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
Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed for our Plant It Forward days, a biannual campaign that engages
the community in helping to maintain the beautiful display beds in Tower Grove Park.
Fall work includes digging cannas, elephant ears and other plant varietals; clearing
display beds of debris; and aid in planting 20,000+ bulbs for the spring season.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., most days beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23 through Thursday, Oct. 23.
Where: 4271 Northeast Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mina Pszonka at
mpszonka@Towergrovepark.org.
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, Sept. 24 (set-up) or 10 a.m. - Noon, Thursday, Sept.
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
Gravois Park Neighborhood
What: Volunteers are needed for our Do The Bump event, helping with weeding and planting
for the rain gardens along our bump outs of streets.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27
Where: Intersection of Louisiana and Potomac (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact gravoisparkneighborhoodlist@gmail.com.
Register for Gravois Park Neighborhood
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
Perennial STL
What: Volunteers are needed for our pumpkin decorating event with kids, helping them decorate
their pumpkins using sustainable materials.
When: Shifts available 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Sophia Coon at
314-832-2288 or sophia@perennialstl.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, 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.
National Kidney Foundation - St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our informational booth at the Telemundo Health
Fair, handing out information and kits for kidney health awareness.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: North County Rec Plex, 2577 Redman Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Tiffany Scheffler
at 913-262-1551 or tiffany.scheffler@kidney.org.
LifeWise STL
What: Volunteers are needed for our Trivia Night fundraising event, helping with check-in,
scoring, raffles, and more! Food and drink provided to all volunteers.
When: Shifts available anytime 3:30 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4
Where: 1321 S. 11th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Dan Richter at
314-627-1233 or drichter@lifewisestl.org.
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.
Botanical Heights Neighborhood Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Fall Neighborhood Cleanup Day, assisting with cleaning
and maintenance of parks and sidewalks. All materials provided.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, October 18
Where: Botanical Heights Playground 4101 Blaine Ave (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Kimberly Mirkes
at kimberly.mirkes@bhnastl.org or 920-227-8909.
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.
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our Trunk-or-Treat, a family celebration featuring costumes,
treats and activities. Volunteer roles include decorating, games, setup/cleanup, and
welcoming families.
When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: City Garden School, 4209 Folsom Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Kitty Nangle Lohrum
at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.
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.