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
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 - July 24, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. (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
Black Power Blueprint
What: Volunteers are needed for our Shamba La Uhuru Freedom Farm, helping tend to community
gardens that provide fresh produce to families living in food deserts in North St.
Louis.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon on Saturdays, July 4 and July 18
Where: 3905 W. Florissant (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Stephanie Midler
at volunteer@blackpowerblueprint.org.
Register for Black Power Blueprint St. Louis
Dutchtown South Community Corporation
What: Volunteers are needed for an open house for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods
to learn more about development. Assist with setting up the event, monitoring hygiene
practices at our food tables, greeting residents outside, helping residents sign in,
assisting with our posterboard surveys, and tearing down the event.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, July 18
Where: 2720 Cherokee St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Xandi Barrett
at xandi@dutchtownsouth.org or 314-779-6251.
Register for Dutchtown South Community Corporation
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.
Black Power Blueprint
What: Volunteers are needed for our Shamba La Uhuru Freedom Farm, helping tend to community
gardens that provide fresh produce to families living in food deserts in North St.
Louis.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon on Saturdays, Aug. 1 and 15
Where: 3905 W. Florissant (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Stephanie Midler
at volunteer@blackpowerblueprint.org.