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/Summer
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 a.m. - 11 a.m., May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28
Where: Locations vary throughout park by day - sign up for more information.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
Gateway Bleeding Disorders Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our Taste of Tequila, Splash of Charity fundraising event,
helping with all aspects.
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, May 14
Where: Felix's Pizza, 6401 Clayton Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle
at carly@gatewayhemophilia.org or 636-575-9075.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Gateway Great Strides in support of those living
with cystic fibrosis. Help with all aspects of the walk/run!
When: Anytime 6:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, May 16
Where: Carondelet Park, 3900 Holly Hills Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Ali Reider at areider@cff.org or 314-639-0839.
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, May 21
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
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our Athletics Award Banquet for our student athletes -
help with setup, event support, cheering, and more!
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 21
Where: 4209 Folsom Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at
314-503-8233 or kitty@citygardenschool.org.
Assisi House
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean out the basement of one of our houses. It will
involve picking items up and moving them out.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6
Where: 2438 N. Spring Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Delanie Muenchen
at 314-489-9529 or delanie@assisihouse.org.
St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Cerebral Palsy Family Day, an event for families
of children with motor disabilities to enjoy the Missouri Botanical Garden. Assist
with activities, educational sessions, monitoring play areas, and more!
When: Anytime 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, June 7
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Emma Lott at cpfamilyday@wustl.edu.
Girls Scouts of Eastern Missouri
What: Volunteers are needed for our Girl Scout Day Camp, assisting staff with activities,
games, lessons and other areas.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., any day June 8-12
Where: Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Margo Tuffli at
margo.tuffli@slu.edu.
St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Camp Independence - help with our summer day camp,
engaging children with Cerebral Palsy in a variety of activities, sports, and other
educational and recreational programming.
When: Any weekday June 8 thru July 24, 8:30am-4pm (shifts available)
Where: Webster Groves Rec Center, 33 E. Glendale (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Julie Grassi at
julie.grassi@bjc.org.
Register for St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
Find the Light Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our Find the Light Festival event, to celebrate and raise
awareness for mental health support among young adults.
When: Sunday, June 14 with shifts available anytime 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Frankie Martin's Garden, 5372 St Charles St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Zack Diebold at
zack@findthelightfoundation.org.
Register for Find the Light Foundation
Da Hood Connect
What: Volunteers are needed for our quarterly Family Resource Fair to assist residents
of North St. Louis, helping greet guests, manage registration table, and general event
support.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, July 18
Where: 5501 Delmar Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Jerrica Franks
at 314-699-4934 or volunteer@dahoodconnect.org.
American Council of the Blind
What: Volunteers are needed for the American Council of the Blind National Conference,
occurring in St. Louis. Assist with such roles as welcome and check-in, helping attendees
navigate the exhibit hall, hospitality stations, and general event support.
When: Multiple shifts available each day from Friday, July 24 though Friday, July 31.
Where: Hyatt Regency Arch Hotel, 315 Chestnut St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Sally Benjamin
at 866-846-7380 or salbenjamin60@gmail.com.