Volunteer Opportunities in St. Louis, MI
Explore our volunteer opportunities in St. Louis. The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) connects experienced adults with nonprofit organizations across the city that serve individuals and families in need. If you’re retired, semi-retired, or simply looking to engage with the community, IVC offers an opportunity to serve with a supportive volunteer network.
IVC volunteer corps members serve one to two days per week during the academic year and are thoughtfully matched with nonprofit partners based on their skills and interests. Learn more about our volunteer program below.
Christy Hicks Aydt.,
Regional Director
4511 West Pine Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-361-7765 ext 147
IVCStL@jesuits.org
How We Serve in St. Louis, MO
IVC partners with a wide range of nonprofit organizations serving the greater St. Louis area. Corps members are placed in roles based on their skills and interests, providing meaningful volunteer help in areas such as:
- Education and tutoring
- Housing and homelessness services
- Refugee and immigrant support
- Community outreach and advocacy
- Food distribution and nutrition programs
- Elder care and companionship
- Administrative and program support
Join us for behind-the-scenes support or direct interaction. IVC will help you find a service role where you can make a difference. Specific, professional training isn’t needed, just a willingness to serve others and grow. IVC brings volunteers with experience, dedication, and compassion to help those in need.
How to Get Involved with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps
Joining IVC St. Louis is a thoughtful and supported process designed to help you make the most of your service.We’ll be with you every step of the way. To get involved, follow these steps:- Reach Out: Fill out our interest form or contact our Regional Director to start the conversation.
- Discern: Through conversation, we’ll learn about your background, interests, and availability, and discern a match for you with a nonprofit that needs your help.
- Start Serving: Upon acceptance to the program, you can serve one or two days a week, making a consistent impact while enjoying flexibility.
- Reflect and Grow: Join our community gatherings to connect, reflect, and deepen your experience.
Request IVC for Your Nonprofit
IVC St. Louis partners with nonprofits of all kinds—faith-based and secular—to place older adult volunteers in mission-driven roles that support your work and strengthen your programs.
When you partner with IVC, you receive:
- Committed volunteers who serve 1–2 days/week for 9–10 months
- Matches based on your organization’s needs and the volunteer’s strengths
- Consistent, professional-level support from experienced individuals
- Ongoing communication and assistance from the IVC regional team
Why Choose IVC St. Louis?
IVC isn’t just an opportunity to serve—it’s a community rooted in purpose and faith. In addition to their service, corps members gather each month for reflection and prayer, with the option of one-on-one spiritual support. This Ignatian approach to service—finding God in all things—sets IVC apart from other opportunities.
By bringing professional and life experience to their service, corps members strengthen nonprofit partners and help create a more just society. Many members tell us they receive even more than they give, finding deep meaning in both their service and their shared community.
Here’s what makes IVC unique in St. Louis:
- Thoughtful Matching: We take time to know you and our nonprofit partners to ensure a placement that aligns with your skills, passions, and values.
- Experienced Members: Corps members bring a lifetime of professional and personal experience, adding real value to the organizations they serve.
- Spiritual Growth: Monthly reflection gatherings and retreats, rooted in Ignatian spirituality, help connect service with deeper meaning.
- Dependable Commitment: Members serve one or two days a week for a full academic year, providing consistency partner organizations can count on.
- Community Connection: You’ll join a welcoming group of peers who share your commitment to service, reflection, and justice.
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Whether you’re seeking to make a meaningful impact or need reliable support for your programs, IVC St. Louis is here to help.
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