Volunteer Opportunities

When you bring good people and good causes together, you're bound to come up with something great. Joining a civic organization can be a great way to meet new people and expand your business network, all while making the Saint Charles community a better place.

Community Groups

Here is a list of the largest groups operating within Saint Charles:

For an extended list of more specific community service opportunities, visit the Community Council of St. Charles County online.

Municipal Volunteers

The City of Saint Charles is always seeking qualified volunteers to serve on our many Boards, Commissions, and Committees when openings exist. If you are interested and you reside in the City of St. Charles, please print our application form. The City of Saint Charles also seeks qualified volunteers in several different departments.

Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau located at 230 South Main Street in Historic downtown St. Charles seeks enthusiastic volunteers to help staff the front desk. Volunteers are needed seven days a week to primarily answer phones and greet visitors. They may also assist with mailings, packet assembly, name tags, invitations, and other special projects. View more information and the application online.

Saint Charles Animal Control

Animal Control, a division of the St. Charles Police Department, seeks volunteers at its facility on West Randolph Road to help with the following:

  • Answer phones
  • Bathe and groom approved animals
  • Clean animal cages
  • Provide visitors with general information
  • Show animals available for adoption
  • Sweep and mop floors

To be an Animal Control volunteer, you must be 18 years of age or older and enjoy working with animals and people.

St. Charles Sister Cities Program

The St. Charles Sister Cities Program seeks volunteers to lend their support, knowledge, and expertise. Members will serve on committees, assist with events and activities, provide overnight accommodations and hospitality for visiting delegations, serve as translators or tour guides, or volunteer for any of a variety of other programs or projects.