or the Stingray Touchpool, educating and interacting with guest by giving information about the animals and artifacts.

- Education Volunteer: The Education Volunteer role assists education staff with class instruction over a variety of themes/topics. Opportunity to assist with school groups visiting the Aquarium by serving as a tour guide, leading groups through the aquarium, after additional training has been completed.

- Volunteer Ambassador: lexible shifts 7 days a week, during Aquarium operating hours (Su-Th 9-5 and seasonal hours F-Sa, either 9-5 or 9-8).

- Education Volunteer: Varied shifts, typically 2-4 hours at a time, M-F with occasional Saturdays.

- Application

- Background Check

- Orientation Session

The St. Louis Artists' Guild inspires art experiences through extraordinary exhibitions, education, and by fostering creativity among artists and those who love art.

- Exhibition Support: Receive artwork deliveries and pickups. Help prepare the gallery, help place and install exhibition.

- Marketing Assistant: Help with website updates, press releases and social media.

- Greeter: Greet Guests, Answer Phone, Data Entry and help with Corresponance.

- Art Ambassador: Volunteer on free family Saturdays and at fairs and farmers markets around town.

All opportunities are Tuesdays-Saturdays anytime 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

- Application

St. Louis Artwork's mission is to broaden educational and career opportunities for youth in the St. Louis region through apprenticeships in the arts and through community collaborations.

Complete our interest form at: https://www.stlartworks.org/GetInvolved/Volunteer.aspx

Flexible hours, Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m..

- Application

- Background Check

- Orientation Session

The mission of St. Louis Voices Academy is to leverage media arts and storytelling to equip students with the agency to excel academically, author their own futures, and make meaningful contributions in their communities.

- Academic Tutor: Assist out students with homework either during or after school.

- Lunch/Recess Monitors: Monitor playground and/or lunchroom.

Monday thru Fridays, anytime 8am-4pm

- Application

- Background Check

- Orientation Session

To Ignite and Sustain Science and Technology Learning.

- Multiple ongoing opportunities exist through out the Science Center, including assistance working with exhibits, conducting activities for youth, and regular maintenance and upkeep.

- Special Exhibit - Assist with the bran new Pompeii: The Exhibition from May 18-Oct 27, 2019, a series of displays and activities covering the sudden disaster that destroyed the Roman Empire city. Artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archeological Museum in Italy take visitors through a unique Roman villa and onto the winding streets of Pompeii, exploring the forum, theater and marketplace along the way.

Vary by position - Science Center is open Mon.-Sat. from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sundays 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m..

- Application

- Background Check

- Orientation

Ten by Three® reduces poverty in developing countries by using our unique Prosperity Wages® model to pay for artisan products. This exclusive patent pending financial model creates a cycle of entrepreneur driven growth resulting in permanent financial independence for the artisan.

Shi p.m.ent Volunteers: Help with preparation of baskets for shi p.m.ent. Assist with loading, unloading, inventorying, pricing, etc.

Any day Mondays-Fridays, anytime 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m..

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To create a community of life-long learners who explore, discover, experience, and embrace the regions' rich and enduring African American history and culture.

Museum Assistant: Help with all aspects of the museum, from clerical to curatorial.

Tuesdays-Saturdays, anytime 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

- None

The mission of Tower Grove Park is to be an exemplary, well-preserved and well-presented, wooded Victorian park of international significance that provides important recreational, educational and cultural opportunities for the public in a way that is compatible with its unique and historic character.

- Volunteer Educators/Docents: Provide an educational opportunity to visitors, increasing their knowledge and awareness of Tower Grove Park’s rich and fascinating history. Work with TGP staff to assist school groups as they visit the park on field trips.

- Horticulture Volunteer: Weed, prune, plant, bed cleanup, distribute mulch and other garden tasks. Work in greenhouse with staff planting plugs, seeds and tropical specimens.

- Volunteer Educators/Docents: Flexible schedule, usually weekdays anytime 9am-5pm

- Horticulture Volunteer: Flexible schedule, usually weekdays anytime 9am-Noon

- Orientation Session

YourWords STL uses one-on-one tutoring, creative writing workshops, and collaborative writing projects to amplify the voices of St. Louis youth. We believe we can change St. Louis by empowering young people to tell their stories. Part of our mission is to provide a sense of consistency and security for these students by recruiting passionate, committed tutors and volunteers who are dedicated to attending every weekly session.

Volunteer Tutor: YourWords STL uses one-on-one tutoring, creative writing workshops, and collaborative writing projects to amplify the voices of St. Louis youth. We are seeking volunteer tutors over the age of 21 who are willing to commit to 75-minutes weekly tutoring sessions. All tutoring will take place via Zoom video conferencing.

Weekday evenings either 4-5:15 p.m. or 6-7:15 p.m.

- Application

- Background Check