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.
March
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for our Spring Greenway Cutback, cutting back native perennials
and grasses in preparation for the warmer season. No experience is needed; good for
individuals or small groups.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 1
Where: Various sites - see sign up for more details.
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero, 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
SouthSide Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed to help at our Champions for Children Gala to help guests register
in our mobile bidding system, assisting with our wine/whiskey pull, silent auction
monitoring, and live auction spotting. Dinner is included for all volunteers.
When: 4:15 - 10 p.m., Saturday, March 1
Where: Chase Park Plaza, 212 N. Kingshighway (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Stephanie McKinney at
smckinney@southside-ecc.org.
Nurses for Newborns
What: Volunteers are needed for our Miracles and Masquerades Ball, A Night For Newborns
fundraiser.
When: Shifts available anytime 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday, March 1
Where: The Sheldon, 3648 Washington Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Kate Steele, 314-455-6412
or kate.steele@nursesfornewborns.org.
Register for Nurses for Newborns
Annie's Hope
What: Volunteers are needed for a social event at the St. Louis Aquarium with our youth
who have lost a parent.
When: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1
Where: 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Rhiannon Eilers, 314-965-5015
or rhiannone@annieshope.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in swimming activities.
When: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, March 2
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
Your Words STL
What: Volunteers are needed for Crossing Delmar Collaborative Projects, a friendly STEAM
competition, creative writing workshops, and a poetry slam for seventh graders. Volunteers
will help students stay on task as they build machines with everyday objects, write
and discuss poetry, and perform group poems.
When: 9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 4
Where: Center of Creative Arts, 6880 Washington Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Anna Guzon, anna@yourwordsstl.org or 314-269-7158.
MindsEye
What: Volunteers are needed to help at our annual Soiree and Gala, assisting with check-in,
helping our visually impaired guests, and with seating. When: 5 - 11 p.m., Friday, March 7
Where: Busch Stadium Champions Club (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Mike Curtis, 618-394-6450
or mcurtis@mindseyeradio.org.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for our Tree Care Day at North Riverfront Park, working with
Forest ReLeaf to mulch and weed trees, helping them along their journey to strong
roots and cool shade in the future. No experience is needed; good for individuals
or groups.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 8
Where: 9400 Riverview Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero, 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Annie's Hope
What: Volunteers are needed for a St. Patrick's Day Cookie and Decorating event with our
youth who have lost a parent.
When: 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 11
Where: 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Rhiannon Eilers, 314-965-5015
or rhiannone@annieshope.org.
Your Words STL
What: Volunteers are needed for Crossing Delmar Collaborative Projects, a friendly STEAM
competition, creative writing workshops, and a poetry slam for local seventh graders.
Volunteers will help students stay on task as they build machines with everyday objects,
write and discuss poetry, and perform group poems.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 12
Where: Ritenour Middle School, 2500 Marshall Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Anna Guzon, anna@yourwordsstl.org or 314-269-7158.
Employment Connection
What: Volunteers are needed for our Spring Forward Legal Resource Fair, helping guide clients
throughout the building and general set-up.
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 12
Where: 2838 Market St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Sarah Robberson at 314-333-5625
or robbersons@employmentstl.org.
Home Sweet Home
What: Volunteers are needed for a Furniture Delivery Day, helping to furnish hope in our
clients' lives by delivering basic household furnishings to folks in need.
When: 8:30 a.m. - noon, Thursday, March 13
Where: 10 Sunnen Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Alexis Myers at 314-448-9838
or volunteer@homesweethome.org.
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at Jefferson Barracks, helping clear
the park of this invasive species.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 15
Where: Jefferson Barracks Powder Museum (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for our invasive species removal event along Fee Fee Greenway,
removing invasive species using handsaws and loppers. All equipment provided. No experience
is needed; good for individuals or groups.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 15
Where: 2344 McKelvey Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero, 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Midtown Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our Tony McDonald Memorial Trivia Night - helping with
set-up and/or tear-down, registration, 50/50 raffles, silent auction, etc.
When: Shifts available anytime 4 - 10 p.m., Saturday, March 15
Where: The Heights, 8001 Dale Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge, director
of development, 314-534-1180, nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Small Steps Therapy Program, running activities
for children with Down Syndrome.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, March 20
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504
or abigail@dsagl.org.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for our invasive species removal event along Western Greenway,
removing invasive species using handsaws and loppers. All equipment provided. No experience
is needed; good for individuals or groups.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22
Where: 225 Grand Ave, Wildwood, Missouri, (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero, 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Pollinator Garden maintenance, removing weeds,
adding mulch and general care.
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 22
Where: Mallard Lake, Creve Coeur Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
North Newstead Neighborhood Association
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Penrose Neighborhood Cleanup. Perfect for
groups or individuals!
