Volunteer Your Time

Bringing Hope and Help to those in need. That is what the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
		volunteers are all about.  We are one of the oldest service organizations in the United States. Founded in St. Louis in 1845, over 2500 volunteer-members, called Vincentians, participate in the good works of the Society. Inspired by Gospel values, members offer person-to person involvement by visiting those in need, providing utility and rental assistance, visiting the sick and imprisoned, offering food and clothing, and sharing in prayers with all who ask for help.

Volunteers are always needed for the following:

• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores located at; 4127 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108 and 1069 Regency Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63301. Help is needed in the stores Monday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Volunteers are always welcome in our Good Works Program.  If you have a skill or trade and are interested in helping poor seniors with home repairs please contact Tim Dunn at 314-881-6015 or e-mail Tim at Timd@svdpstl.org

• Vinnie’s Autos, a car donation and transfer program of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Saint Louis, needs you!  Do you like to drive different types of cars?  You could help us by serving as a porter and assisting us in moving cars around Saint Louis on an occasional basis.  Do you have office experience?  You could help us by performing data entry, copying, filing, and telephoning marketing contacts.  If you want to help us help your neighbors receive basic transportation, please telephone Greg Marino, Vinnie’s Autos Coordinator, at 314-881-6027.

• Volunteers are also needed in our Council office.  If you are willing to volunteer please contact Molly Kertz at 314-881-6032 or e-mail Molly at mollyk@svdpstl.org

• Our Criminal Justice Ministry has a large pool of volunteers who visit our area prisons and jails, write letters to prisoners and are willing to reach out and assist  ex-prisoners re-enter society and become productive citizens.  If you are interested in serving the Lord in this corporal work of mercy please contact Sr. Rose Rita at 314-881-6019 or e-mail Sr. Rose Rita at roseh@svdpstl.org

  
Project Cool Breeze - Students from Chaminade College Prepratory High School help distribute fans to our area conferences on Saturday, April 16, 2007.