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.
March
Feeding Families Program
What: Volunteers are needed to help deliver ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat meals to families
with young children who are food insecure, through this program sponsored by the SLU
School of Social Work. Volunteers receive training.
When: 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Fridays throughout March and April (March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April
3, 10, 17, 24)
Where: Various locations - clear route instructions will be provided.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jesse Helton,
Ph.D., at jesse.helton@slu.edu.
Register for Feeding Families Program
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 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: 9 a.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.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help cut back native grasses and perennials in preparation
for Spring growth along one of three greenway sites. All tools and supplies provided,
no experience needed. Registration is required to participate.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 7
Where: Multiple sites available - see registration form below.
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
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.
Kids Vision For Life
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with free vision screenings for youth at local schools.
When: Either 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (or both) on Monday, March 9
Where: McCluer High School, 1896 New Florissant Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Ellen Carr at 314-324-0985
or ellencarr81@gmail.com.
Paraquad
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with the installation of modular ramps for people
with disabilities, under the direction of an experienced installer. Perfect for small
groups!
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 or Wednesday, March 11
Where: Meet at 5200 Berthold Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Brigid Stockslader at
314-289-4238 or bstockslader@paraquad.org.
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.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
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, March 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.
Bel-Nor Neighborhood Tree Association
What: Volunteers are needed to trim trees and mulch newly planted trees along streets and
sidewalks.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 21
Where: Clearview Drive and Racquet Drive intersection (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.
BJC Hospice
What: Volunteers are needed to help 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: 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 21
Where: Lutheran Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Lindsley
at mary.lindsley@bjc.org or 314-792-8151.
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, March 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
Paraquad
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with the installation of modular ramps for people
with disabilities, under the direction of an experienced installer. Perfect for small
groups!
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24
Where: Meet at 5200 Berthold Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Brigid Stockslader at
314-289-4238 or bstockslader@paraquad.org.
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, March 27
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
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean up trash along the Mississippi Greenway at the
Arch Riverfront. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed. Registration
is required to participate.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28
Where: 601 S Leonor K Sullivan 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
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, March 29
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
April
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, April 10
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
The Green Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our Honeysuckle Hack invasive plant removal within the
woodlands in Ruth Park Woods.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 11
Where: Meet at Brittany Woods Middle School, 8125 Groby Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Theodore Smith, 314-640-2429
or tsmith@thegreencenter.org.
Da Hood Connect
What: Volunteers are needed for our monthly Community Resource Fair, connecting families
to various social services in the region.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: 5501 Delmar Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jerrica Franks at 314-699-4934
or volunteer@dahoodconnect.org.
Women in Charge
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, assisting
with set-up and decorating.
When: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: St. Rita's Church building, 8240 Washington St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Souza at
grace@womenincharge.org or 314-432-7300.
Nurses for Newborns
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our annual Night For Newborns fundraiser, assisting
with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kate Steele at
314-455-6412 or kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.
Register for Nurses for Newborns
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, April 12
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
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, April 16
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
Immigrant Home English Learning Program
What: Volunteers are needed for IHELP Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with set-up, scoring,
greeting and clean-up.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, April 17 (setup); 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 18 (event);
10 a.m. - Noon, Monday, April 20 (clean-up)
Where: 4200 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jacquelyn Ballard
at jballard@ihelpstl.org or 314-390-5706.
Register for Immigrant Home English Learning Program
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, April 17
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.
Bel-Nor Neighborhood Tree Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Arbor Day tree-planting, helping plant and mulch
small trees along our sidewalks and streets.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 18
Where: Audrain and Delavan drives intersection (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.
Bantu Global Alliance
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our Tea and Talk Storytelling event. Help with
greeting guests, serving tea and refreshments, set-up and clean-up.
When: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 18
Where: Ritter Hall 242 (on campus)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Nasir Abdalla,
Nasir@bantuglobalalliance.org or 314-783-6559.
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, April 19
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
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night for Autism, helping with all aspects
of this inspiring event to raise funds for autism education and awareness.
When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, April 24
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
Let Me Run
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our 5K for boys in the Let Me Run program, helping
with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 6 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25
Where: MoDOT Transportation Center, 14301 S. Outer Forty Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jamie Dresser
at jamie@letmerun.org.
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual National Park Week Riverfront Clean-Up.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 25
Where: St. Louis Riverfront, 50 Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo
Hilker at grace.teofilo@archpark.org or 314-881-8881.