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
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.
Food Outreach
What: Volunteers are needed for our Volunteer Appreciation Event, where we recognize individuals
who have devoted 50+ hours of service to the organization. Help prepare and serve
the meal, clean up, etc.
When: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, April 25
Where: 3117 Olive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Ellie Martin at 314-710-5529
or ellie@foodoutreach.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.
Interfaith Partnership STL
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with processing and boxing up donations for the Circle
of Concern Food Warehouse.
When: Either Noon-4 p.m. or 3-7 p.m., Saturday, May 10
Where: Ballwin Post Office, 15455 Manchester Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Mary Pedersen, admin@interfathstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership STL - Noon-4 p.m. Shift
Register for Interfaith Partnership STL - 3-7 p.m. Shift
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 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.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.
Perennial
What: Volunteers are needed for a Community Clothing Swap, an event that diverts 2,500
pounds of textiles from the landfill. Help with sorting and hanging donated clothes.
When: Shifts available anytime 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 23, and 1 - 3 p.m.,
Saturday, May 24
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 1001 Park Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Carpenter at 314-832-2288
or katie@perennialstl.org.