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.

May

HomeWorks! The Teacher Home Visit Program

What: Volunteers are needed for a workshop with our families at North Side Community School, assisting with snacks, sign-in, and passing out resources.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 2
Where: 3033 N. Euclid Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for the Old Courthouse Grand Reopening Celebration, assisting with activities, reception, etc.
When: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (shifts available), Saturday, May 3
Where: Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St. (Directions via Google Maps) and Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo-Hilker, 314-881-8881 or grace.teofilo@archpark.org.

Open Space Council

What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at St. Vincent Park, helping clear the area of this invasive species.
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, May 3
Where: 7335 St Charles Rock Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225 or katie@openspacestl.org.

Girls on the Run St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Spring 5K, an end-of-season celebration for all the girls who have participated in the Girls on the Run program across the region. Assist with all aspects of the race, before, during or after!
When: Anytime 5 a.m. - noon, Saturday, May 10 (shifts available)
Where: Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler at 314-862-6266 or liz@gotrstl.org.

Women in Charge

What: Volunteers are needed for the "Celebrating Annual Children's Mental Health Day" event helping with all aspects.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, May 10
Where: 1000 N. Vandeventer (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Isaac McBride at imcbride@visionforchildren.org.

Interfaith Partnership STL

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with processing and boxing up donations for the Circle of Concern Food Warehouse.
When: Either Noon-4 p.m. or 3-7 p.m., Saturday, May 10
Where: Ballwin Post Office, 15455 Manchester Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Mary Pedersen, admin@interfathstl.org.

Nine PBS

What: Antiques Roadshow is going to be in St. Louis, and volunteers are needed for all aspects of the event. Assist with all greeting and registration, helping vendors, set production and running, and much more!
When: Anytime 6 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 13 (shifts available); ALL volunteer must attend a orientation on Monday, May 12 from 4-5pm
Where: Grant's Farm (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Cindy La at cindyla@ninepbs.org or 314-512-9634.

Angels' Arms

What: Volunteers are needed for the "Sip and Savor" fundraising event, helping with guest check-in and registration.
When: 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 16
Where: Hilton Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Melissa Singler at 314-842-8400 or melissa@angelsarms.org.

Saint Louis Zoo

What: Volunteers are needed for our Make Tracks Through The Zoo walk/run fundraiser. Help at breakfast and water stations, the start and finish lines, and the awards area.
When: Shifts available anytime 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 18
Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Emerick at 314-646-4661 or emerick@stlzoo.org.

Perennial

What: Volunteers are needed for a Community Clothing Swap, an event that diverts 2,500 pounds of textiles from the landfill. Help with sorting and hanging donated clothes.
When: Shifts available anytime 5:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 23, and 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, May 24
Where: Quaker Meeting House, 1001 Park Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Carpenter at 314-832-2288 or katie@perennialstl.org.