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Published 2/10/26 5:34PM
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Help takedown HOLIDAY LIGHT'S in the community garden

VETERAN WOMEN OF INFLUENCE
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near St. Louis, MO
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Date:
    February 18, 2026
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Seeking 6 volunteers for holiday light take-down. Tasks include removing lights from trees and garden areas, wrapping and organizing strands, placing them in containers, and storing in basement. 2–4 hour commitment.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Urban Areas, Veterans, Volunteering, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    12+

    Description

    Help takedown HOLIDAY LIGHT'S in the community garden

    The Vandeventer Neighborhood Community Healing and Meditation Garden is ready to transition out of winter and into spring — and we need at least 6 reliable volunteers to help us safely take down and store our holiday lights.

    WHAT WE NEED HELP WITH:

    🔹 2 Volunteers (Tree Crew)

    • Carefully take down lights from trees
    • Wrap and organize lights
    • Place lights into labeled storage containers
    • Carry containers to the basement for storage

    🔹 4 Volunteers (Garden Crew)

    • Remove lights from archways, bushes, and garden areas
    • Wrap and organize lights
    • Place lights into storage containers
    • Carry containers to the basement for storage

    Location

    On-site

    Vandeventer Neighborhood Community Healing & Meditation Garden

    4261 Cook Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113, USA
    Directions

    The Garden which sits at the corner of Cook & Pendleton has a sign in the garden "Vandeventer Garden".

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Volunteers should be able to do light lifting, have good eyesight to safely cut zip ties (not light wires), and wear gardening gloves. Hand pruners required. Come prepared to have fun!!

    All fields are required
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