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!

January

Who: Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at Jefferson Barracks, helping clear the park of this invasive species.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Jan. 18
Where: Jefferson Barracks Powder Museum (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225 or katie@openspacestl.org.

Who: 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, Jan. 19
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.

Who: BJC Hospice
What: Volunteers are needed to 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 a.m. - Noon, Monday, Jan. 20 (M.L.K. Day of Service)
Where: 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Mary Lindsley at 314-792-8151 or mary.lindsley@bjc.org.

Who: 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, Jan. 23
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.

Who: 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 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26
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.

February

Who: Saint Louis Dance Theatre
What: Volunteers are needed to hang posters around town for our upcoming winter concert, (RE)Build, Feb. 27 - March 2. Anyone who participates will receive one free ticket to any of the performances during the (RE)Build winter concert weekend.
When: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1
Where: Meet at the Saint Louis Dance Theatre Washington Studio: 3305 Washington Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Stephanie Lynch, slynch@stldancetheatre.org

Who: 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, Feb. 2
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.

Who: HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Family Dinner Program at Old North Academy, assisting with registration, family engagement, and some resource distribution.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5
Where: Old North Academy, 3017 North 13th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org or 314-560-1576.

Who: Queen of Peace Center
What: Volunteers are needed to work the phone lines for our 24-hour telethon, calling donors to gather support. Script provided.
When: Either 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, or 8 a.m. - Noon on Thursday, Feb. 6
Where: 325 N. Newstead Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jennifer Cobb at jennifercobb@ccstl.org.

Who: 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 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9
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.

Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed to watch the children while staff engage in a professional development session.
When: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12
Where: 2101 S. Jefferson Ave. (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: Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at Jefferson Barracks, helping clear the park of this invasive species.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Feb. 15
Where: Jefferson Barracks Powder Museum (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225 or katie@openspacestl.org.

Who: 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, Feb. 16
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.

Who: HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Aspire Academy Black History Program/Family Dinner Event, assisting with registration, family engagement, and some resource distribution.
When: 5 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20
Where: Aspire Academy, 5421 Thekla Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org or 314-560-1576.

Who: 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 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20
Where: 1300 Strassner Dr. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504 or abigail@dsagl.org.

Who: HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Fairview Elementary Black History Month/Family Dinner Event, assisting with registration, family engagement, and some resource distribution.
When: 4:30 - 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27
Where: Fairview Elementary School, 7047 Emma Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org or 314-560-1576.

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