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.
Register for AmeriCorps St. Louis Winter Shelter
Animal Protective Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our January "drop-in" volunteer shifts, which include taking
care of our animals and helping with laundry and dishes.
When: Various shifts each day throughout January; see registration for specific days and
times.
Where: 1705 S. Hanley Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Sarah Zahn at
sarahz@apamo.org.
Register for Animal Protective Association
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Winterfest, assisting with a variety
of activity booths, s'mores station, ice skating and more!
When: Shifts available Noon - 4 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
through Jan. 11.
Where: Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St. (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
The Outreach Program
What: Volunteers are needed to help pack 15,000 meals for food pantries.
When: Shifts available anytime 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11
Where: Ladue Chapel, 9450 Clayton Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Marjorie Alderson
at marjalderson@hotmail.com or 201-618-8341.
Register for The Outreach Program
VA St. Louis Health Care System
What: Volunteers are needed for our Wreaths Retirement at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Wreaths Retirement is when we support Wreaths Across America in the removal of everything
from all 182,000+ headstones, except U.S. Flags.
When: Anytime 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17
Where: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Lulu Liang at
314-289-6393 or lulu.liang@va.gov.
Earthday 365
What: Volunteers are needed for our Martin Luther King Day of Service at George Washington
Carver Farms, engaging in a morning of garden work and litter cleanup. Tools and work
gloves will be provided.
When: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17
Where: 3714 Penrose St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Sabetta
at elizabeth@earthday-365.org or 314-282-7533.
Special Olympics Missouri
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with the annual East State Bowling tournament for
our athletes with developmental disabilities.
When: Shifts available anytime 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18
Where: St. Charles Lanes (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Greg Wingrath
at 573-469-7838 or wingrath@somo.org.
Register for Special Olympics Missouri
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, Jan. 18
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
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our community "Day On" event with film, discussion and
activities for our youth focused on Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: Anytime 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 19 (MLK Day)
Where: 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.
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.
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.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
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.
Register for Kindness Begins With Me
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.
Register for Revitalization 2000
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.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
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.
Register for City Garden Montessori School
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.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
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.
Register for Revitalization 2000
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.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
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.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
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.