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

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.

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.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed to help with the annual Winterfest, assisting with a variety of activity booths, s'mores station, ice skating and more!
When: Shifts available Noon - 4 p.m. or 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 22 - Jan. 11.
Where: Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Grace Teofilo Hilker at 314-881-8881 or grace.teofilo@archpark.org.

Best Buddies and the St. Louis Turkey Trot

What: Volunteers are needed to help with the St. Louis Turkey Trot 5k/10K, benefiting 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.

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

What: Volunteers are needed for our Supper with Santa, where guests will eat a delicious Pasta House dinner, visit Mrs. Claus’s Cookie Kitchen for cookies and cocoa, make crafts, and play games. Volunteers will assist with event set-up and tear-down, as well as various activity stations.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. any day Dec. 12-14 or 19-21
Where: 15050 Faust Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact our Events Team at 314-577-0888 or bhevents@mobot.org.

City Garden Montessori School

What: Volunteers are needed for our Light Up City Garden holiday celebration. Help with setup, activity support, food and drink stations, and more!
When: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 18
Where: 4209 Folsom Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Kitty Nangle Lohrum at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.