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!
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Elisha Banh at 314-577-5187
or volunteer@mobot.org.
Register for Missouri Botanical Garden
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 (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: 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: 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. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For questions or more information, contact Celia Chojnacki at 314-410-8698
or celia@stlshakes.org.
Register for St. Louis Shakespeare Festival
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.
Register for All Community Events
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (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: 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. (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (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: 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. (Directions via Google Maps)
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 (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: 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 (Directions via Google Maps)
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
(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.