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.
April
Feeding Families Program
What: Volunteers are needed to help deliver ready-to-eat or ready-to-heat meals to families
with young children who are food insecure, through this program sponsored by the SLU
School of Social Work. Volunteers receive training.
When: 10:30 a.m. - Noon, Fridays throughout April (April 10, 17, 24)
Where: Various locations - clear route instructions will be provided.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jesse Helton,
Ph.D., at jesse.helton@slu.edu.
Register for Feeding Families Program
Creative Exchange Lab
What: Volunteers are needed for a viewing of "The Last Mile of the Way," a one-act play
depicting the times of Dr. Marting Luther King leading up to his assassination. Help
with ushering, etc.
When: 5 - 8:30 p.m., Friday, April 10
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust Street (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register. or for general questions or more information, contact Kathleen Hudson
at 314-614-8220 or krhudson19@gmail.com.
The Green Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our Honeysuckle Hack invasive plant removal within the
woodlands in Ruth Park Woods.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 11
Where: Meet at Brittany Woods Middle School, 8125 Groby Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Theodore Smith, 314-640-2429
or tsmith@thegreencenter.org.
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
What: Volunteers are needed for our Tornado Recovery Tree Planting Day, helping multiple
community organizations replant trees in O'Fallon Park that were lost in the May 2025
tornado.
When: 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: Meet at 2001 E. Harris Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Ellen Sulser at
314-533-5323 or ellen@moreleaf.org.
Register for Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
Da Hood Connect
What: Volunteers are needed for our monthly Community Resource Fair, connecting families
to various social services in the region.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: 5501 Delmar Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jerrica Franks at 314-699-4934
or volunteer@dahoodconnect.org.
Women in Charge
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, assisting
with set-up and decorating.
When: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: St. Rita's Church building, 8240 Washington St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Souza at
grace@womenincharge.org or 314-432-7300.
Metropolitan Congregations United
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with all aspects
of the event.
When: Anytime 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: Eden Theological Seminary, 475 E. Lockwood (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Israel Collier at mcupresident@mcustl.com.
Nurses for Newborns
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our annual Night For Newborns fundraiser, assisting
with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, April 11
Where: Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kate Steele at
314-455-6412 or kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.
Register for Nurses for Newborns
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, April 12
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
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, April 16
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
Immigrant Home English Learning Program
What: Volunteers are needed for IHELP Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with set-up, scoring,
greeting and clean-up.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, April 17 (setup); 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 18 (event);
10 a.m. - Noon, Monday, April 20 (clean-up)
Where: 4200 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jacquelyn Ballard
at jballard@ihelpstl.org or 314-390-5706.
Register for Immigrant Home English Learning Program
Historic City of Kimmswick
What: Volunteers are needed for our monthly Food Truck Fridays, helping with parking, guest
management, games/activities for kids, and more!
When: 5 - 9 p.m., Friday, April 17
Where: 6041 Third Street, Kimmswick, Missouri (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact info@cityofkimmswick.org or (636) 464-7407.
Bel-Nor Neighborhood Tree Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Arbor Day tree-planting, helping plant and mulch
small trees along our sidewalks and streets.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 18
Where: Audrain and Delavan drives intersection (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Dan Riley at 314-497-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
Bantu Global Alliance
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our Tea and Talk Storytelling event. Help with
greeting guests, serving tea and refreshments, set-up and clean-up.
When: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, April 18
Where: Ritter Hall 242 (on campus)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Nasir Abdalla,
Nasir@bantuglobalalliance.org or 314-783-6559.
Head for the Cure
What: Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of our St. Louis walk/run, with the
aim to build awareness, raise funds, and ignite hope for the brain tumor community.
When: Shifts available anytime 6:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, April 19
Where: Jefferson Barracks Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Carmella Bailey
at 816-352-9640 or carmella@headforthecure.org.
Register for Head for the Cure
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, April 19
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with the potting of plants for our City Tree Farm.
All materials and tools provided!
When: Either 10 a.m. - Noon or 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 22
Where: 2658 Delmar Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Amy Moscowitz
at 314-533-5323 or amy@moreleaf.org.
