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.
April
Annie's Hope
What: Volunteers are needed for a Family Game Night for kids who have lost a parent.
When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, April 10
Where: 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Rhiannon Eilers, 314-965-5015
or rhiannone@annieshope.org.
Immigrant Home English Learning Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping either with
setup or running the actual event (greeting, scoring, etc.).
When: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, April 11 (setup) or 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 12
(event)
Where: 4200 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jacquelyn Ballard at 314-390-5706
or jballard@ihelpstl.org.
Register for Immigrant Home English Learning Program
Operation Food Search
What: Volunteers are needed to help pack donated personal care items collected by the Girl
Scouts, loading them into boxes for transportation to our center.
When: Anytime 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 12 (shifts available)
Where: Two locations: Dierbergs at 421 Lafayette Center (Directions via Google Maps), or Tiemeyer Park at 3311 Ashby Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Will Beshore at 314-451-2472
or will.beshore@operationfoodsearch.org.
Register for Operation Food Search - Dierbergs Location
Register for Operation Food Search - Tiemeyer Park Location
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Confluence Trash Bash, helping keep St. Louis'
waterways clean and free from trash!
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 12
Where: Various locations throughout the region - click registration below for more information.
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Earthday 365
What: Volunteers are needed for our Earth Month Clean Up, in partnership with North Newstead
Association and the Wells Goodfellow Improvement Associations. We’ll work in the surrounding
alleys and blocks, and food will be provided.
When: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 12
Where: 1371 Hamilton Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth, 314-282-7533
or elizabeth@earthday-365.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in a variety of
sports, dance and music activities.
When: Anytime 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, April 13
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Small Steps Therapy Program, running activities
for children with Down Syndrome.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, April 17
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504
or abigail@dsagl.org.
Let Me Run
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our 5K Let Me Run registration table, helping
people youth up for this healthy fun run.
When: Anytime 6 a.m - 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19
Where: MoDOT Transportation Management Center, 14301 S. Outer Forty Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jamie Dresser at jamie@letmerun.org.
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at Mallard Lake in Creve Coeur Park,
helping clear the area of this invasive species.
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 19
Where: Mallard Lake, Creve Coeur Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Forestry Advisory Committee
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Park Pavillion Spring Cleanup event, assisting
with pruning plants, raking leaves, weeding and mulching.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 19
Where: Leadale Dr. and Rockdale Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Deborah Shackleford at
314-258-1837 or deborahshackleford19@gmail.com.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Helping Hands Volunteer Club, where volunteers
with and without Down syndrome help put together mailings, make cards, create decorations
for events, and much more!
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, April 24
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504
or abigail@dsagl.org.
HomeWorks! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed for a workshop with our families at Fairview Elementary, assisting
with snacks, sign-in, and passing out resources.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday, April 24
Where: 7047 Emma Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org.
Lupus Foundation of America - Heartland Region
What: Volunteers are needed for the Lupus Foundation's Purple Ball fundraiser, helping
with setup and/or the event.
When: Anytime 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, April 25
Where: The Moto Museum, 3408 Locust St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Alyson Goforth at 636-439-0457
or goforth@lupus.org.
KidSmart
What: Volunteers are needed for the Wine and Chef Event fundraiser.
When: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, April 25
Where: StrathAlbyn Farm Clubs, 552 Wolfrum Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Ronnie Winterich at 314-291-6211
or ronnie@kidsmartstl.org.
National MS Society Gateway Chapter
What: Volunteers are needed for the Walk MS: St. Charles County, our annual event to raise
awareness and funds for a cure for multiple sclerosis.
When: Anytime 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Lakeside 370 Park, 1000 Lakeside Park Dr. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Amy Stock at 816-448-2189
or amy.stock@nmss.org.
Register for National MS Society Gateway Chapter
Bel-Nor Tree Board
What: Volunteers are needed for our Arbor Day Tree Planting event, helping plant small
trees along our streets and sidewalks.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 26
Where: Intersection of Nordic and Glen Echo (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Dan Riley, 314-497-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
Women in Charge
What: Volunteers are needed for our Game Night Fundraiser, helping with all aspects of
the event.
When: Anytime 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26
Where: Christ the King, 7324 Balson Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jimmie Calmese at 314-432-7300
or jimmie@womenincharge.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in swimming activities.
When: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
May
HomeWorks! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed for a workshop with our families at North Side Community School,
assisting with snacks, sign-in, and passing out resources.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 2
Where: 3033 N. Euclid Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org.
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the Old Courthouse Grand Reopening Celebration, assisting
with activities, reception, etc.
When: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (shifts available), Saturday, May 3
Where: Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St. (Directions via Google Maps) and Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo-Hilker,
314-881-8881 or grace.teofilo@archpark.org.
Register for Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at St. Vincent Park, helping clear the
area of this invasive species.
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, May 3
Where: 7335 St Charles Rock Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Girls on the Run St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Spring 5K, an end-of-season celebration for
all the girls who have participated in the Girls on the Run program across the region.
Assist with all aspects of the race, before, during or after!
When: Anytime 5 a.m. - noon, Saturday, May 10 (shifts available)
Where: Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler at 314-862-6266
or liz@gotrstl.org.
Women in Charge
What: Volunteers are needed for the "Celebrating Annual Children's Mental Health Day" event
helping with all aspects.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, May 10
Where: 1000 N. Vandeventer (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Isaac McBride at imcbride@visionforchildren.org.
Nine PBS
What: Antiques Roadshow is going to be in St. Louis, and volunteers are needed for all
aspects of the event. Assist with all greeting and registration, helping vendors,
set production and running, and much more!
When: Anytime 6 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 (shifts available); ALL volunteer must
attend a orientation on Monday, May 12 from 4-5pm
Where: Grant's Farm (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Cindy La at cindyla@ninepbs.org or 314-512-9634.
Angels' Arms
What: Volunteers are needed for the "Sip and Savor" fundraising event, helping with guest
check-in and registration.
When: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16
Where: Hilton Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Melissa Singler at 314-842-8400
or melissa@angelsarms.org.
Saint Louis Zoo
What: Volunteers are needed for our Make Tracks Through The Zoo walk/run fundraiser. Help
at breakfast and water stations, the start and finish lines, and the awards area.
When: Shifts available anytime 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 18
Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Emerick at 314-646-4661
or emerick@stlzoo.org.