One-Time Volunteer Opportunities
Â鶹´«Ã½â€™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!
November
Who: Project C.U.R.E.
What: Volunteers are needed to help assemble hospital beds for shipping to low-resourced
communities around the country. All materials provided. Great for individuals or
groups!
When: Any day Monday through Saturday, shifts available from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., now through
the end of December.
Where: 131 Byassee Drive ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Janet Thomason at janetthomason@projectcure.org.
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 now through Jan. 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: 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: 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.
Who: Saint Louis Zoo
What: Volunteers are needed for annual Wild Lights at the Zoo, a family-friendly holiday
experience. Assist with children's games and crafts, fire pits, holiday maze, and
more!
When: 4:45 - 8:30 p.m., any evening Nov. 29 - Dec. 29
Where: 1 Government Drive ()
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Katie Emerick at emerick@stlzoo.org or 314-646-4661.
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: Easterseals Midwest
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Festival Gala fundraiser, helping with check-in
and check-out, greeting guests, and supporting the live auction. Please note volunteers
should be 21+ years of age.
When: 4 - 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4
Where: DoubleTree Hilton, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Grace Frost at grace.frost@esmw.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: HomeWorks!
What: Volunteers are needed for our Winter Wonderland Parent Teacher Workshop at Fairview
Elementary. Assist the staff and teachers by registering families for the event, providing
snacks and passing out literature and resources to families..
When: 4 - 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.10
Where: Fairview Elementary School, 7047 Emma Ave. ()
Contact: To register, or for questions or more information, contact Susan Loftin, sloftin@teacherhomevisit.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.