One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
Saint Louis University’s Center for Social Action promotes many forms of community engagement, from episodic service to more in-depth involvement. This list of one-time volunteer opportunities will help SLU students, faculty or staff make a difference based on your schedule and interests. Many are perfect for groups.
February
Gateway Down Syndrome Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our therapeutic playgroup sessions with youth ages 3-8
who have Down syndrome, helping with games, therapies and other activities.
When: 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Susannah Egley
at susannah@gatewaydsa.org.
Register for Gateway Down Syndrome Association
HomeWorks!
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with one of our Family Dinners, a chance for families
and children to connect with school teachers. Help with set-up, food/drink serving,
games/activities, and take-down.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24
Where: Old North Academy, 3017 N. 13th (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Amber Lee at 314-325-9901
or alee@homeworks.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
What: Volunteers are needed for our CHADS Day of Giving Fundraiser, helping with all aspects
of the event.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24
Where: CHADS Office, 4121 Union Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Chelsea Bremer
at chelsea@chadscoalition.org.
HomeWorks!
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with one of our Family Dinners, a chance for families
and children to connect with school teachers. Help with set-up, food/drink serving,
games/activities, and take-down.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26
Where: Fairview Elementary, 7047 Emma Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Amber Lee at 314-325-9901
or alee@homeworks.org.
Lydia's House
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year to
support our mission of helping victims of domestic abuse and their children. Help
is needed with all aspects of the event.
When: Shifts available anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28
Where: Hilton Doubletree, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Janel Uelk at
314-771-4411 or juelk@lydiashouse.org.
March
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
Missouri Regional Science Bowl
What: Volunteers are needed to help with this academic competition for middle and high
school students. Assistance needed with all aspects of the event, including registration,
hospitality, judging, scoring and timekeeping.
When: Shifts available anytime afternoon or evening on Friday, March 6 and anytime all
day on Saturday, March 7
Where: Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jane Hoormann
at janie.hoormann@bayer.com.
Register for Missouri Regional Science Bowl
Old North Restoration Group
What: Volunteers are needed for a community garden clean-up day, helping to weed, trim
and move compost/soil in preparation for the planting season.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 7
Where: 13th St. Community Garden, 2710 N. 13th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Gloria Bratkowski
at 314-421-6038 or jxz75@aol.com.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help cut back native grasses and perennials in preparation
for Spring growth along one of three greenway sites. All tools and supplies provided,
no experience needed. Registration is required to participate.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 7
Where: Multiple sites available - see registration form below.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at
jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
SouthSide Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Champions for Children Gala, helping with greeting,
registration, silent auction and more.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 999 N. 2nd St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Stephanie McKinney at
smckinney@southside-ecc.org or 314-333-7113.
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our Sunlight and Soil spring fundraiser, helping with setup,
guest support, hospitality and more!
When: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7
Where: 1618 Tower Grove Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.
United Congregations of Metro-East
What: Volunteers are needed to engage in phone-banking outreach for our jobs program, letting
people know about employment opportunities.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, Mar. 13
Where: Takes place virtually.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Beth Gutzler at
314-435-3183 or beth@ucmetroeast.org.
Register for United Congregations of Metro-East
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for an Easter Egg Hunt stuffing event, filling eggs with candy
for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt for our families.
When: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, Mar. 13
Where: Clark Family Branch Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at
felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
Gateway Down Syndrome Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our therapeutic playgroup sessions with youth ages 3-8
who have Down syndrome, helping with games, therapies and other activities.
When: 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, March 19
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Susannah Egley
at susannah@gatewaydsa.org.
Register for Gateway Down Syndrome Association
Historic City of Kimmswick
What: Volunteers are needed for our monthly Food Truck Fridays, helping with parking, guest
management, games/activities for kids, and more!
When: 5 - 9 p.m., Friday, March 20
Where: 6041 Third Street, Kimmswick, Missouri (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact info@cityofkimmswick.org or (636) 464-7407.
BJC Hospice
What: Volunteers are needed to help make no-sew fleece blankets for our adult hospice patients.
The only skills needed are the ability to cut fabric and tie knots. We will supply
the fabric and scissors..
When: 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 21
Where: Lutheran Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Lindsley
at mary.lindsley@bjc.org or 314-792-8151.
Midtown Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, which includes a silent
auction, games, and music trivia. Help with set-up and/or tear-down, registration,
50/50 raffles, silent auction, etc.
When: Shifts available 4 - 10 p.m., Saturday, March 21
Where: The Heights, 8001 Dale Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge
at 314.534.1180 or nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, March 22
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our ColorBrave workshop for our children and families,
a space for honest conversations, deeper connections, and collective learning about
identity, empathy, and racial equity.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 27
Where: 1618 Tower Grove Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at
kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.
Register for City Garden Montessori School
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our family Easter Egg Hunt, helping with all aspects of
this fun event.
When: 8 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 28
Where: Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at
felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean up trash along the Mississippi Greenway at the
Arch Riverfront. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed. Registration
is required to participate.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28
Where: 601 S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at
jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, March 29
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.