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
Who: Saint Louis Zoo
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Boo at the Zoo family-friendly Halloween-themed
experience. Help monitor the maze, guide families, in activity/craft areas and more!
When: 4:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., any day from Oct. 8 - Oct. 30
Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Emerick, 314-646-4661
or emerick@stlzoo.org.
Who: Immigrant Home English Learning Program (I-HELP)
What: Volunteers are needed for our Mini-Golf Tournament, running games, the concession
stand, or registration.
When: 4:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., any day from Oct. 8 - Oct. 30
Where: St. John the Baptist, 4200 Delor St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jacquelyn Ballard at 314-370-5706
or jballard@ihelpstl.org.
Register for Immigrant Home English Learning Program
Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Trivia Night fundraiser, helping with event
set-up, greeting, games, and more!
When: Anytime 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11
Where: Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, 2934 Marshall Ave. (Click for directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Cleo Zundel at 314-333-7111
or czundel@southside-ecc.org.
Who: North Newstead Association
What: Volunteers are needed for a Community Clean-Up in the Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood,
making the streets healthier and safer for all.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, October 12
Where: Hodiamont Ave. and Wabada Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Casey Ringenberg at casey@northnewstead.org.
Register for North Newstead Association
Who: Vivent Health
What: Volunteers are needed for Art of PAWS and People 2024, an auction of art to support
our Pets Are Wonderful Support program for people we serve. Assist with set-up, registration,
art handling, check-out and more.
When: Anytime 2 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12
Where: Gallery 1014, 1014 Locust St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Madison Ratay at 618-402-5099
or madison.ratay@viventhealth.org.
Who: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Sun Run 6K or 1-mile walk, helping with registration,
course management, food/drink stations, and activity booths.
When: Anytime 6:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday, Oct. 13
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Becca Polizzi at 314-678-6622
or becca.polizzi@ssmhealth.com.
Register for Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital Foundation
Who: Midtown Community Services
What: Volunteers are needed for our Midtown Cornhole Tournament, raising funds for our
youth program. Help with set-up, registration, and other duties as needed.
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13
Where: 4 Hands Brewing, 1220 S. 8th St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Nicole Plegge, 314-534-1180
or nicole.plegge@midtownstl.org.
Register for Midtown Community Services
Who: Christian Friends of New Americans
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Golf Benefit, helping with all aspects of the
tournament.
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, October 14
Where: Greenbriar Hills Country Club, 12665 Big Bend Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Kerry Pozaric at kpozaric@cfna-stl.org.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Small Steps Therapy Program, helping with activities
for children with Down Syndrome.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
Who: Promise Community Homes
What: Volunteers are needed for our Gala: Blueprints and Bowties fundraising event.
When: Either 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (set-up) or 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (event), Friday, Oct. 18.
Where: Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N. Warson Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Meghan Higdon, 314-567-1522
or meghanh@promisecommunityhomes.org.
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, Oct. 19
Where: Meet at Des Peres Sam's Club, transportation via bus w/ campers provided form there
(Directions via Google Maps)
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 our annual Mary Meachum celebration along the Mississippi
Greenway. Help with set-up, directing traffic and more, then stay for the festivities!
When: Either 9 - 11 a.m. or 4 - 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 24 East Grand Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Who: Flance Early Learning Center
What: Volunteers are needed for the International FAM Fest, a food, arts and music festival
to support our children.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 1908 O'Fallon St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Jami Hirsch, 314-881-0854
or jhirsch@flancecenter.org.
Who: Bel-Nor Neighborhood Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Trick-or-Tree Planting, helping plant small trees along
our streets and sidewalks.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 19
Where: 8416 Natural Bridge Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Dan Riley, 314-979-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
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, Oct. 19
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: National Kidney Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Golf Classic fundraiser, helping with all aspects
of the event.
When: Anytime 6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22
Where: 1100 Whitmoor Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Kevin McCarthy at 224-301-1106
or kevin.mccarthy@kidney.org.
Register for National Kidney Foundation
Who: Southside Early Childhood Center
What: Volunteers are needed to watch children during a staff development session.
When: 3 - 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23
Where: 2101 S. Jefferson Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Cleo Zundel at 314-333-7111
or czundel@southside-ecc.org.
Who: Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Helping Hands Volunteer Club, assisting other volunteers
(both with Down Syndrome and without) with projects such as making cards and gifts
for partners, creating decorations for events, and putting together informational
packets.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24
Where: 1201 Hanley Industrial Court (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
Who: All Community Events
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Hot Cider Hustle of St. Louis, helping with
all aspects of this fundraising event.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Upper Muny Parking Lot (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abby Hamerstadt, abby@allcommunityevents.com.
Register for All Community Events
Who: Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed to assist with our Sensory-Friendly Tent for children while
their parents shop at the Farmer's Market. Assist with games, activities, etc.
When: Anytime 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: 4257 Northeast Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register or for questions or more information, contact Tara Morton at 314-649-8920
or volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
Who: Open Space Council
What: Volunteers are needed for our River Des Peres Trash Bash, helping clean the River
Des Peres watershed in St. Louis city and county.
When: 9 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Various locations - see registration for more details.
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Adelle Arnold at 314-835-9225
or volunteer@openspacestl.org.
Register for Open Space Council
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, Oct. 26
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: Communities First
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual community Spooktacular Halloween celebration
for families and youth. Assist with activity tables, games, bounce houses, food/drinks,
and more!
When: Anytime Noon - 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Hyde Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Maggie Hourd-Bryant at
mhbryant@communitiesfirststl.com.
Who: Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Dinner and Celebration at Saint Louis University,
helping with set-up, take-down, and more!
When: Anytime 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (set-up) or 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. (take-down), Tuesday,
Oct. 29
Where: Busch Student Center Wool Ballrooms
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Mary Pederson at admin@interfaithstl.org.
Register for Interfaith Partnership of St. Louis
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: Pavillion at Lemay, 305 Gregg Rd.
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle, carly@gatewayhemophilia.org.
Register for Gateway Hemophilia Association
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Rachel Hansen at rhansen@stpartickcenter.org or 314-802-0681.
Register for St. Patrick Center
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 form there
(Directions to Sam's Club in Des Peres)
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Who: Bel-Nor Neighborhood Association
What: Volunteers are needed for our Thanksgiving Tree Planting, helping plant small trees
along our streets and sidewalks.
When: 10 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, Nov. 9
Where: 8416 Natural Bridge Rd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Dan Riley, 314-979-9545
or belnortreeboard@gmail.com.
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abigail Bosslet at abigail@dsagsl.org.
Register for Down Syndrome Association
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: 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 November 18-22
Where: 1240 Dautel Lane (Directions via Google Maps)
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. (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Jovany Otero at 314-485-7357
or jotero@grgstl.org.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Lauren Shelton at 314-646-3141
or lauren.shelton@usc.salvationarmy.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 (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Abby Hamerstadt, abby@allcommunityevents.com.