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.
October
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. to 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.
Best Start 4 Kids STL
What: Volunteers are needed to share information on Proposition B with residents of St.
Louis. Proposition B is designed to provide more funding for early childhood education
and services in the City of St. Louis. Volunteers will canvass neighborhoods throughout
the city in groups. Lunch provided!
When: Shifts anytime either Noon - 5 p.m. on Saturdays or 2 - 7 p.m on Sundays, now through
November 1.
Where: Meet at 20 S. Sarah (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact MacKenzie Grayson
at mackenzie@beststart4kidsstl.org.
Register for Best Start 4 Kids STL
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 to 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. to 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 to 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: Two-hour shifts available anytime 4:30 to 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
Nurses For Newborns
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Spooky Trivia Night fundraiser, assisting with
setup, event logistics and tear-down.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16
Where: Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kate Steele at
314-455-6412 or kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.org.
Register for Nurses For Newborns
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for a Trunk-or-Treat for children with autism. Help with setup,
check-in, decorate a trunk to pass out candy, play games, assist with Haunted Walk,
and engage in activities with participants.
When: 5:30 to 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 to 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
Telemundo St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Tu Salud Health Fair, helping to serve, inform
and empower Hispanic families throughout the Greater St. Louis area by connecting
them with free health screenings, healthcare providers, educational resources and
other services.
When: Anytime 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: North County Recreation Complex, 2577 Redman Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Angel Ricci at
arecci@telemundostl.com.
Register for Telemundo St. Louis
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. to 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.
Endangered Wolf Center
What: Volunteers are needed for Wolf Fest, our annual festival with animal experiences,
fun educational activities, food and music celebrating community and the work we do
to save endangered wolves.
When: Shifts available 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: 6750 Tyson Valley Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Shannon Spradlin
at sspradlin@endangeredwolfcenter.org or 636-695-8460.
Register for Endangered Wolf Center
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 to 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.)
Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed for Plant It Forward, a biannual campaign that engages the
community in helping to maintain the beautiful display beds in Tower Grove Park. In
addition to providing necessary work for the park, volunteers will learn firsthand
the types of plants in our display beds, how to tend to these plants, and take some
plants home each volunteer day.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19
Where: Tower Grove Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
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 to 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. to 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 to 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. to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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.
November
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 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 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 314-399-9458 or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (K.E.E.N.)
St. Louis International Film Festival
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual St. Louis International Film Festival, helping
with duties such as ushering, guest check-ins, and more. Volunteers will receive training,
free access to any films, and a t-shirt.
When: Evenings from November 5 thru November 15
Where: Various theater locations around St. Louis, with several screenings at Hi-Pointe
Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Holland States at volunteers@cinemastlouis.org.
St. Patrick Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our Veterans Day 5K in Downtown St. Louis. Assist with
event setup, participant registration, water stations, runner’s village, course marshal,
and fan club.
When: Shifts available anytime 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: Soldier's Memorial, 1315 Chestnut (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact David Pardue at davidpardue@stpatrickcenter.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
at Simpson Park. No experience is necessary.
When: 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Simpson Park, 1235 Marshall Road (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
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: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
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
Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our our Trivia Night Fundraiser, helping with set up.
When: 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
Where: The Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below.
Register for Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association
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 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8
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.)
SLU Center for Literary and Creative Arts
What: Volunteers are needed for the Youth Literary Initiative that will bring approximately
170 high school students from eight St. Louis-area schools to the Saint Louis University
campus for a day centered on literature, discussion and engagement. Help with welcoming/greeting,
check-in and registration, transitioning students between events, and more!
When: Shifts available anytime 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.., Thursday, Nov. 12
Where: Busch Student Center
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact the Center for
Literary and Creative Arts at clca@slu.edu.
[https://forms.gle/iK7Uu5EfiqwobtiA6%20] Register for SLU Center for Literary and Creative Arts
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 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12
Where: 908 Olive St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Taylor Edwards, tedwards@cwpstl.org.
Girls on the Run St. Louis
What: Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help with our end of season 5K in Forest Park!
This celebratory 5K will start and end in the Upper Muny parking lot, with over 4,000
runners in attendance. Volunteer times and roles vary.
When: Shifts available from 5:30 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14
Where: Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler,
liz@gotrstl.org or 314-246-0489.
Register for Girls on the Run St. Louis
Bel-Nor Tree Board
What: Volunteers are needed for Bel-Nor's annual Thanksgiving Day of Service, helping plant
and mulch small trees along our streets and sidewalks, clean up community gardens
and stake and prune young trees.
When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 14
Where: Horatio Drive and Woodview Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Dan Riley at 314-497-9545 or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
Firm Foundation Tutoring
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Fall Fundraiser event, helping with set-up,
event logistics, and take-down. Dinner provided!
When: Anytime 2 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14
Where: 1142 Hodiamont Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for more information, contact Kristen Flores at kristen@ncfstl.org.
Archway Refugee Connections
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night Fundraiser, helping with set-up,
check-in, scoring, auction and more.
When: Shifts available from 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14
Where: Bishop DuBourg High School, 5850 Eichelberger St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Toni Zychinski
at toni.zychinski@archwayrefugee.org or 314-440-2355.
Register for Archway Refugee Connections
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 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 15
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.)
Starkloff Disability Institute
What: Volunteers are needed for the national Universal Design Summit at Saint Louis University.
This event brings together corporate leaders, teachers, nonprofit managers, and other
practitioners for a three-day conference on universal design.
When: Shifts available 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. any day from Wednesday, Nov. 18 thru Friday,
Nov. 20. Assistance also needed with Opening Reception, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday,
Nov. 17.
Where: Busch Student Center (on campus)
Contact: Register below (after clicking on the link, click on "See all volunteer opportunities
with this organization"). For general questions or more information, contact Rachel
Goldmeier, rgoldmeier@starkloff.org.
Register for Starkloff Disability Institute
Let Me Run
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual 5K race the boys who have participated in our
after-school running program, helping with all aspects of the race.
When: Anytime 7 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21
Where: Creve Coeur Lake, Tremayne Shelter; 13725 Marine Ave. (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 to assist with the annual Winterfest event in Kiener Plaza,
helping with all aspects of this weekly festival in Downtown St. Louis.
When: 5 - 7 p.m., Saturdays from Nov. 21 thru Dec. 26.
Where: 500 Chestnut St. (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
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 to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21
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
Kirkwood School District Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Chili Bowl Fundraiser, helping with set-up,
take-down and all of the activities in between, which include checking in guests,
managing the line, the drink station and overall helping the effort be successful.
When: Shifts available anytime 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25
Where: 800 Dougherty Ferry (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Noelle Seymour
at 314-986-7100 or chilibowl@kirkwoodfoundation.org.
Register for Kirkwood School District Foundation
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our Holiday Gift Wrapping, organizing and wrapping
presents to be provided to families in need.
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28
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.