Need Volunteers?

What we do

Fuel is a professionally run non-profit volunteer group that supports neighborhood and community groups in the City of St. Louis by providing volunteers to assist with 1-2 day projects and events.

Get Fuel

To request volunteers for your community project or event, simply send an e-mail to us at info@fuelforthecity.org at least 3 months prior to your event. Volunteer requests will be reviewed and graded on a point system that relates to promoting safety, beautification, prosperity, diversity, and community relationships in the City neighborhoods. When submitting a volunteer request, you will need to include:

  • General Project/Event Details
  • Who is the direct beneficiary of the event?
  • How does the event benefit the community?
  • How many volunteers are needed per shift (1 ½-3 hour shifts max)
  • What are the shifts?
  • What are the Duties?
  • What are the volunteers expected to wear?
  • Who is the contact and where do volunteers check in?
  • Where do the volunteers park?
  • Will volunteers incur any costs?
  • Will water/refreshments be provided?
  • If The Event Is Outside, Is There A Rain Date?
  • Other Relevant Info

Fuel Volunteer Facts (please read)

  • We are a non-profit organization who offers volunteers to other non-profit organizations free of charge.
  • Our primary goal is to support City neighborhood and community groups who promote safety, beautification, prosperity, diversity, and community relationships.
  • We do not support political, religious, or health related organizations, but we might be able to direct you to a group that does.
  • We specialize in 1-2 day events and projects such as: neighborhood clean up & painting, festivals, fundraisers, landscaping, etc.
  • We supply volunteers, not money.
  • We are experienced fundraiser and special event staffers (silent auctions, concessions, beer and wine service, ushers, ticket handling, light set up and more.)
  • Many of our members are “TIPS” certified.

Due to liability concerns:

  • We do not handle money at events. Only Fuel board members may handle cash at events, when pre-arranged.
  • We do not provide transportation/shuttling services.
  • We do not do event set up/breakdown, or heavy lifting.