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

AmeriCorps St. Louis Winter Shelter

What: Volunteers are needed to help with our temporary winter shelter for unhoused individuals in St. Louis when night temperatures drop below 20 degrees. Help with set-up, meal prep and serving, hospitality and clean-up/maintenance.
When: Evenings any day the shelter is needed; shifts available from 3 p.m. overnight through 9 a.m.
Where: 1315 Ann Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jane Kersch at 314-772-9002, ext. 10 or jane@americorps-stl.org. 

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DGCKids - Supporting Children with Visual Impairments

What: Volunteers are needed to help with some maintenance around our building.
When: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, Friday, Jan. 23
Where: 1750 S. Big Bend Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kiarra Kirksey at 314-776-1300 or kkirksey@dgckids.org.  

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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 swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25
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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Kindness Begins With Me

What: Volunteers are needed to help care for refugee children, while their mothers attend conversation practice circles.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesdays on Jan. 27, Feb. 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17
Where: Afghan Community Center, 3611 S. Grand Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Toni Zychinski at 314-440-2355 or toni.zychinski@kindmestl.org.  

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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: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31
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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Waymakers

What: Volunteers are needed for our Sock Hop/Retro Dance Party with adults with developmental disabilities! Help with set-up, chaperoning the dance, serving food, or even dancing!
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: 3436 Winnebago St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Eva Abshire at eva.waymakerschapel@yahoo.com. 

February

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. 1
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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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.

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Bantu Global Alliance

What: Volunteers are needed for our Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration. Assist with event setup and breakdown, guest check-in and hospitality, workshop and speaker support, cultural activities, media and documentation, and post-event cleanup.
When: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6
Where: On campus - Ritter Hall 242
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Nasir Abdalla at 314-671-0314 or Nasir@Bantuglobalalliance.org. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 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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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.