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.
May / Summer
Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed the annual Glennon Golf Classic to support the Music Therapy
Program at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Assist with all aspects
of the event, including set-up the day prior.
When: Anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m, Thursday, May 7 (set-up) or anytime 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday,
May 8 (event)
Where: Columbia Golf Course, 125 2770 N. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Becca Polizzi
at 314-678-6622 or becca.polizzi@ssmhealth.com.
Register for Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Girls on the Run St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our Spring 5K, the end of season celebration for all of
our GOTR teams in the St. Louis region. With 7,000+ participants expected at this
event, we will need the support of over 200 volunteers in a variety of roles on race
day. Great opportunity for individual and group volunteers!
When: Anytime 5 a.m. - Noon, Saturday, May 9
Where: Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Liz Mergenthaler
at liz@gotrstl.org or 314-246-0489
Register for Girls on the Run St. Louis
Vision for Children at Risk
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Children's Mental Health Day, a celebration
with youth on the importance of staying well. Help with activities, entertainment,
booths and more!
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, May 9
Where: Deaconess Center, 1000 N. Vandeventer Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Jawana Hammonds
at jhammonds@visionforchildren.org.
Tower Grove Park
What: Volunteers are needed for Plant It Forward, a biannual campaign that engages the
community in helping to maintain the beautiful display beds in Tower Grove Park. In
addition to providing necessary work for the park, volunteers will learn firsthand
the types of plants in our display beds, how to tend to these plants, and take some
plants home each volunteer day.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., May 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28
Where: Locations vary throughout park by day - sign up for more information.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact volunteer@towergrovepark.org.
Gateway Bleeding Disorders Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our Taste of Tequila, Splash of Charity fundraising event,
helping with all aspects.
When: Anytime 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday, May 14
Where: Felix's Pizza, 6401 Clayton Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Carly Holderle
at carly@gatewayhemophilia.org or 636-575-9075.
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, May 21
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
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our Athletics Award Banquet for our student athletes -
help with setup, event support, cheering, and more!
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, May 21
Where: 4209 Folsom Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at
314-503-8233 or kitty@citygardenschool.org.
Assisi House
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean out the basement of one of our houses. It will
involve picking items up and moving them out.
When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6
Where: 2438 N. Spring Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Delanie Muenchen
at 314-489-9529 or delanie@assisihouse.org.
St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Cerebral Palsy Family Day, an event for families
of children with motor disabilities to enjoy the Missouri Botanical Garden. Assist
with activities, educational sessions, monitoring play areas, and more!
When: Anytime 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, June 7
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Emma Lott at cpfamilyday@wustl.edu.
St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
What: Volunteers are needed for our Camp Indepedence - help with our summer day camp, engaging
children with Cerebral Palsy in a variety of activities, sports, and other educational
and recreational programming.
When: Any weekday June 8 thru July 24, 8:30am-4pm (shifts available)
Where: Webster Groves Rec Center, 33 E. Glendale (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Julie Grassi at
julie.grassi@bjc.org.
Register for St. Louis Children's Hospital Cerebral Palsy Sports Program
Find the Light Foundation
What: Volunteers are needed for our Find the Light Festival event, to celebrate and raise
awareness for mental health support among young adults.
When: Sunday, June 14 with shifts available anytime 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Frankie Martin's Garden, 5372 St Charles St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Zack Diebold at
zack@findthelightfoundation.org.
Register for Find the Light Foundation
Da Hood Connect
What: Volunteers are needed for our quarterly Family Resource Fair to assist residents
of North St. Louis, helping greet guests, manage registration table, and general event
support.
When: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, July 18
Where: 5501 Delmar Blvd. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Jerrica Franks
at 314-699-4934 or volunteer@dahoodconnect.org.
American Council of the Blind
What: Volunteers are needed for the American Council of the Blind National Conference,
occurring in St. Louis. Assist with such roles as welcome and check-in, helping attendees
navigate the exhibit hall, hospitality stations, and general event support.
When: Multiple shifts available each day from Friday, July 24 though Friday, July 31.
Where: Hyatt Regency Arch Hotel, 315 Chestnut St. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Sally Benjamin
at 866-846-7380 or salbenjamin60@gmail.com.