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.
April
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 April (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
Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed for our Arbor Day Tree Planting event, helping our Forestry
Team remove dead trees and plant/mulch new ones.
When: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 3
Where: Meet at intersection of Magnolia and Alfred (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact volunteer@towergrovepark.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, 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.
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.
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
What: Volunteers are needed for our Tornado Recovery Tree Planting Day, helping multiple
community organizations re-plant trees in O'Fallon Park that were lost in the May
2025 tornado.
When: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: Meet at 2001 E. Harris Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Ellen Sulser at
314-533-5323 or ellen@moreleaf.org.
Register for Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
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.
Head for the Cure
What: Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of our St. Louis walk/run, with the
aim to build awareness, raise funds, and ignite hope for the brain tumor community.
When: Shifts available anytime 6:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, April 19
Where: Jefferson Barracks Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Carmella Bailey
at 816-352-9640 or carmella@headforthecure.org.
Register for Head for the Cure
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
Meds & Food For Kids
What: Volunteers are needed for the Selebre Kilti- Celebrating Haitian Culture fundraiser
to assist with set-up, welcome, check-in and art bazaar sales. Volunteers will receive
a complimentary ticket to enjoy the event before/after their shift.
When: Shifts available from 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, April 23
Where: Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Ave (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Melissa George,
fundraising manager at mgeorge@mfkhaiti.org or 314-619-9451.
Earthday 365
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual St. Louis Earthday Festival in Forest Park.
Help with bike parking, booths, recycling, program distribution, set up or tear down.
When: Shifts available 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24; 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday,
April 25; 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26
Where: Muny Grounds of Forest Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jordan Williams
at 314-474-7838 or volunteer@earthday-365.org.
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.
Register for Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for Global Youth Service Day, cleaning up cemeteries around
St. Louis by picking up branches, cleaning headstones, and more!
When: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25
Where: Father Dixon Cemetery, 845 Sappington Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pedersen
at admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
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, April 26
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
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for Global Youth Service Day, cleaning up cemeteries around
St. Louis by picking up branches, cleaning headstones, and more!
When: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Where: United Hebrew Cemetery, 7855 Canton Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pedersen
at admin@interfaithstl.org.