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!
September
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program, helping with activities
for children with Down Syndrome.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
Who: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Glennon Gallup, a charity polo event. Assist
with set-up, check-in, driving golf carts, food/drink tents and more!
When: Shifts available anytime 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: 4020 Benne Road (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Becca Polizzi
at 314-678-6622 or becca.polizzi@ssmhealth.com.
Register for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
Who: Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for a neighborhood cleanup on North Grand Boulevard, preparing
for a future section of the Brickline Greenway connecting SLU to Fairground Park.
All tools and materials provided. Perfect for small or large groups, but please register
early.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: Various locations along North Grand Boulevard. Volunteers will be assigned area upon
registration.
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero
at 314-485-7357 or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Who: St. Louis City 13th Ward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with neighborhood clean-up days in various neighborhoods
of the 13th Ward. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for groups!
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, September 21
Where: Various locations - will be assigned area.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Daryl Henderson at 314-452-1179
or hendersond@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: Home Sweet Home
What: Volunteers are needed for our Back to the 80s Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with
all aspects of the event. Dinner provided!
When: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: Moolah Shrine, 12545 Fee Fee Rd. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Alexis Myers at
314-448-9838 or volunteer@homesweethomestl.org.
Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed to watch children during a staff development session.
When: 3 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25
Where: 2101 S. Jefferson Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Cleo Zundel at 314-333-7111
or czundel@southside-ecc.org.
Who: HomeWorks!
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our family dinner at Fairview Elementary, as a
way to engage with parents and families of the school children. Serve dinner, sign
families up for the home visit program, and more!
When: 4:30 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25
Where: Fairview Elementary, 7047 Emma Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Helping Hands Volunteer Club, assisting other volunteers
(both with Down Syndrome and without) with projects such as making cards and gifts
for partners, creating decorations for events, and putting together informational
packets.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
Who: Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our Sensory-Friendly Tent for children while
their parents shop at the Farmer's Market. Assist with games, activities, etc.
When: Anytime 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28
Where: 4257 Northeast Drive (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Tara Morton at 314-649-8920
or volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
Who: St. Louis Association of Community Organizations (SLACO)
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Keeping It Clean on the Hodiamont Tracks event,
picking up litter around the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church area.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Sept. 28
Where: 915 N. Taylor (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Judith Arnold at 314-305-1661
or arnold.judith@yahoo.com.
Who: St. Louis City 13th Ward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with neighborhood clean-up days in various neighborhoods
of the 13th Ward. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for groups!
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, September 28
Where: Various locations - will be assigned area.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Daryl Henderson at 314-452-1179
or hendersond@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Hispanic Family Picnic, helping serve food and playing
with children in attendance. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not necessary.
When: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Who: Bailey Youth Enrichment Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with event
set-up, greeting, scoring, running answer sheets, and more!
When: Anytime 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28
Where: First Congregational Church of Webster Groves, 10 W. Lockwood Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Harold Bailey at 314-456-9838
or byefhb@gmail.com.
Who: Nurses for Newborns
What: Volunteers are needed for our Homecoming Trivia Night Pep Rally, helping with all
aspects of this fundraising event.
When: Anytime 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28
Where: Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Ln. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Kate Steele at
314-455-6412 or kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.org.
Register for Nurses For Newborns
Who: Butterfly House
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Birthday Bash, helping with games, activities
and other events as we celebrate the founding of the Butterfly House.
When: Shifts available anytime 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on either Saturday, Sept. 28 or Sunday,
Sept. 29.
Where: 15050 Faust Dr. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Shayan Farhang
at 314-577-0888 or sfarhang@mobot.org.
October
Who: Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack, removing the invasive species from
a local park. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for small or large groups,
but please register ahead of time.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Cliff Cave Park, 806 Cliff Cave Rd. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero
at 314-485-7357 or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Who: St. Louis City 13th Ward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with neighborhood clean-up days in various neighborhoods
of the 13th Ward. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for groups!
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Various locations - will be assigned area.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Daryl Henderson at 314-452-1179
or hendersond@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: Sherwood Forest
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser to support our mission
of hosting summer camps for children of low-income families. Help with registration,
silent auction, scoring, raffle and set-up/take-down.
When: Anytime 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: The Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Wright
at laurenw@sherwoodforeststl.org.
Who: Girls in the Know
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Let's Hear it for the Girls Celebration Brunch,
our annual fund-raising event.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, October 6
Where: Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Peggy Maull at peggy.maull@girlsintheknow.org.
Who: Saint Louis Zoo
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Boo at the Zoo family-friendly Halloween-themed
experience. Help monitor the maze, guide families, in activity/craft areas and more!
When: 4:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., any day from Oct. 8 - Oct. 30
Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Katie Emerick,
314-646-4661 or emerick@stlzoo.org.
Who: Immigrant Home English Learning Program (I-HELP)
What: Volunteers are needed for our Mini-Golf Tournament, running games, the concession
stand, or registration.
When: 4:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., any day from Oct. 8 - Oct. 30
Where: St. John the Baptist, 4200 Delor St. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Jacquelyn Ballard
at 314-370-5706 or jballard@ihelpstl.org.
