Mother to Mother is run mostly by volunteers. The primary volunteer activity is the telephone support. Other opportunities for fundraising and community outreach are also available.

Volunteer Opportunities

Telephone opportunities:

Telephone support volunteers receive a 15-hour training prior to being assigned a mom. The training is conducted by Dr. Darcell (Darcy) Scharff and includes topics such as: 1) helping moms deal with their current beliefs about their pregnancy, their baby, being a mother, returning to work, etc.; 2) helping moms get what they want through communication and assertiveness skills; and 3) dealing with emotions. Women who have participated in the training have found it to be insightful and fun, as well as an opportunity to create another support system. Trainings are free and held once a year in the fall. Contact Darcy at 314-977-4009 or Linda Meyer at 314-644-7001 or use our online contact form.

Fundraising opportunities:

Mother to Mother relies strictly on donations and grants for its income. Therefore a number of volunteer opportunities exist and include:

• Assist with the annual solicitation of donations by helping to create a solicitation letter and prepare the letter for mailing.
• Assist with the annual trivia night and silent auction. Help is needed with soliciting goods & services, working the event, and set-up and tear down.
• Assist with other events such as gift-wrapping at Borders.

Community Outreach and Education opportunities:

• Distribute brochures to physician office, hospitals and other organizations.
• Conduct presentations about Mother to Mother at local organizations.
• Help work events such as Parents as Teachers workshops and conferences.

Volunteers L to R: Amy Robinson, Mary Scouby, Darcy Scharff,
Lisa McDonald, Gina Tretter, Linda Meyer, Ann Book, Jennifer Fuller

Special Thanks!

• Thank you to Tony Smallmon and Mid America Web Solutions for developing this website for Mother to Mother at a reduced cost.
• Thank you to Kathy Jessen for helping to fund the website's development and maintenance.
• Thank you to St. Luke's Hospital for providing meeting space for our Board meetings.