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
Annie's Hope - The Grieving Center for Kids
What: Volunteers are needed for our Family Meal Nights, helping serve dinner to families
participating in our group programs.
When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17
Where: 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Shannon Givens
at 314-965-5015 or shannong@annieshope.org.
Register for Annie's Hope - The Grieving Center for Kids
Guardian Angel Settlement Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Older Adult Resource Fair, helping with set-up and
break-down.
When: Anytime 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18
Where: 3300 S Jefferson Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Sonja Humes at
volunteers@gasastl.org or 314-773-9027 ext 219 .
Register for Guardian Angel Settlement Association
Loyola Academy of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with set up for A Night with the Knights, our annual
dinner gala fundraiser. Set up signage, registration tables, alphabetize name tags,
place programs on chairs, etc.
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18
Where: 3851 Washington Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Melinda Pajares at mpajares@loyolaacademy.org or 314-265-8564.
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our Gaming Group, to help participants with autism engage
in social interactions with structured games. Assist with set up, check-in, play games,
and engage in activities with participants.
When: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: Clark Family Branch Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford,
felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
United Congregations of Metro East
What: Volunteers are needed for our Downtown Alton Community Celebration, a free and family-friendly
event featuring 100+ educational booths, live music, interactive art experiences and
performances, as well as great local food & beverages.
When: Anytime Noon - 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: #1 Riverfront Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Susie Brown at susan@ucmetroeast.org.
St. Louis Public Radio
What: Volunteers are needed for our MetroQuest Challenge, a community-wide scavenger hunt
for people to learn more about St. Louis neighborhoods.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: Meet at 2nd Shift Brewing, 1601 Sublette Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Leslie Davis at
314-516-5425 or ldavis@stlpr.org.
Register for St. Louis Public Radio
Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, assisting with set-up
and breakdown/cleanup, registration, food vending (taking orders and serving) and
table runners and other general volunteer activities as needed.
When: 5:30 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: 1428 Warren Street (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Indira Murray at indira@onsl.org or 314-305-7461.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
What: Volunteers are needed to work with children who have developmental disabilities on
a variety of sports and exercises, dance/movement activities, and/or music sessions.
When: Sessions available 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
Loyola Academy of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with meal serving and cleanup at A Night with the
Knights, our annual dinner gala fundraiser.
When: 6 - 10 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20
Where: 3851 Washington Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Melinda Pajares at mpajares@loyolaacademy.org or 314-265-8564.
ALIVE
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Volunteers will
be asked to aid in a variety of tasks to contribute to the success of our fundraiser,
such as set-up/tear-down of event materials, selling raffle tickets, helping to direct
guests, auction spotting, or potentially being hole-in-one spotters on the course.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21
Where: The Legends Country Club, 625 The Legends Parkway (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Piper Field at
pfield@alivestl.org or 618-917-9564.
Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Making a Difference Luncheon, the signature event of
the Women's Foundation of Greater St. Louis (WFSTL), to raise funds and awareness
to advance women economically.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24
Where: Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Nancy Carter at info@wfstl.org or 314-805-0744.
Annie's Hope - The Grieving Center for Kids
What: Volunteers are needed for our Family Meal Nights, helping serve dinner to families
participating in our group programs.
When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24
Where: 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Shannon Givens
at 314-965-5015 or shannong@annieshope.org.
Register for Annie's Hope - The Grieving Center for Kids
The Community Wellness Project
What: Volunteers are needed for our recurring "All Tea No Shade" psychosocial support gathering
— a facilitated space for open conversation and community connection. Volunteers assist
with room setup and breakdown, greeting participants and handling check-in, preparing
and serving refreshments, and prepping supplies for the session.
When: 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24
Where: 908 Olive St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Taylor Edwards, tedwards@cwpstl.org.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
What: Volunteers are needed for 2026 Bike MS: Gateway Getaway, helping with all aspects
of our largest fundraising event.
When: Various shifts available on Friday, Sept. 25, Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept.
27. See registration below for specific times and roles.
Where: Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Marisa Cook at
314-952-6744 or marisa.cook@nmss.org.
Register for National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the National Public Lands Day trash pickup event, cleaning
up the Arch Riverfront. All volunteers will receive materials to help them stay safe,
such as litter pickers (limited supply), trash bags and gloves.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: St. Louis Riverfront. 50 S. 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
Home Sweet Home
What: Volunteers are needed for our Through the Decades Trivia Night, helping with set-up,
or event management activities such as raffle ticket sales, greeting guests, explaining
auction items, handing out mulligans, and more.
When: Anytime 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Maggie Stanley
at 314-448-9838 ext. 112 or maggie.stanley@homesweethomestl.org.
Register for Home Sweet Home - Event Setup
Register for Home Sweet Home - Event Running
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with check-in, checkout, assisting guests, and helping
to keep our event space tidy during our Celebration for Children fundraiser.
