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.
September
Saint Louis Art Fair
What: Volunteer for the Saint Louis Art Fair, presented by Emerson, to support your community,
develop new skills and participate firsthand in one of the best art festivals in the
nation! Assistance is needed with all aspects of the event, and volunteers receive
free parking and a t-shirt.
When: Anytime 5 - 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6; 11 a.m.
- 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7
Where: Le Meridien Plaza Hotel, 7730 Bonhomme Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Erin Jackson at
Erin@saintlouisartfair.com or 314-863-0278.
Register for Saint Louis Art Fair
Home Works! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Back To School Family Dinner event at Fairview Elementary,
helping serve food and interact with the children.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 10
Where: Fairview Elementary, 7047 Emma Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Katrina Brown
at kbrown@teacherhomesvisit.org or 614-699-0036.
Down Syndrome Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Teen Time event, engaging our teens with Down syndrome
in a variety of games and activities.
When: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 12
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at 314-833-7560 or abigail@dsagsl.org.
Camp Circle Star
What: Volunteers are needed to be a Volunteer Buddy for a camper with a disability at our
day camp full of activities, sports and games!
When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: Meet at Sam's Club in Des Peres - transportation provided from there (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier
at Renee@campcirclestar.com or 314-667-4766.
Kindness Begins With Me
What: Volunteers are needed for our Pickleball Tournament and World Market event.
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: Francis Park Tennis Courts (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Toni Zychinski
at toni.zychinski@kindmestl.org or (314) 440-2355.
Register for Kindness Begins With Me
Down Syndrome Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Disney Trivia Night for Families, helping with all
aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 3:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet,
abigail@dsagsl.org or 314-833-7560.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
St. Louis Children's Hospital - Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Tri-My-Best Adaptive Triathlon for children
with cerebral palsy, helping with all aspects of the race and event.
When: 8 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, Sept. 14
Where: Washington University Danforth Campus Athletic Complex, 330 Big Bend Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Julie Grassi at
Julie.Grassi@bjc.org or 314-495-4367.
Register for St. Louis Children's Hospital
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway celebrate 25 years of greenways
in St. Louis. Help us with general event set-up tasks and then join us for a huge
community meal!
When: Anytime 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15
Where: Missouri History Museum - 5700 Lindell Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at
jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Down Syndrome Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program, engaging our younger children
with Down syndrome in a variety of activities and exercises.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at 314-833-7560 or abigail@dsagsl.org.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help with an all-day BioBlitz, snapping pictures of animals
and plants on your own or join an expert-led session with the Missouri Department
of Conservation and Great Rivers Greenway.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Gravois Greenway: Grant’s Trail – 4379 Hoffmeister Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at
jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for the Father Dixon Cemetery Clean Up, helping maintain this
historic cemetery by trimming branches, cleaning up headstones, etc.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: 845 Sappington Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pederson,
admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
Veteran's Affairs Healthcare Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our Women Warriors Baby Shower, a drive-thru event for
expecting and new veteran mothers that provides essential baby items, resources, and
a celebration of new life for those who have served. Help with setup and decorating,
event operations, distributing gifts, and afternoon cleanup.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Sylvia Stephens
at sylvia.stephens@va.gov or 314-652-4100 ext. 69120.
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Water Polo Charity Match, to raise funds for
The Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
When: Anytime 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: 4020 Benne Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Becca Polizzi,
Becca.Polizzi@ssmhealth.com.
Register for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
What: Volunteers are needed for our "Monarch Experience", helping guide children and families
through various life cycle stations and activities, a monarch craft, fabulous partners,
and story-time.
When: Shifts are 9:45 a.m. - noon, 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., and 1:45 - 4 p.m., on Saturday,
Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21
Where: 15050 Faust Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact the Butterfly
House Education Team, butterflyhouseeducation@mobot.org or 314-577-0888 x2.
Register for Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
My180 Youth Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our monthly Family Fun Night, helping with an evening of
food, games, and activities for youth served by our program and their families.
When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 24
Where: 1428 Warren St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Roy Jefferson
at rjefferson@my180yp.org or 314-649-0757.
Our Lady's Inn
What: Volunteers are needed for our Fundraiser Luncheon, helping with all aspects of the
event.
When: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 24 (set-up) or 10 a.m. - Noon, Thursday, September
25 (luncheon)
Where: Defiance Ridge Vineyards, 2711 S. Missouri 94 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Karen Nolkemper
at knolkemper@ourladysinn.org or 314-736-1544, ext. 215.
DeSales Community Development
What: Volunteers are needed to help inventory and organize equipment in the Fox Park Field
House at the end of DeSales' summer youth baseball season - a program provided free-of-charge
to local families. Volunteers will help count, organize, and reshelf baseball equipment
(helmets, gloves, bats, etc.) and extra uniforms.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26
Where: Fox Park Fieldhouse, 2716 Shenandoah Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Mariah Byrne Sullivan
at mariah@desalescd.com or (314) 267-0433.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help us celebrate the life of abolitionist Mary Meachum
along the Mississippi River. Help with general event help tasks and then stay to join
us for the celebration!