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, March 22
Where: Meet at 4507 Lee Ave, Wesley House (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Casey Ringenberg at 314-385-4343
or casey@northnewstead.org.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in a variety of
sports, dance and music activities.
When: Anytime 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, March 23
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
National Kidney Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the St. Louis Kidney Walk, helping with all aspects of
this magical, patient-centered day go on without a hitch!
When: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, March 23
Where: 111 West Port Plaza Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Maggie Zysk at maggie.zysk@kidney.org.
Register for National Kidney Foundation
Your Words STL
What: Volunteers are needed for Crossing Delmar Collaborative Projects, a friendly STEAM
competition, creative writing workshops, and poetry slam for seventh graders. Volunteers
will help students stay on task as they build machines with everyday objects, write
and discuss poetry, and perform group poems.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 26
Where: Ritenour Middle School, 2500 Marshall Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Anna Guzon, anna@yourwordsstl.org or 314-269-7158.
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Helping Hands Volunteer Club, where volunteers
with and without Down syndrome help put together mailings, make cards, create decorations
for events, and much more!
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, March 27
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504
or abigail@dsagl.org.
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed to help remove Callery Pear, an invasive plant species.
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 29
Where: Mallard Lake, Creve Coeur Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for our invasive species removal event along Busch Greenway.
Volunteers will remove invasive species using handsaws and loppers. All equipment
provided. No training needed. Good for individuals and small groups.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 29
Where: 13 Research Park Drive, Weldon Spring (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero, 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in swimming activities.
When: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, March 30
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
April
Your Words STL
What: Volunteers are needed for Crossing Delmar Collaborative Projects, a friendly STEAM
competition, creative writing workshops, and poetry slam for seventh graders. Volunteers
will help students stay on task as they build machines with everyday objects, write
and discuss poetry, and perform group poems.
When: 9:45 a.m. - Noon, Tuesday, April 1
Where: St. Louis Priory School, 500 S. Mason Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Anna Guzon, anna@yourwordsstl.org or 314-269-7158.
Girls in the Know
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual I Am Enough Summit, where over 100 girls will
learn more about wellness and self-esteem improvement. Help with event logistics,
assist with activities, etc.
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, April 5
Where: SLU Campus - Il Monastero, 3050 Olive Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Peggy Maull at 314-402-8840
or peggy.maull@girlsintheknow.org.
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at St. Vincent Park, helping clear the
park of this invasive species.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 5
Where: St. Vincent Park, 7335 St Charles Rock Rd (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in a variety of
sports, dance and music activities.
When: Anytime 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, April 6
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
Annie's Hope
What: Volunteers are needed for a Family Game Night for kids who have lost a parent.
When: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, April 10
Where: 1333 W. Lockwood Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Rhiannon Eilers, 314-965-5015
or rhiannone@annieshope.org.
Immigrant Home English Learning Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping either with
setup or running the actual event (greeting, scoring, etc.).
When: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Friday, April 11 (setup) or 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, April 12
(event)
Where: 4200 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jacquelyn Ballard at 314-390-5706
or jballard@ihelpstl.org.
Register for Immigrant Home English Learning Program
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Confluence Trash Bash, helping keep St. Louis'
waterways clean and free from trash!
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 12
Where: Various locations throughout the region - click registration below for more information.
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to engage young persons with special needs in a variety of
sports, dance and music activities.
When: Anytime 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, April 13
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak at 314-399-9458
or enovak@keenstlouis.org.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) St. Louis
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Small Steps Therapy Program, running activities
for children with Down Syndrome.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, April 17
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504
or abigail@dsagl.org.
Let Me Run
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our 5K Let Me Run registration table, helping
people youth up for this healthy fun run.
When: Anytime 6 a.m - 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19
Where: MoDOT Transportation Management Center, 14301 S. Outer Forty Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jamie Dresser at jamie@letmerun.org.
Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for a Honeysuckle Hack at Mallard Lake in Creve Coeur Park,
helping clear the area of this invasive species.
When: 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, April 19
Where: Mallard Lake, Creve Coeur Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Franke at 314-835-9225
or katie@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to help with our Helping Hands Volunteer Club, where volunteers
with and without Down syndrome help put together mailings, make cards, create decorations
for events, and much more!
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, April 24
Where: 1300 Strassner Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at 314-961-2504
or abigail@dsagl.org.
Lupus Foundation of America - Heartland Region
What: Volunteers are needed for the Lupus Foundation's Purple Ball fundraiser, helping
with setup and/or the event.
When: Anytime 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, April 25
Where: The Moto Museum, 3408 Locust St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Alyson Goforth at 636-439-0457
or goforth@lupus.org.