When: 4 - 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Wild Carrot, 3901 Shaw Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Dani Smith, dsmith@cornerstonecenterstl.org or 314-865-5244 Ext. 134.
Register for Cornerstone Center for Early Learning
St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Tri My Best Adaptive Triathlon, helping with
all aspects of this athletic event for kids with cerebral palsy.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, Sept. 27
Where: Washington University Sports Complex, 330 Big Bend Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Julie Grassi or
julie.grassi@bjc.org.
Register for St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
What: Volunteers are needed to work with children who have developmental disabilities with
various swimming activities and games (staff supervised). Swimming is held in the
leisure pool, so no swimming proficiency is required.
When: Sessions available 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
St Louis Anti-Violence Project
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with Longest Table gatherings throughout St. Louis,
a national community-building initiative designed to combat loneliness and bridge
social divides by bringing neighbors, strangers, and local community members together
to share a meal and conversation.
When: 5 p.m - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30
Where: Sites are throughout St. Louis, see registration for more information.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Stephanie Null
at 314-300-6718 or stephanie@stlavp.org.
Register for St Louis Anti-Violence Project
October
Heartlinks Grief Center
What: Volunteers are needed for the Linus Blanket Luncheon, supporting this nonprofit organization
that is made of approximately 100 women who crochet and quilt blankets that are given
to nonprofits, crisis centers, pregnancy centers, children's group homes and more.
Assist with serving food, registration and helping with the 50/50 raffle..
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2
Where: Programs & Services for Older Persons Building, 201 N Church St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Kenzie Gonzalez at mgonzalez@myheartlinks.com or 618-573-1801.
Women In Charge
What: Volunteers are needed to help set up our Fall Fundraiser, decorating the space, arranging
tables, etc.
When: 3 p.m - 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2
Where: TechArtista UCity, 725 Kingsland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Souza at
grace@womenincharge.org or 314-432-7300.
St. Louis ZERO Prostate Cancer
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Run/Walk Fundraiser, helping with registration
and check-in, water station support, route marking and safety, and site set-up and
clean-up.
When: Shifts available 6 a.m - 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: Sons of Rest Shelter in Tower Grove Park, 3619 Southeast Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Michael Allen
at mpallen1995@gmail.com.
Register for St. Louis ZERO Prostate Cancer
Old North St. Louis Restoration Group
What: Volunteers are needed for our House Tour and Arts Festival for families and children,
helping with registration, set-up, event activities, kids booths, and more!
When: Shifts available anytime 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: 2609 N. 14th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Indira Murray at indira@onsl.org or 314-305-7461.
St. Louis Public Radio
What: Volunteers are needed for our MetroQuest Challenge, a community-wide scavenger hunt
for people to learn more about St. Louis neighborhoods.
When: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19
Where: Meet at 2nd Shift Brewing, 1601 Sublette Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Leslie Davis at
314-516-5425 or ldavis@stlpr.org.
Register for St. Louis Public Radio
LifeWise STL
What: Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser.
When: Anytime 3 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: 1321 S.11th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Dan Richter at 314-627-1233 or drichter@lifewisestl.org.
Girls in the Know
What: Volunteers are needed for our Let's Hear It For The Girls fundraising brunch.
When: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Sarah Hart at 314-994-1621 or sarah.hart@girlsintheknow.org.
Midtown Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for the Midtown Open Pickleball Tournament, which raises funds
for all of Midtown's youth programming. Help with set-up, registration, games, assisting
competition runner, etc.
When: Shifts available Noon - 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: Padel + Pickle, 1220 N. Price Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Nicole Plegge at 314-534-1180, nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
What: Volunteers are needed to work with children who have developmental disabilities with
various swimming activities and games (staff supervised). Swimming is held in the
leisure pool, so no swimming proficiency is required.
When: Sessions available 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
The Community Wellness Project
What: Volunteers are needed for our recurring "All Tea No Shade" psychosocial support gathering
— a facilitated space for open conversation and community connection. Volunteers assist
with room setup and breakdown, greeting participants and handling check-in, preparing
and serving refreshments, and prepping supplies for the session.
When: 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8
Where: 908 Olive St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Taylor Edwards, tedwards@cwpstl.org.
LifeWise STL
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Festival of Sharing, collecting food from
various churches across the region, organizing then distributing the food to local
nonprofits.
When: Shifts available anytime 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Meet at 1321 S.11th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Dan Richter at 314-627-1233 or drichter@lifewisestl.org.
Making A Difference
What: Volunteers are needed to serve food and provide care packages to those experiencing
homelessness in the Metro East area.
When: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Meet at 3303 VFW Lane (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jerry Price at
becausetheymatter@yahoo.com.
