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.
Summer
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
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia exhibit, assisting
with directing guests as they explore the Butterfly House, making terrariums, crafting
paper flower crowns, navigating their “meet & greet” timed ticketing, scavenger hunts,
and more!
When: Shifts available for 8 - 11 a.m., 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., or 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. on
both Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.
Where: 15050 Faust Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, email bhevents@mobot.org.
Register for Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
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.