ST. LOUIS, MO (26 de mayo de 2026) – Youth, teens, and families have an opportunity to make a positive impact this summer through the United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) Summer Volunteer Guide, an online tool featuring local volunteer opportunities. The Guide can be found at www.stlvolunteer.org/syg.
“We’re excited for a fun summer of volunteering as local volunteers discover the joy of helping neighbors in need and advancing the greater good across the St. Louis region,” said Rick Skinner, Vice President of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center. “United Way’s Summer Volunteer Guide will help drive generosity and positive impact in our communities, with hundreds of ways to get involved.”
All opportunities are through reputable non-profit agencies throughout the St. Louis region in Missouri and Illinois. The Guide allows users to search by location, age, skillset, passion and keyword and includes in-person, virtual and do-it-yourself opportunities.
Current examples include mentors and tutors for children, community cleanup efforts, help with garden maintenance, packaging and distributing food and household essentials, service to veterans, and more. Virtual and Do-It-Yourself opportunities include creating cooling center relief baskets, first responder kits, dinner baskets, and so much more.
To date, 96 agencies have posted volunteer opportunities, with 338 opportunities currently available for selection. These opportunities are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the summer months for volunteers who are looking to help.
UWGSL’s Volunteer Center connects people with causes close to their hearts and inspires them to roll up their sleeves and give back to the community. Their Volunteer Center is the largest in the region and offers year-round opportunities for all ages at www.STLVolunteer.org.
About the United Way of Greater St. Louis
United Way of Greater St. Louis unites people, resources, and funding to help build strong and equitable communities across a 16-county region in Missouri and Illinois. United Way’s impact on the community includes equipping over 150 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources, operating the largest Volunteer Center in the region, and connecting local neighbors to providers of services through its 211 referral line. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www.HelpingPeople.org.
