Individuals and groups to help with: Childcare: various days and hours while moms are at meetings in the building Kitchen: bringing food; preparing & serving meals; organizing food pantry Front office: answering phones & helping with clerical tasks Repairs & upkeep: plumbing, painting, carpentry, yardwork Fundraisers: acquiring auction donations, doing registrations and check-outs Computer arts: InDesign and newsletter design; digitizing and editing video
Individuals can volunteer... of any age. Younger minors must volunteer with a responsible adult. Potential volunteers who are 18 years of age or older should ask Our Lady's Inn for the required Missouri state child abuse/neglect screening form.
Groups, small or large, can volunteer... churches, coworkers, businesses, social clubs, civic organizations, students, corporate volunteerism programs, school groups, students, missions groups, retirees, families, etc., can volunteer.
Both locations of Our Lady's Inn are open and staffed 24 hours per day, everyday. Call us for a tour for an individual or a group.
Upon request, we can also provide to you a DVD video of the story of Our Lady's Inn, "The Miracle Works!" -- plus informational brochures or newsletters.
Practicum students, interns & others needing to fulfill service hours should call: Mary Laubengayer at Our Lady's Inn-St. Louis (314) 351-4590 or Leona Swank at Our Lady's Inn-St. Charles (636) 398-5375
What Do Volunteers Do at Our Lady's Inn? The question is --what do volunteers NOT do at Our Lady's Inn?
Since opening in 1982, Our Lady's Inn has relied on many dedicated and prayerful volunteers. There are many ways you can help:
Childcare
Office and clerical work
Answer phones
Tutor/literacy
Drive, run errands
Prepare meals for the moms and children
Apartment & employment search
Property upkeep & maintenance
Clean, paint, make repairs
Remodeling, carpentry, plumbing, etc.
Lawn care
Auto repairs and upkeep
Help with fundraisers
Help with publicity, graphic arts, media
Request donations for auctions
Organize storage closets and donations
Help with large mailings
Create and coordinate fundraisers for Our Lady's Inn at your church, club, company, etc.
Mentor the moms
Be a motivational speaker for to the moms
Teach computers, sewing, crocheting, exercise, baby massage, singing/music, cooking, etc.
Help chaperone a field trip to places like the zoo, Science Center, City Museum
Adopt-a-Family at Christmas or help with the Christmas Adopt a Family Program
And other projects or tasks!
PRAY: The first and most important way to help Our Lady's Inn is to please PRAY for the moms and children. Thank you! We could not do this work without God's presence and power. And God will show you the ways you can help. VISIT & TOUR: Through a personal visit to our Missouri locations in St. Louis and St. Charles, you will discover ways you can volunteer, donate items and provide financial support. LEARN MORE: E-mail us or call us to request a free copy of the DVD video "The Miracle Works" to watch with your family, friends, church, coworkers, club members, etc. We can supply you with extra copies of our brochure and DVDs to give out at your events. Invite staff, volunteers and former clients of Our Lady's Inn to speak to your group. FINANCIALLY SUPPORT: Our Lady's Inn raises funding year-round through special events, appeals, FUNdraisers, grants, online giving, tributes for honors & memorials, etc. Support opportunities are available through charitable giving, planned giving, pledged contributions, Capital Campaigns, the Missouri Maternity Home State Tax Credit Program and more. COME TO A FUNDRAISER: We've got it all and the people who attend make these events FUN! Luncheons, dinners, fashion shows, golf tournaments, silent & live auctions, trivia nights, breakfast gatherings, concession stands, walk/runs, prayer retreats, and other creative events. Event planning committee volunteers are always needed.
TELL OTHERS: Let your friends, family members, coworkers, colleagues, club members, students, church members, etc., know about the work of Our Lady's Inn. Spread the word about through your internet communication pages and social networking sites, as well. Our Lady's Inn is on Twitter and Facebook.
OUR LADY'S INN - ST. LOUIS (314) 351-4590 FAX: (314) 351-2119 E-mail OUR LADY'S INN - ST. CHARLES (636) 398-5375 FAX: (636) 398-5376 E-mail
Mission Statement: Our Lady's Inn Provides Pregnant Women & Their Children Shelter & Hope for a New Life Through Humble Acts of Love