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.

November

Bailey Youth Enrichment Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for our Trivia Night and Silent Auction, helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1
Where: First Congregational Church,10 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Harold Bailey at 314-456-9838, or byefhb@gmail.com.

Baden Neighborhood Community Garden

What: Volunteers are needed to spread wood chips on the walking paths between the raised garden beds, and perform garden bed prep for winter. Perfect for small groups! All tools provided.
When: Friday afternoons or Saturday mornings, now through November 23
Where: 1018 Baden Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Paul Loida at paul.loida@bayer.com.

College Church - Xavier Winter Inn Volunteer Training

What: Volunteers are needed for our Xavier Winter Inn, assisting with an emergency shelter for unhoused individuals in St. Louis whenever the overnight temperature drops below 20 degrees. Help with setting up the shelter, serving meals, and general hospitality. This is for the training session — volunteers are placed on a list to sign up for shifts at any point during the winter as needed.
When: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6
Where: St. Francis Xavier College Church Ballroom (on campus).
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Anne Osdieck at aosdieck@gmail.com.

St. Louis International Film Festival

What: Volunteers are needed for the annual St. Louis International Film Festival at Hi-Pointe and other historic theaters around St. Louis. Assist with check-in, ushering, and more. Food and T-shirt provided, as well as free access to all movies!
When: Any evening from Nov. 6 - 16.
Where: Various locations around St. Louis - See the complete listing
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Holland States at 314-200-5698 or volunteers@cinemastlouis.org.

City Garden Montessori School

What: Volunteers are needed for our Color Brave Series, a facilitated learning on identity, equity, and empathy for our students and families. Volunteer roles include logistics support, greeters, and communications.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 7
Where: 4209 Folsom Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kitty Nangle Lohrum at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.

Camp Circle Star

What: Volunteers are needed to be a Volunteer Buddy for a camper with a disability at our day camp full of activities, sports and games!
When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, November 8
Where: Meet at Sam's Club in Des Peres - transportation provided from there (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier at Renee@campcirclestar.com or 314-667-4766.

NAMI St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed for our St. Louis Roots of Resilience Gala, helping with guest check-in, silent auction, table hosting, and general support through the evening.
When: Anytime 4 - 11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8
Where: Ameristar Casino, 1 Ameristar Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kennedy Yowell at kyowell@namistl.org or 314-833-7930.

Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association

What: Volunteers are needed for our Trivia Night Fundraiser, helping with set-up or scorecard collecting.
When: Either 4 - 6 p.m. (setup) or 7 - 10 p.m. (event), Saturday, Nov. 8
Where: The Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle at carly@gatewayhemophilia.org or 636-5575-9075.

Girls on the Run

What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Girls on the Run 5K event, with over 4,000 runners in attendance in attendance. Help with set-up, course management, drink stations, activities, cheering, and take-down. Groups are welcome!
When: Shifts available anytime 6 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Forest Park Muny Lot (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler at liz@gotrstl.org or 314-246-0489.

Great Rivers Greenway

What: Volunteers are needed to help Great Rivers Greenway, Forest ReLeaf and City Forestry plant 30 native trees along the St. Vincent Greenway. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Ruth Porter Mall Park - 3825 Cabanne Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.

Bel-Nor Tree Board

What: Volunteers are needed on the Thanksgiving Day of Service to help plant native trees and shrubs in community parks in the neighborhood of Bel-Nor.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Intersection of Horatio Drive and Woodview Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Dan Riley at 314-497-9545 at belnortreeboard@gmail.com.

Kindness Begins With Me

What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Trivia Night and Silent Auction, assisting with all aspects of the event.
When: 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Bishop DuBourg High School, 5850 Eichelberger Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Toni Zychinski at toni.zychinski@kindmestl.org or 314-440-2355.

Down Syndrome Association

What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program, engaging our younger children with Down syndrome in a variety of activities and exercises.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-833-7560 or abigail@dsagsl.org.

Let Me Run

What: Volunteers are needed to help with our 5K run for boys, helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 7 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22
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.

Best Buddies and the St. Louis Turkey Trot

What: Volunteers are needed to help with the St. Louis Turkey Trot 5k/10K, benefitting Best Buddies.
When: Anytime 7 - 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 27
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Summit Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Chase Grammage at chase@allcommunityevents.com

December

Cornerstone Center for Early Learning

What: Volunteers are needed to help set up for our Winter-Pop Up Shop, a free shopping event for our families to take some burden off of holiday shopping. Assist moving donated items from our basement to our conference room and then organizing those donations into a "store".
When: Anytime Noon-4pm, Thursday, December 4
Where: 3868 Russell (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Michelle Campbell, 314-865-5244 or mcampbell@cornerstonecenterstl.org.

Midtown Community Services

What: Volunteers are needed to help set up for our annual Holiday Gala to raise funds for all of Midtown's programs. Help with set-up, registration, and silent auction.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Friday, December 5
Where: Christy Banquet Center, 5856 Christy Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge at 314-534-1180 or nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.

St. Agnes Home

What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Carmelite Christmas Market, raising funds to support our residents. Assist with set-up, organizing, selling items, and more!
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6
Where: 10341 Manchester Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Joanne Giljum at jgiljum@carmelitedcj.org.