Volunteer

Those privileged to touch the lives of children should constantly be aware that their impact on a single child may affect a multitude of others a thousand years from now.

 
Volunteers are the lifeline of St. Vincent Home for Children. For nearly 160 years, volunteers have helped the organization through challenges, transitions and milestones.

Some Volunteer opportunities:

• Visiting Resource - A visiting resource serves as a mentor for one of our residents-providing him or her with a consistent, positive role model. We ask that all visiting resources be at least twenty one years of age and meet with the child a minimum of two times per month. They should demonstrate the following attributes: stable lifestyle, self-confidence, emotional maturity and responsible judgment, good general health, ability to be a positive role model, stable employment history, ability to establish and sustain close relationships, no serious emotional or psychological problems and ability to accept responsibility and to follow through. A visiting resource will work within the agency's policies and guidelines.
• Recreation Volunteers - Adults are invited to participate with the children in outdoor/indoor activities, as well as share their talents and hobbies in visual/performing arts.  Volunteers can also help as a coach for one of St. Vincent's athletic opportunities (basketball, soccer, kickball, track and field, etc...).
• Maintenance Volunteer - Help tackle a small but important project around the Home, or provide your talents on an ongoing basis in the areas of gardening, renovation, etc...
• Special Events Volunteer- Assist with planning our events prior to and on the day of the special event like our annual Kookin' for Kids, Golf for Children Tournament and other events.

For more information on how you can make a difference at St. Vincent Home or to receive a volunteer application packet, click here or call Ashley Holmes at 314-261-6011 Ext. 124.