Register for Forest ReLeaf of Missouri - Morning
Register for Forest ReLeaf of Missouri - Afternoon
Meds & Food For Kids
What: Volunteers are needed for the Selebre Kilti- Celebrating Haitian Culture fundraiser
to assist with set-up, welcome, check-in and art bazaar sales. Volunteers will receive
a complimentary ticket to enjoy the event before/after their shift.
When: Shifts available from 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, April 23
Where: Clayton Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Ave (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Melissa George,
fundraising manager at mgeorge@mfkhaiti.org or 314-619-9451.
Earthday 365
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual St. Louis Earthday Festival in Forest Park.
Help with bike parking, booths, recycling, program distribution, set up or tear down.
When: Shifts available 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24; 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday,
April 25; 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26
Where: Muny Grounds of Forest Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jordan Williams
at 314-474-7838 or volunteer@earthday-365.org.
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night for Autism, helping with all aspects
of this inspiring event to raise funds for autism education and awareness.
When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, April 24
Where: Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at
felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.
Register for Freddie Ford Family Foundation
Let Me Run
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our 5K for boys in the Let Me Run program, helping
with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 6 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25
Where: MoDOT Transportation Center, 14301 S. Outer Forty Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jamie Dresser
at jamie@letmerun.org.
Gateway Arch Park Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual National Park Week Riverfront Clean-Up.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 25
Where: St. Louis Riverfront, 50 Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo
Hilker at grace.teofilo@archpark.org or 314-881-8881.
Register for Gateway Arch Park Foundation
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for Global Youth Service Day, cleaning up cemeteries around
St. Louis by picking up branches, cleaning headstones, and more!
When: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25
Where: Father Dixon Cemetery, 845 Sappington Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pedersen
at admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help hack honeysuckle along the Boschert Greenway in St.
Charles. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed. GRG staff will teach
volunteers how to ID and remove the invasive plant.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, April 25
Where: Fox Hill Park, 3400 Kister Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at
jotero@grgstl.org or 314-932-4911.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri
What: Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri welcomes volunteers who can help sort items collected
in the annual April Showers personal-care item drive.
When: Anytime 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25 (Volunteers do not need to stay
the entire time)
Where: Salvation Army, 824 Union Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Abby Muir, amuir@girlscoutsem.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in
a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, April 26
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for Global Youth Service Day, cleaning up cemeteries around
St. Louis by picking up branches, cleaning headstones, and more!
When: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Where: United Hebrew Cemetery, 7855 Canton Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pedersen
at admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
May
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Lights! Camera! Action! Trivia Night fundraiser,
helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (setup) or 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (event), Friday, May 1
Where: Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Fawn Swehla at
fawn@chadscoalition.org or 314-620-8610.
Register for CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our City Garden Block Party, a beloved family and community
celebration with games, bounce houses, music and food.
When: 4 - 6 p.m., Friday, May 1
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.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean up trash along the Mississippi Greenway at North
Riverfront Park. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, May 2
Where: 10550 Riverview Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, call 314-620-8610.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Open House to celebrate all of our athletes
and their families. Help with games, prizes, activities, and more!
When: 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Sunday, May 3
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed the annual Glennon Golf Classic to support the Music Therapy
Program at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Assist with all aspects
of the event, including set-up the day prior.
When: Anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m, Thursday, May 7 (set-up) or anytime 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday,
May 8 (event)
Where: Columbia Golf Course, 125 2770 N. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Becca Polizzi
at 314-678-6622 or becca.polizzi@ssmhealth.com.
Register for Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Girls on the Run St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Spring 5K, the end of season celebration for all of
our GOTR teams in the St. Louis region. With 7,000+ participants expected at this
event, we will need the support of over 200 volunteers in a variety of roles on race
day. Great opportunity for individual and group volunteers!
When: Anytime 5 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, May 9
Where: Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler
at liz@gotrstl.org or 314-246-0489
Register for Girls on the Run St. Louis
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.
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.