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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.

February

Highway To Destiny  

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with a Valentine's Day raffle fundraiser, judging written submissions from community members on the meaning of love.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10
Where: Can be done virtually/remotely
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Tamela Nixon at highwaytodestiny@gmail.com or 314-973-6801.

Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries

What: Volunteers are needed sporadically to assist with events and shows throughout the year, helping with ushering, etc. Join us for a short orientation regarding expectations and opportunities for volunteering with The Sheldon!
When: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12
Where: Remote - on Teams (link provided after registering)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Parker Miller, 314-533-9900, ext. 23, pmiller@thesheldon.org

Register for Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries

Freddie Ford Family Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for the Heroes for Autism Summit, helping with all aspects of this conference for families of children with autism.
When: Shifts available anytime 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Five Oaks on Warson, 1200 N. Warson Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.

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Concordia Lutheran Church and the Tim Tebow Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Night to Shine event, a dance for youth with developmental disabilities. Help with set-up, dance floor, food prep and serving, and more!
When: 5 - 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: 505 S. Kirkwood Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Stacy Knorp at sknorp@mac.com or 314-698-3426. 

Register for Concordia Lutheran Church and the Tim Tebow Foundation

United Congregations of Metro-East

What: Volunteers are needed to engage in phone-banking outreach for our jobs program, letting people know about employment opportunities.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Takes place virtually.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Beth Gutzler at 314-435-3183 or beth@ucmetroeast.org

Register for United Congregations of Metro-East

Revitalization 2000

What: Volunteers are needed for a STEAM activity morning with neighborhood youth, engaging them in a variety of educational activities and games.
When: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: Claver House, 4155 Kennerly Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Bridgette Duffield at bridgetteduffield90@gmail.com or 404-697-4737.  

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Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.

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Gateway Down Syndrome Association  

What: Volunteers are needed for our therapeutic playgroup sessions with youth ages 3-8 who have Down syndrome, helping with games, therapies and other activities.
When: 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Susannah Egley at susannah@gatewaydsa.org

Register for Gateway Down Syndrome Association

HomeWorks!  

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with one of our Family Dinners, a chance for families and children to connect with school teachers. Help with set-up, food/drink serving, games/activities, and take-down.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24
Where: Old North Academy, 3017 N. 13th (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Amber Lee at 314-325-9901 or alee@homeworks.org.  

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458. 

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CHADS Coalition for Mental Health  

What: Volunteers are needed for our CHADS Day of Giving Fundraiser, helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24
Where: CHADS Office, 4121 Union Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Chelsea Bremer at chelsea@chadscoalition.org.  

HomeWorks!  

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with one of our Family Dinners, a chance for families and children to connect with school teachers. Help with set-up, food/drink serving, games/activities, and take-down.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26
Where: Fairview Elementary, 7047 Emma Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Amber Lee at 314-325-9901 or alee@homeworks.org

Lydia's House

What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year to support our mission of helping victims of domestic abuse and their children. Help is needed with all aspects of the event.
When: Shifts available anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28
Where: Hilton Doubletree, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Janel Uelk at 314-771-4411 or juelk@lydiashouse.org

March

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.

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Missouri Regional Science Bowl

What: Volunteers are needed to help with this academic competition for middle and high school students. Assistance needed with all aspects of the event, including registration, hospitality, judging, scoring and timekeeping.
When: Shifts available anytime afternoon or evening on Friday, March 6 and anytime all day on Saturday, March 7
Where: Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jane Hoormann at janie.hoormann@bayer.com

Register for Missouri Regional Science Bowl

Old North St. Louis Restoration Group  

What: Volunteers are needed for a community garden clean-up day, helping to weed, trim and move compost/soil in preparation for the planting season.
When: 9a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 7
Where: 13th St. Community Garden, 2710 N. 13th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Gloria Bratkowski at 314-421-6038 or jxz75@aol.com

SouthSide Early Childhood Center

What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Champions for Children Gala, helping with greeting, registration, silent auction and more.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 999 N. 2nd St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Stephanie McKinney at smckinney@southside-ecc.org or 314-333-7113.

City Garden Montessori School

What: Volunteers are needed for our Sunlight and Soil spring fundraiser, helping with setup, guest support, hospitality and more!
When: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7
Where: 1618 Tower Grove Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.

United Congregations of Metro-East

What: Volunteers are needed to engage in phone-banking outreach for our jobs program, letting people know about employment opportunities.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, Mar. 13
Where: Takes place virtually.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Beth Gutzler at 314-435-3183 or beth@ucmetroeast.org.  

Register for United Congregations of Metro-East

Freddie Ford Family Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for an Easter Egg Hunt stuffing event, filling eggs with candy for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt for our families.
When: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, Mar. 13
Where: Clark Family Branch Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.

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Gateway Down Syndrome Association  

What: Volunteers are needed for our therapeutic playgroup sessions with youth ages 3-8 who have Down syndrome, helping with games, therapies and other activities.
When: 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Mar. 19
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Susannah Egley at susannah@gatewaydsa.org

Register for Gateway Down Syndrome Association

Historic City of Kimmswick  

What: Volunteers are needed for our monthly Food Truck Fridays, helping with parking, guest management, games/activities for kids, and more!
When: 5 - 9 p.m., Friday, March 20
Where: 6041 Third Street, Kimmswick, Missouri (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact info@cityofkimmswick.org or (636) 464-7407.

Midtown Community Services  

What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, which includes a silent auction, games, and music trivia. Help with set-up and/or tear-down, registration, 50/50 raffles, silent auction, etc. 
When: Shifts available 4 - 10 p.m., Saturday, March 21
Where: The Heights, 8001 Dale Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge at 314.534.1180 or nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458. 

Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

City Garden Montessori School

What: Volunteers are needed for our ColorBrave workshop for our children and families, a space for honest conversations, deeper connections, and collective learning about identity, empathy, and racial equity.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6
Where: 1618 Tower Grove Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.

Register for City Garden Montessori School

Freddie Ford Family Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for our family Easter Egg Hunt, helping with all aspects of this fun event.
When: 8 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 28
Where: Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.

Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.

Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis