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
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 March and April (March 27 and April 3, 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
Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed for our East Stream Volunteer Days, helping maintain the new
plantings at the East Stream Restoration Project. Tasks include identifying native
plants, pulling weeds, hauling plant materials, etc.
When: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., any day March 24-25, or 31
Where: Meet at 3817 Main Dr. at the Old Playground Pavilion (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our ColorBrave workshop for our children and families,
a space for honest conversations, deeper connections, and collective learning about
identity, empathy, and racial equity.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 27
Where: 1618 Tower Grove Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at
kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.
Register for City Garden Montessori School
Freddie Ford Family Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our family Easter Egg Hunt, helping with all aspects of
this fun event.
When: 8 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 28
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
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean up trash along the Mississippi Greenway at the
Arch Riverfront. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed. Registration
is required to participate.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, March 28
Where: 601 S Leonor K Sullivan Blvd. (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
Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed to peform a clean-up for an encampment of unhoused individuals.
Tools and gloves provided, and groups welcome!
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, March 28
Where: 1500 North 10th Street (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
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, March 29
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
April
Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed for our Arbor Day Tree Planting event, helping our Forestry
Team remove dead trees and plant/mulch new ones.
When: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 3
Where: Meet at intersection of Magnolia and Alfred (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
United Congregations of Metro-East
What: Volunteers are needed to engage in phone-banking outreach for our jobs program, letting
people know about employment opportunities.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, April 10
Where: Takes place virtually.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Beth Gutzler at
314-435-3183 or beth@ucmetroeast.org.
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 re-plant 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.
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
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
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, March 29
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.