Volunteers

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Children Are Made Stronger By Those Who Support Them

As valuable members of our treatment team, volunteers make amazing discoveries everyday about our kids and about themselves. Through these discoveries, volunteers have the wonderful opportunity to help kids find their strengths. What are your strengths? Please call Margaret Mahan 314.918.3330 or email mmahan@epworth.org to discuss the opportunities.

Morning Star

Volunteers at Polo

All Volunteers working with youth must be a minimum of 21 years old.

Mentors

Mentors spend quality one on one time with youth. They provide positive role modeling, emotional support and enrichment through activities. Volunteers must be willing to commit to at least 12 months of interaction on a weekly or monthly basis.

Tutors

Tutors work one on one with special needs students who are attending the Epworth School helping with homework assignments and providing support where extra educational assistance is needed. School hours are 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Dorm Resource

Dorm volunteers visit their assigned dorm on a regular basis and meet the needs of the 6-8 residents by helping with homework or participating in recreational activities. A six month or longer commitment is preferred.

Adopt a Dorm

Individuals or groups support an assigned dorm on a monthly basis by providing birthday cards and treats. Some groups make monthly visits to the dorm to play games, teach crafts or participate in other activities.

Office Volunteer

Volunteers help with filing, grade calculation, record updates and general office work.

Helpline Volunteer

Volunteers answer the 24-Hour Helpline at Youth Emergency Services (YES) and assist callers in obtaining resources and services. Opportunities are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Life Skills Presenter/Trainer

Promote independence in youth by teaching life skills such as, banking, budgeting, housekeeping, cooking, home or automotive repair, legal rights, self advocacy, or other topics in your area of expertise. We welcome onetime presentations or ongoing programs at our Webster Groves or University City Locations.

Volunteer Grandparent

Provide support to young parents in the Transitional Living Program (TLP) at University City location by providing childcare for young children while their parents attend life skills training. Opportunities are available Monday through Friday in the early evening. This requires a six month commitment.

Spiritual Resource

A spiritual resource is an individual or group interested in providing consistent spiritual guidance through Bible study, music, prayer, praise dancing, or other spiritual activities. Spiritual resources are assigned to a dorm of 6- 8 youth. A six month or longer commitment is preferred.