ST. LOUIS, MO (October 29, 2009) —  On October 30, the United Way Holiday Volunteer Guide will be available. This free guide is full of holiday-related volunteer opportunities for all ages between Thanksgiving week and New Years Day. The guide is continuously updated. You can download this guide online at: www2.stl.unitedway.org/seasonalguides, or for a printed copy call United Way of Greater St. Louis at: 314-539-4063. If your church, school or 501(c)3 organization has any holiday related volunteer activities to include in this guide, please contact United Way.

The Holiday Volunteer Guide is the way to find opportunities for families or individuals to give back during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa season throughout the metro St. Louis region. It’s the perfect time of year to volunteer your time and help build a healthier community for all.

To find information on volunteering year-round, please contact St. Louis Cares, a United Way program, at 314-539-4063 or online at www.stl.unitedway.org/volunteercenter.aspx.

Through programs such as St. Louis Cares, Servathon, BoardLinkSTL, GenNext and more, United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Volunteer Center connects thousands of people to quality volunteer opportunities each year in a wide variety of areas. This United Way Volunteer Center is one of the oldest in the nation. Visit United Way’s website to find out more at www.stl.unitedway.org.

About United Way of Greater St. Louis

United Way funds nearly 200 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. More than one million people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www.stl.unitedway.org.

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