How to Get Involved
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Run for an Executive Board Seat
Paid members can seek to serve for the following year via vote of current members each October.
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Join a Committee
Passionate about a project or issue in Benton Park West? Take an active role in improving our neighborhood by joining a committee!
Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities come in all shapes and sizes; a day, an hour, a one time event, or a monthly occurrence. Benton Park West relies on volunteers! If you find yourself with spare time, please considering volunteering.
Video: Volunteers at 2014 Soulard Oktoberfest beer booth. A fundraiser for Benton Park West and Marine Villa.
Annual Events and Activities
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Dog Park (Opening, Yappie Hours, Howl-O-Ween)
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Easter Eggstravaganza
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Cinco de Mayo/People's Joy Parade
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Community Garden
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IndiHop
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Fair St. Louis (beer booth fundraiser)
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Back-to-School
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National Night Out
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November Pot-Luck
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Monthly Litter Clean Up
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Neighborhood Meetings
Possible tasks may include:
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Give out treats at Easter Eggstravaganza
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Weed the community gardens or planters
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Call the volunteer list to see if folks are available for a task or event
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Greet folks and ask them to sign-in at neighborhood meetings
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Help pour beer at fundraisers