Saint Louis University鈥檚 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
Who: St. Louis City 13th Ward
What: Volunteers are needed to help with neighborhood clean-up days in various neighborhoods
of the 13th Ward. All tools and materials provided. Perfect for groups!
When: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2
Where: Various locations - will be assigned area.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, Daryl Henderson at 314-452-1179
or hendersond@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: Gateway Hemophilia Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual GHA Trivia Night, helping with all aspects of
the event.
When: Anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2
Where: Pavilion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Road
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle, carly@gatewayhemophilia.org.
Who: City of St. Louis Forestry Division
What: Volunteers are needed to help plant trees in Carondelet Park along the new bike trail.
All materials provided.
When: Either Thursday, November 7 or Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Where: 3900 Holly Hills Blvd. ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Dasenbrock at
dasenbrocke@stlouis-mo.gov.
Who: St. Patrick Center
What: Volunteers are needed for Veterans 5K in Downtown St. Louis, an annual race to honor
all those who have served our country. Help with setup, registration, water stations,
activities, food and drinks, and more!
When: Anytime 6:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: 1315 Chestnut Street ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Rachel Hansen at rhansen@stpartickcenter.org or 314-802-0681.
Who: Camp Circle Star
What: Volunteers are needed for our day camp for children with disabilities, assisting
with various activities and experiences.
When: 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: Meet at Des Peres Sam's Club, transportation via bus w/ campers provided from there
()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier at 314-667-4766
or renee@campcirclestar.com.
Who: Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed for a tree-planting at Fairground Park, helping plant native
trees. Perfect for small or large groups, but please register ahead of time.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: Fairground Park ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Who: North Newstead Association
What: Volunteers are needed for the Hard to Recycle Fair, helping the community recycle
items that are often difficult to dispose of.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: 4600 Goodfellow Drive ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Casey Ringenberg at casey@northnewstead.org.
Who: Bel-Nor Tree-Board
What: Volunteers are needed for our Thanksgiving Tree Planting, helping plant small trees
along our streets and sidewalks.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: Intersection of Audrain Drive and Hatherly Drive, approximate location 8081 Audrain
Drive ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Dan Riley, 314-497-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
Who: Missouri Botanical Garden
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Garden Glow event, where the Garden is transformed
into a holiday wonderland. Help with all aspects, including traffic, displays monitoring,
crafts/activities and more!
When: Shifts available anytime 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., every day from November 15 thru January
4, 2025
Where: 4344 Shaw Blvd. ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elisha Banh at 314-577-5187
or volunteer@mobot.org.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Circle of Friends, assisting adults with Down Syndrome
to play games and do activities together.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Who: HomeWorks! The Teacher Home Visit Program
What: Volunteers are needed to help teachers at Aspire Academy prepare learning resource
bags for distribution at a parent-teacher workshop the following day. Help is also
needed at the workshop itself, registering families, distributing snacks and materials,
etc.
When: Anytime 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13; 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,
November 14
Where: Aspire Academy, 5421 Thekla Ave. ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin at sloftin@teacherhomevisit.org.
Who: Firm Foundation Tutoring
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with set-up,
event management, and/or clean-up. Dinner provided!
When: Anytime 3:30 - 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 (shifts available)
Where: 1483 82nd Blvd.
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Kristen Flores at 314-278-6960
or kristen@ncfstl.org.
Who: Girls on the Run St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual end-of-season 5K in Forest Park, helping with
check-in, course management, food and drinks, activity booths and more. Can accommodate
groups too.
When: Anytime 5:30 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 16
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler at 314-246-0489
or liz@gotrstl.org.
Who: Kindness Begins With Me
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping sell raffle
tickets, work the silent auction, collection donations, and more.
When: 6 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16
Where: Bishop DuBourg High School, 5850 Eichelberger St. ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Toni Zychinski at 314-440-2355
or toni.zynchinski@kindmestl.org.
Who: Promise Community Homes
What: Volunteers are needed to help rake leaves at homes for adults with disabilities.
Perfect for groups!
