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
Food for the Ville
What: Volunteers are needed to help plant trees and blackberry bushes for the Food the
Ville community garden. All tools/materials provided!
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Wednesday, April 2
Where: 4213 W. North Market St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jeanine Learns at 314-560-7959
or jeaninelearns@gmail.com.
Girls in the Know
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual I Am Enough Summit, where over 100 girls will
learn more about wellness and self-esteem improvement. Help with event logistics,
assist with activities, etc.
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 5
Where: SLU Campus - Il Monastero, 3050 Olive Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Peggy Maull at 314-402-8840
or peggy.maull@girlsintheknow.org.
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual National Park Week Riverfront Clean-Up along
the Mississippi River. Perfect for individuals or groups.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 5
Where: St. Louis Riverfront, 50 S. Leonor Sullivan Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo at 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
park of this invasive species.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 5
Where: St. Vincent Park, 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
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 6
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
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.
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.
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 8:00 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
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual National Park Week Riverfront Clean-Up along
the Mississippi River. Perfect for individuals or groups.
When: 9:00 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 26
Where: St. Louis Riverfront, 50 S. Leonor Sullivan Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo at 314-881-8881
or grace.teofilo@archpark.org.
Register for Gateway Arch Park Foundation
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
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.