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 make a difference based on your schedule and interests.

May

Who: Restored For More
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Fundraising Dinner, helping with all aspects of the event.
When: 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, May 9
Where: Rehoboth Christian Ministries, 9635 Lewis and Clark (Directions to Rehoboth Christian Ministries)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Jenn Burris at 314-643-6740 or jenn@restored4more.com.

Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Teen Night Social Event for youth with Down syndrome ages 13-17, helping them with activities and games.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, May 10
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org or 314-833-7560.

Who: Girls on the Run St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our end-of-season 5K in Forest Park. Help with all aspects of the event, including registration, course management, food/drinks, cheerleading, and activities.
When: Anytime 5:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Saturday, May 11
Where: Upper Muny Lot - Forest Park (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler at liz@gotrstl.org or 314-246-0489.

Who: Interfaith Partnership and Circle of Concern
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual National Stamp-Out Hunger food drive, collecting and sorting food goods that were donated at post offices.
When: Two separate shifts available, either Noon - 4 p.m. or 3 - 7 p.m., Saturday, May 11.
Where: 15455 Manchester Road (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register for either session. For questions or more information, contact Mary Pederson at admin@interfaithstl.org.

Who: Gateway Hemophilia Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Taste of Tequila, Splash of Charity fundraising event.
When: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Setup) or 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Event), Thursday, May 16
Where: Sunny's Cantina, 6655 Manchester Rd. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle at 314-482-5973 or carly@gatewayhemophilia.org.

Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program for children with Down syndrome ages 3-8, helping them with activities and exercises.
When: 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, May 16
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org or 314-833-7560.

Who: National MS Society - Gateway Chapter
What: Volunteers are needed for our Walk MS: St. Louis 5K fundraiser, helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18
Where: Upper Muny Lot - Forest Park (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Amy Stock at amy.stock@nmss.org.

Who: Annie Malone Children and Family Services
What: Volunteers are needed for the 114th May Day Parade in Downtown St. Louis, an annual tradition celebrating Annie Malone and the St. Louis community.
When: Sunday, May 19 with various shifts available.
Where: Downtown St. Louis - specific locations will vary by assignment.
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Samantha Simpson at 314-531-0120 or samanthasimpson@anniemalone.com.

Summer

Who: Gravois Park Neighborhood Association
What: Volunteers are needed to provide childcare at a parent meeting. Games and activities provided.
When: 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday, June 1
Where: Carpenter Library, 3309 S. Grand (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Colleen Smyth at colleen.oconnell.smyth@gmail.com or 314-560-1780.

Who: Almost Home
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Masquerade Gala fundraiser, assisting with setup as well as all aspects of the event.
When: anytime 2 - 10:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13
Where: The Hall @ Olive and Oak, 216 W. Lockwood Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register (be sure to check the "Event" box, then "Gala 2024"). For questions or more information, contact Satonya Booker at 314-771-4663 or sbooker@almosthomestl.org.

Who: LifeWise STL
What: Volunteers are needed for our summer Freedom School, working with small groups of youth grades K-10 on a variety of summer enrichment activities and classes under the oversight of a staff member. Activities can involve yoga, exercise, cooking, science, writing and more!
When: 1 - 3 p.m., Weekdays June 17 through July 26 (Volunteers only need to commit to one day per week).
Where: 1321 S. 11th St. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jasmine O'Hara at 314-627-9826 or johara@lifewisestl.org.

Who: ALS Association
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Walk to Defeat ALS, helping with set-up, working tables, route monitoring and more.
When: anytime 6 - 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Click below to register. For questions or more information, contact Jack Knope at 314-279-8780 or jack.knope@als.org.

Who: Gateway Hemophilia Association
What: Volunteers are needed for the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk and 5K, helping with course management, set-up, take-down, etc.
When: anytime 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14
Where: DoubleTree Chesterfield (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle at carly@gatewayhemophilia.org.