When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., any day the week of Nov. 18-22
Where: 1240 Dautel Lane ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Meghan Higdon at 314-567-1522,
ext. 208 or meghanh@promisecommunityhomes.org.
Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner for SECC staff members and
families. Help serve food and manage event.
When: 4:30 - 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21
Where: Phyllis Wheatley Center, 2711 Locust St. ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Cleo Zundel at 314-333-7111
or czundel@southside-ecc.org.
Who: Let Me Run
What: Volunteers are needed for our 5K race to raise funds for youth with ALD syndrome.
When: Anytime 7 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23
Where: Creve Coeur Lake ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jamie Dresser, jamie@letmerun.org.
Who: Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to remove invasive species from Unger Park. All tools and materials
provided. Perfect for small or large groups, but please register ahead of time.
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23
Where: Unger Park, 500 Yarnell Road ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Who: Salvation Army
What: Volunteers are needed to help set up our annual Angel Tree Toy Town, where low-income
families can receive donated Christmas presents.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., either Monday, Nov. 25 or Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Where: 10634 St. Charles Rock Road ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Shelton at 314-646-3141
or lauren.shelton@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Who: St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with audience greeting, ushering, and program distribution
at our holiday production, Q Brothers' Christmas Carol: The Remix. Once the show begins,
volunteers are welcome to stay and enjoy the show for free.
When: Either 6:15 p.m. - 7: 15 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. (matinee show) any day Nov.
26 through Dec. 22.
Where: .ZACK Theatre in Grand Center, 3224 Locust St. ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Celia Chojnacki at 314-410-8698
or celia@stlshakes.org.
Who: All Community Events
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Turkey Trot of St. Louis 5K fundraiser.
When: 7:30 - 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 28
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abby Hamerstadt, abby@allcommunityevents.com.
December
Who: Salvation Army
What: Volunteers are needed to help set up our annual Angel Tree Toy Town, where low-income
families can receive donated Christmas presents.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., any day December 2-6 or December 9-14.
Where: 10634 St. Charles Rock Road ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Shelton at 314-646-3141
or lauren.shelton@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Who: St. Louis City Forestry Division
What: Volunteers are needed for Honeysuckle Hacks in Francis Slay Park, helping remove
this invasive plant.
When: Dec. 3 and 5, Dec. 10 and 12, Dec 17 any day from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: 3100 McCausland Ave. ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Aaron Dohogne at 573-579-7599
or dohogne.aaron@gmail.com.
Who: Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual fundraiser, helping with all aspects of the
event.
When: Anytime 4 - 10 p.m., Tuesday, December 3; anytime 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, December
4.
Where: The Center, 3701 Grandel Square ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Branden Lewis at 314-899-1188
or branden@storystitchers.org.
Who: Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help plant trees along the Mississippi Greenway. Perfect
for individuals or small groups!
When: 9 - 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7
Where: North Riverfront Park, 10550 Riverview Drive ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Who: Midtown Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Gala Fundraiser, which features dinner, dancing,
silent and live auction, and more. Help with all aspects of the event (dinner included
for volunteers).
When: 5:00 - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 (shifts available)
Where: The Christy, 5856 Christy Blvd. ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge at 314-534-1180
or nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.
Who: Salvation Army
What: Volunteers are needed to help distribute presents, food baskets, and household goods
to low-income families and children as part of our Angel Tree Toy Town.
When: Anytime 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., any day Dec. 16-19.
Where: 10634 St. Charles Rock Road ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Shelton at 314-646-3141
or lauren.shelton@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Who: Variety - The Children's Charity
What: Volunteers are needed for our day camp for children with disabilities, assisting
with various activities and experiences.
When: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dec. 26, 27, 30 or 31 (shifts available)
Where: 11480 Westline Industrial Drive ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Amy Birnstill at 314-720-7719
or amy@varietystl.org.
Who: Camp Circle Star
What: Volunteers are needed for our day camp for children with disabilities, assisting
with various activities and experiences.
When: 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 or Monday, Dec.30
Where: Meet at Des Peres Sam's Club, transportation via bus w/ campers provided from there
()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Renee Eickmeier at 314-667-4766
or renee@campcirclestar.com.