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Testimonials

“AmeriCorps has truly helped me understand that there are so many things I am capable of doing & overcoming that I once believed I could not.”

—Chelsea Derbyshire, 2021-22 alumni

AmeriCorps St. Louis is a significant asset for the state of Missouri and the country. We are simply blessed that they are based here in Missouri!”

— Melissa Friel, State Voluntary Agency Liaison - Missouri State Emergency Management Agency

“AmeriCorps St. Louis ERT has
created a community of love and support for me that has lasted well beyond my years in the program.”

— Sarah Wood, 2014-2016 alumni

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Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: February 6-7❄️

Temperatures have warmed up this week, but it's still cold!

Based on current forecasts, the overnight emergency winter shelter at AmeriCorps St. Louis will potentially open this FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,

Say hello to this week's #MemberMonday, Ethan 😎

"My name is Ethan, and I am a local from south county St. Louis. Before the corps, I specialized in native plant Horticulture and worked as an intern at Shaw Nature Reserve and as a seasonal work

Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: January 29 - 31❄️

Burr, it's COLD! Life threatening cold.

Based on current forecasts, the overnight emergency winter shelter at AmeriCorps St. Louis will be activated this THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, January 29

On today's #MemberMonday, say hello to Sierra! 👋👋

"Hi everyone! My names Sierra, I’m from Phoenix, Arizona. Before joining AmeriCorps I earned my bachelors in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University, and worked part

"Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. " -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

For this year's #MLKDayofService, our AmeriCorps Members, Staff, and @showmeservice spent the day serving tornado impacted residents in North St. Louis. 9

Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: January 22-24 ❄️

THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who came out this past weekend to volunteer with us! But we need your help again, as temperatures later this week will be even colder 🥶🥶🥶

Help us prepare by si

📣 Alumni Impact Story: Henry, Year 31 (2024-25), originally from Pennsylvania

Current role: Field Management Technician for the Missouri Dept. of Conservation

"My ACSTL experience was pivotal in being able to get this job with MDC, as well as

Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: January 15-17 ❄️

Later this week, overnight temperatures will drop into the low 20s and teens, bringing us three potential nights of shelter activations. Help us prepare by signing up for a shift in advance, and you

Introducing our first #MemberMonday of Year 32!

"Hello I'm Jon from Los Angeles, California. Before I joined ACSTL I was in American Conservation Experience (ACE) Southwest for 5 months doing trail work across Arizona. I never went to college a

Interested in applying for our Emergency Response Team for the 2026-27 term, but have questions and want to learn more? Register for our webinar series with our recruitment team! Link in bio to register.

Next session: Tuesday, January 13th @ 6:30PM

back to the service grind 😎💪🏻 2026 we’re ready for you!

Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: January 1-3 ❄️

After a very warm week, winter is back and temperatures are dipping back down!
Link in bio to sign up or make a donation.

Help us prepare by signing up for a shift in advance, and you will be notif

Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: Thursday, December 18th ❄️

The holiday season is a great time to give back to your community by volunteering. Bring your friends and family! Volunteer hours verification is available if needed.

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As we get closer to the weekend, temperatures are dropping as low 3 degrees on Saturday! There is an urgent need for overnight and early morning volunteers 🦉🌚👀 - link in bio to sign up!

December 12th & 13th:
9:00PM - 1:30AM
1:00AM - 5:30AM

Service snapshot from last month's project with Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum. The team spent time removing invasive species like wintercreeper and removing hazard trees, guided by BCA Horticulturalist & ACSTL alum Andy Clubb.

At Belle

Winter Shelter Volunteer Needs: Week of December 8-14 ❄️

Temperatures in the later half of this week are looking chilly, with overnight lows in the teens. You can sign up for a volunteer shift in advance, and we will notify you 24 hours ahead of the

Winter Shelter Volunteers Needed: Week of December 1-7 ❄️

This week, our winter shelter will activate for the first time this season. It is a very rewarding and eye opening experience; on nights this cold the unhoused community has a true need for a

#GivingTuesday is here ✨

With your help, we can meet the Hope in Action Challenge! Donations to the campaign will be matched - up to $30,000. Thank you to William F. Siedhoff Foundation and the Rohan Nosko Family for their generous matches.

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Stunning views of our Missouri Ozarks 🍂🌲☀✨

📸: @jaredduperrett