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Great Rivers Greenway needs volunteers to help with our annual Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration on Saturday, September 27th, 2025! Mary Meachum and her husband, Revered John Berry Meachum, were American abolitionists who dedicated their lives to educating and freeing enslaved people. You can learn more about Mary Meachum and the significance of the site along the Mississippi Greenway here: http://www.marymeachum.org/
Volunteers are needed for a variety of different tasks, including setting up tables and chairs in the morning, welcoming attendees during the event, and more. Please see the shifts below for more information on each.
Shifts are 1.5 hours in length.
Please dress for the weather including closed toe shoes. Please bring a water bottle and sunscreen. We will provide water, snacks, and additional sunscreen.
Shifts (6)
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Event Setup | 8:00am (CT) | 9:30am (CT) | 24 East Grand Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63147 Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWytCbZ69UCthVeu9 | Help set up chairs, tables, and tents. Note: Includes bending, walking and carrying heavy items. | 9/10 | Over |
| Ride the Shuttle (morning) | 9:30am (CT) | 11:30pm (CT) | 24 East Grand Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63147 Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWytCbZ69UCthVeu9 | Tell attendees about Great Rivers Greenway and Mary Meachum during the shuttle ride. Talking points will be provided, but feel free to visit https://www.marymeachum.org/. | 1/1 | Over |
| Parking at the Flood Gate (morning) | 10:00am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 24 East Grand Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63147 Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWytCbZ69UCthVeu9 | As people park on Prairie, direct them to the event via shuttle or walking. Feel free to bring a friend or family member! Note: Includes walking. | 2/2 | Over |
| Parking at the Flood Gate (afternoon) | 11:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 24 East Grand Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63147 Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWytCbZ69UCthVeu9 | As people park on Prairie, direct them to the event via shuttle or walking. Feel free to bring a friend or family member! Note: Includes walking. | 0/2 | Over |
| Ride the Shuttle (afternoon) | 11:30am (CT) | 1:30pm (CT) | 24 East Grand Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63147 Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWytCbZ69UCthVeu9 | Tell attendees about Great Rivers Greenway and Mary Meachum during the shuttle ride. Talking points will be provided, but feel free to visit https://www.marymeachum.org/. | 1/1 | Over |
| General Event Cleanup | 1:00pm (CT) | 2:30pm (CT) | 24 East Grand Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63147 Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uWytCbZ69UCthVeu9 | Help put away chairs, tables, and tents. Note: Includes bending, walking and carrying heavy items. | 2/10 | Over |