Register for Making A Difference
St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness
What: Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Families Run for Ovarian Cancer, helping
with all aspects of this fundraiser 5K run/walk.
When: Anytime 6 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, Oct. 11
Where: Tower Grove Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Tabitha Tomko at 314-966-7562 or ttomko@sloca.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
What: Volunteers are needed to work with children who have developmental disabilities
with various swimming activities and games (staff supervised). Swimming is held in
the leisure pool, so no swimming proficiency is required.
When: Sessions available 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth
Novak at 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
Urban Harvest STL
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual fundraiser. Assist with greeting guests and
handling check-in, preparing and serving refreshments, preparing and serving small
plates, silent-auction table, set up and clean up.
When: 2-hour shifts available anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16
Where: 3224 Locust St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Amaya Gonzalez
at amaya@urbanharveststl.org or 314-810-6770.
Register for Urban Harvest STL
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for a Trunk-or-Treat for children with autism. Help with set
up, check-in, decorate a trunk to pass out candy, play games, assist with Haunted
Walk, and engage in activities with participants.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16
Where: Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford,
felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
FamilyForward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Sensory Path Build, creating a sensory path
on our campus grounds to expand therapeutic practices beyond the therapist's office.
All skills and interests are welcome, and tasks for the sensory project include gardening,
planting, assembling materials and more.
When: Anytime during the day from Friday, Oct. 16 thru Sunday, Oct. 18
Where: 11358 Van Cleve Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Emily Kimoto at 314-968-2530 or emily.kimoto@familyforwardmo.org.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway, the Missouri Botanical Garden's
Outdoor Leadership Corps, and the City of Florissant remove invasive bush honeysuckle
and autumn olive at Sunset Park. No experience is necessary.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Sunset Park, 2300 Sunset Park Drive (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
Bel-Nor Tree Board
What: Volunteers are needed for Bel-Nor's annual October Tree Planting and Mulching Workday,
helping plant small trees and mulch new saplings along our streets and sidewalks.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Audrain Drive and Hatherly Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Dan Riley at 314-497-9545 or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
What: Volunteers are needed to work with children who have developmental disabilities on
a variety of sports and exercises, dance/movement activities, and/or music sessions.
When: Sessions available 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 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 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
The Community Wellness Project
What: Volunteers are needed for our recurring "All Tea No Shade" psychosocial support gathering
— a facilitated space for open conversation and community connection. Volunteers assist
with room setup and breakdown, greeting participants and handling check-in, preparing
and serving refreshments, and prepping supplies for the session.
When: 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22
Where: 908 Olive St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Taylor Edwards, tedwards@cwpstl.org.
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our Gaming Group, to help participants with autism engage
in social interactions with structured games. Assist with set up, check-in, play games,
and engage in activities with participants.
When: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Clark Family Branch Library, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia
Ford, felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
A Red Circle
What: Volunteers are needed for the 2nd Annual Harvest Hootenanny, a Fall festival event
for families in North St. Louis. Help with setup, guest support, activities, and cleanup.
When: Anytime Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: North County Community Nexus, 9300 Lewis & Clark Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Bren Neely, bren@aredcircle.org.
Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Apple Butter Festival weekend, helping with
parking, logistics, activities, and clean-up.
When: Anytime 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: 6041 3rd St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Jennifer Kraft at 636-464-7407 or administration@cityofkimmswick.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
What: Volunteers are needed to work with children who have developmental disabilities with
various swimming activities and games (staff supervised). Swimming is held in the
leisure pool, so no swimming proficiency is required.
When: Sessions available 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 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 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
Home Works
What: Volunteers are needed for our Family Learning Workshop, where families and teachers
work together to strengthen the home-school connection. Volunteers help with event
setup, assist families to rooms and activities as needed, take photos, record brief
parent and teacher testimonials, assist with cleanup, and help create a welcoming,
engaging environment throughout the event.
When: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28
Where: Old North Academy, 3017 North 13th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Amber Lee at alee@teamhomeworks.org or 618-310-6963.
Arch Grants
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual neXus Gala, Arch Grants' signature annual event,
bringing together 900+ entrepreneurs, investors, civic leaders, and community members
to celebrate innovation in St. Louis. Help with check-in, logistics, sessions, and
more! Training provided, and all volunteers will receive a t-shirt and a complimentary
dinner.
When: Shifts available anytime 3 - 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30
Where: Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Reese Langhorne
at reese.langhorne@archgrants.org.
Communities First
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Spooktacular Halloween Event, helping keep kids
safe in the 14th Ward. Assist with games, booths, face-painting, food/drinks and more!
When: Anytime Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31
Where: Hyde Park, intersection of Blair and Salisbury (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Maggie Hourd-Bryant at MHBryant@CommunitiesFirststl.com or 314-755-2158.