Community Development
8 community development organizations are listed in St. Louis, MO.
The Animal Protective Association of Missouri is dedicated to placing pets in loving homes and conducting various programs, including spay and neuter operations and an onsite clinic. They have multiple volunteering opportunities available, particularly for dog walkers and foster homes for large-breed dogs.
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Forest Park Forever offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in Forest Park focused on land management, horticulture, and special events. Volunteers can apply individually or as part of groups to engage in activities like plant care, invasive species control, and assisting at public events.
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Open Door Animal Sanctuary is the largest no-kill shelter in the greater St. Louis area and State of Missouri, providing homeless cats and dogs with a second chance to find a forever family. The sanctuary takes in stray, abused, neglected, and otherwise unwanted animals, offering them shelter, food, medical care, and love.
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The Operation Wild Lands (OWLs) program works with volunteers of all ages to restore and maintain public lands throughout the St. Louis region, focusing on improving wildlife habitats and nature-related outdoor recreation. Volunteers can participate in activities such as area cleanups, trail development and maintenance, and invasive species removal.
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Operation Food Search is Missouri’s largest independent food bank, distributing over $32 million worth of food and necessities each year through more than 600 community partners. They focus on addressing hunger in the bi-state region and provide various programs to support nutrition and food access.
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St. Louis Area Foodbank partners with over 500 hunger-relief programs and agencies to distribute food to people in need. Volunteers help with sorting, assembling, and distributing food bags as well as supporting other volunteers.
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The United Way's Volunteer Center connects volunteers with various opportunities to serve in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. With over 20,000 volunteers connected and a significant impact on communities, the center provides a calendar of organized volunteer events and a platform for partners to post their volunteer needs.
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Urban City Services is a homeless advocacy outreach organization dedicated to helping unhoused individuals find shelter and support. Through various programs like the Bounce Back Project and UCS Street Outreach Program, they offer job training, food assistance, and community services to those in need.
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Nexys currently lists 8 community development volunteer organizations in St. Louis, MO, with 4 additional organizations nearby.
Volunteer work supporting organizations and opportunities related to community development.
Nexys currently lists 8 community development organizations in St. Louis, MO. Visit an organization’s website for its current ways to help.
Yes. Nexys lists 4 additional volunteer organizations in the nearby search area.
Current organization listings include Community Development.
Nearby listings include organizations in Contact For City, MO, Guthrie, MO, Town And Country, MO, Alexandria, MO.
Volunteer listings last updated May 30, 2026.
Nexys listings are based on current organization and group data provided through the Nexys volunteer network. Separate volunteer opportunities are not currently modeled.