When: Anytime 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing, 24 East Grand Avenue (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at
jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the National Public Lands Day Riverfront Clean-up.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo-Hilker
at 314-881-8881 or grace.teofilo@archpark.org.
Register for Gateway Arch Park Foundation
National Kidney Foundation - St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for the St. Louis Kidney Walk, helping with all aspects of
the event.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 28
Where: Westport Plaza, 111 West Port Plaza Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Melissa Miller,
314-961-2828 x482, melissa.miller@kidney.org.
National Kidney Foundation - St. Louis
October
Camp Circle Star
What: Volunteers are needed to be a Volunteer Buddy for a camper with a disability at our
day camp full of activities, sports and games!
When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: Meet at Sam's Club in Des Peres - transportation provided from there (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier
at Renee@campcirclestar.com or 314-667-4766.
Women in Charge
What: Volunteers are needed to help set up for our annual Fall Fundraiser event, assisting
with decorations, preparing tables, hanging signs and more.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: TechArtista, 725 Kingsland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Drew Duda at 314-432-7300
or drew@womenincharge.org.
Girls in the Know
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our annual Brunch Fundraiser, assisting with set
up, cleanup, welcoming guests and the raffle.
When: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5
Where: Hilton Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Jessica Eagen
at 314-884-1621 or jessica.eagen@girlsintheknow.org.
STL Village
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Gala Fundraiser, helping with all aspects of
the event.
When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7
Where: La Verona, 4925 Daggett (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Madeline Franklin
at 314-240-5020 or mfranklin@stlvillage.org.
Bel-Nor Tree Board
What: Volunteers are needed to help plant trees throughout the Bel-Nor neighborhood, for
the Fall Planting Workday.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 11
Where: Intersection of Audrain and Delavan Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Dan Riley at 314-497-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our 5K Run for Ovarian Cancer, assisting with water stations,
handing out medals, etc.
When: Anytime 6 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 12
Where: Tower Grove Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Tabitha Tomko
at 314-966-7562 or ttomko@sloca.org.
Register for St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Association
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
What: Volunteers are needed for our 20th Annual Gala, Illuminating the Future, helping
with all aspects of the event.
When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16
Where: Ritz-Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Fawn Swela, 314-620-8610
or fawn@chadscoalition.org.
Down Syndrome Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program, engaging our younger children
with Down syndrome in a variety of activities and exercises.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet
at 314-833-7560 or abigail@dsagsl.org.
Nurses for Newborns
What: Volunteers are needed for our Spooky Trivia Fundraiser, helping with all aspects
of the event.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17
Where: Crestwood Community Centre, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kate Steele at
kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.org.
Register for Nurses for Newborns
Girls in the Know
What: Volunteers are needed to help with the Day of Knowledge conference for girls to attend
workshops on self-esteem, mental health and empowerment. Assist with registration,
etc.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Des Peres Lodge, 1050 Des Peres Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Jessica Eagen
at 314-884-1621 or jessica.eagen@girlsintheknow.org.
Vivent Health
What: Volunteers are needed for the Art of PAWS and People (AOPP) event, a one-night celebration
of art, community, and care. that raises funds for the PAWS Program and all Vivent
Health services in STL. Help with set-up, guest check-in, bartending, art handling,
and clean-up.
When: Shifts available anytime 10 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, October 18
Where: Gatsby Ballroom, 1014 Locust St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Madison Launius
at madison.launius@viventhealth.org.
Almost Home
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, handing out candy and helping
with activities and games for children and their families.
When: Shifts available anytime 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, October 24
Where: 3200 Vincent Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Satonya Booker
at sbooker@almosthomestl.org.
Alzheimers Association
What: Volunteers are needed for the St. Louis Hit Cider Hustle 10K and 5K, helping with
all aspects of the race.
When: Shifts available anytime 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Summit Dr. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Chase Gammage
at chase@allcommunityevents.com.
Register for Alzheimers Association
Camp Circle Star
What: Volunteers are needed to be a Volunteer Buddy for a camper with a disability at our
day camp full of activities, sports and games!
When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Meet at Sam's Club in Des Peres - transportation provided from there (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier
at Renee@campcirclestar.com or 314-667-4766.
National Kidney Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the NKF St. Louis Golf Classic, assisting with course support,
auction and program, and more.
When: Shifts available anytime 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
Where: Whitmoor Country Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Steve Viola at
314-961-2828 or steve.viola@kidney.org.
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for the 33rd Annual Interfaith Dinner and Celebration, helping
with set up, decorations, check-in, and clean-up.
When: Shifts available anytime Noon - 10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pederson,
admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
St. Francis Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, handing out candy and helping
with activities and games for children and their families.
When: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30
Where: 4222 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jazmin Pintor
at 314-632-6704 or jpintor@ccstl.org.