The Salvation Army currently provides a food pantry twice a week on Tuesday morning from 9 am – 12 pm and Thursday afternoons from 1 pm – 3 pm. They are looking for volunteers to help the clients fill out paperwork, help with food orders, stock pantry items and clean up afterward.

If interested in volunteering with The Salvation Army, please call their office at (573) 335-7000.

The Salvation Army is looking for someone willing to volunteer to help in the kitchen the last two full weeks of the month. Duties would include: helping to prepare, cook, and serve a meal and helping to keep the kitchen well maintained.

If interested in volunteering with The Salvation Army, please call their office at (573) 335-7000.

Drive while saving lives!

Volunteer to transport life-saving blood using small Red Cross vans to local hospitals for patients in need.

Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Valid United States driver’s license
• Safe driving record
• Able to lift boxes of up to 45 pounds a short distance
• Training provided both online courses and hands on with experienced volunteers​​​​​​​
• Flexible availability
• Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments require vaccination verification. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application

To get started, complete your volunteer application HERE
To schedule a convenient time to discuss any questions by phone
Or contact Kristin Pendleton, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
Call/Text: 314-281-7968 | kristin.pendleton@redcross.org

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

• “When I know there’s a person on the other end waiting for the blood I’m delivering, there’s no feeling like it.” ~David W.
• “I may not have money to give, but I have time.” ~Taylor W.
• “I love being able to pick and choose the times to volunteer. The flexibility makes it so easy.” ~Charles T.
• “I was originally concerned about the lifting since I’m a woman, but I was taught the right way. I absolutely love the feeling of giving back. ~Jean A.

Do you love interacting with people and want to make a direct impact in your community? We have a volunteer opportunity for you!

The best part? You pick your locations and shifts.

What Is It and Why Is It Needed?

You would help to provide a warm and friendly greeting to our blood donors. As you welcome them you will assist them with reception and hospitality and enhance the blood donor experience.

Blood drives with volunteer greeters are more successful, run smoother and collect more blood. This means more lives are saved because of you! The importance is to provide the blood donors with a positive experience and encourage to donate regularly.

Must be 16 years or older

Opportunity for you to:

• Be in a safe environment helping your community
• Gain valuable training and experience while providing an invaluable service to your community
• Network and meet new people
• Develop customer service skills that will last a lifetime
• Receive community service hours
• Be part of the most respected world-wide organizations
• Meet some incredible people…our blood donors and staff
• Volunteers applying for in-person position assignments require vaccination verification. Instructions to provide information and supporting documentation of vaccination will be provided once you submit your application

How to get started

• Complete the online application at HERE
• Or for any questions contact:
  Kristin Pendleton, Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist
  Call/Text: 314-281-7968 | kristin.pendleton@redcross.org
  Schedule time for a brief phone call to discuss any questions

What Our Volunteers Are Saying

• “When I needed blood during my cancer treatment, the Red Cross was there for me. I’m so happy to be able to give back by volunteering and thanking blood donors now that I’m recovered.” ~Jackie P.
• “I may not have money to give, but I have time.” ~Taylor W.
• “I can no longer donate blood, but this is a way I can help those who do donate.” ~Steve J.
• Watch a video from a current volunteer (note: this was made before Covid)

The Oral Health Coalition of Southeast Missouri is a community-based coalition working to improve oral health through prevention, education, and increased access to affordable quality dental care. Access to those services will be provided without regard to age, race, creed, disability, or economic status.

Volunteers are needed to assist with dental varnish applications. To volunteer, you must be 18 years of age or older, and you must complete the provided online training. Access training here.  Those who complete the training will receive a certificate and will be able to assist Oral Health Coalition at area schools.  Please contact Dotty at dotty.gholson@capecountyhealth.com if you are interested.