Register for Immigrant Home English Learning Program
Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with event
set-up, greeting, games, and more!
When: Anytime 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11
Where: Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 2934 Marshall Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Cleo Zundel at 314-333-7111
or czundel@southside-ecc.org.
Who: Vivent Health
What: Volunteers are needed for Art of PAWS and People 2024, an auction of art to support
our Pets Are Wonderful Support program for people we serve. Assist with set-up, registration,
art handling, check-out and more.
When: Anytime 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Gallery 1014, 1014 Locust St. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Madison Ratay at 618-402-5099
or madison.ratay@viventhealth.org.
Who: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Sun Run 6K or 1-mile walk, helping with registration,
course management, food/drink stations, and activity booths.
When: Anytime 6:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, Oct. 13
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Becca Polizzi
at 314-678-6622 or becca.polizzi@ssmhealth.com.
Register for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
Who: Midtown Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our Midtown Cornhole Tournament, raising funds for our
youth program. Help with set-up, registration, and other duties as needed.
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13
Where: 4 Hands Brewing, 1220 S. 8th St. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge,
314-534-1180 or nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.
Register for Midtown Community Services
Who: Christian Friends of New Americans
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Golf Benefit, helping with all aspects of the
tournament.
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, October 14
Where: Greenbriar Hills Country Club, 12665 Big Bend Road (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Kerry Pozaric at kpozaric@cfna-stl.org.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program, helping with activities
for children with Down Syndrome.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
Who: Promise Community Homes
What: Volunteers are needed for our Gala: Blueprints and Bowties fundraising event.
When: Either 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (set-up) or 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (event), Friday, Oct. 18.
Where: Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N. Warson Road (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Meghan Higdon, 314-567-1522
or meghanh@promisecommunityhomes.org.
Who: Camp Circle Star
What: Volunteers are needed for our day camp for children with disabilities, assisting
with various activities and experiences.
When: 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: Meet at Des Peres Sam's Club, transportation via bus w/ campers provided form there
(Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier at 314-667-4766
or renee@campcirclestar.com.
Who: Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Mary Meachum celebration along the Mississippi
Greenway. Help with set-up, directing traffic and more, then stay for the festivities!
When: Either 9 - 11 a.m. or 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 24 East Grand Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero
at 314-485-7357 or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Who: Flance Early Learning Center
What: Volunteers are needed for the International FAM Fest, a food, arts and music festival
to support our children.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 1908 O'Fallon St. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jami Hirsch, 314-881-0854
or jhirsch@flancecenter.org.
Who: Bel-Nor Neighborhood Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Trick-or-Tree Planting, helping plant small trees along
our streets and sidewalks.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 8416 Natural Bridge Rd. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Dan Riley, 314-979-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
Who: St. Louis City 13th Ward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with neighborhood clean-up days in various neighborhoods
of the 13th Ward. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for groups!
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: Various locations - will be assigned area.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Daryl Henderson at 314-452-1179
or hendersond@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: National Kidney Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Golf Classic fundraiser, helping with all aspects
of the event.
When: Anytime 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22
Where: 1100 Whitmoor Drive (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Kevin McCarthy
at 224-301-1106 or kevin.mccarthy@kidney.org.
Register for National Kidney Foundation
Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed to watch children during a staff development session.
When: 3 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23
Where: 2101 S. Jefferson Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Cleo Zundel at 314-333-7111
or czundel@southside-ecc.org.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Helping Hands Volunteer Club, assisting other volunteers
(both with Down Syndrome and without) with projects such as making cards and gifts
for partners, creating decorations for events, and putting together informational
packets.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
Who: All Community Events
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Hot Cider Hustle of St. Louis, helping with
all aspects of this fundraising event.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abby Hamerstadt,
abby@allcommunityevents.com.
Register for All Community Events
Who: Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our Sensory-Friendly Tent for children while
their parents shop at the Farmer's Market. Assist with games, activities, etc.
When: Anytime 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: 4257 Northeast Drive (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Tara Morton at 314-649-8920
or volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
Who: Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for our River Des Peres Trash Bash, helping clean the River
Des Peres watershed in St. Louis city and county.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Various locations - see registration for more details.
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Adelle Arnold
at 314-835-9225 or volunteer@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Who: St. Louis City 13th Ward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with neighborhood clean-up days in various neighborhoods
of the 13th Ward. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for groups!
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Various locations - will be assigned area.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Daryl Henderson at 314-452-1179
or hendersond@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: Communities First
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual community Spooktacular Halloween celebration
for families and youth. Assist with activity tables, games, bounce houses, food/drinks,
and more!
When: Anytime Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Hyde Park (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Maggie Hourd-Bryant at
mhbryant@communitiesfirststl.com.
Who: HomeWorks!
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our family dinner at Fairview Elementary, as a
way to engage with parents and families of the school children. Serve dinner, sign
families up for the home visit program, and more!
When: 4:30 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30
Where: Fairview Elementary, 7047 Emma Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org.