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.
October
Almost Home
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, handing out candy and helping
with activities and games for children and their families.
When: Shifts available anytime 3 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, October 24
Where: 3200 Vincent Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Satonya Booker
at sbooker@almosthomestl.org.
Alzheimers Association
What: Volunteers are needed for the St. Louis Hit Cider Hustle 10K and 5K, helping with
all aspects of the race.
When: Shifts available anytime 7 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Summit Dr. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Chase Gammage
at chase@allcommunityevents.com.
Register for Alzheimers Association
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, Oct. 25
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.
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our Trunk-or-Treat, a family celebration featuring costumes,
treats and activities. Volunteer roles include decorating, games, setup/cleanup, and
welcoming families.
When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: City Garden School, 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.
National Kidney Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the NKF St. Louis Golf Classic, assisting with course support,
auction and program, and more.
When: Shifts available anytime 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
Where: Whitmoor Country Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Steve Viola at
314-961-2828 or steve.viola@kidney.org.
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for the 33rd Annual Interfaith Dinner and Celebration, helping
with set up, decorations, check-in, and clean-up.
When: Shifts available anytime Noon - 10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Mary Pederson,
admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
St. Francis Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat, handing out candy and helping
with activities and games for children and their families.
When: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30
Where: 4222 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Jazmin Pintor
at 314-632-6704 or jpintor@ccstl.org.
Register for St. Francis Community Services
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, November 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.
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.
Register for Xavier Winter Inn Volunteer Training
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.
Register for St. Louis International Film Festival
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.
Register for City Garden Montessori School
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.
Register for Gateway Bleeding Disorders Association
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.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
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.
Register for Kindness Begins With Me
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