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
CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Lights! Camera! Action! Trivia Night fundraiser,
helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (setup) or 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (event), Friday, May 1
Where: Moolah Shrine Center, 12545 Fee Fee Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Fawn Swehla at
fawn@chadscoalition.org or 314-620-8610.
Register for CHADS Coalition for Mental Health
City Garden Montessori School
What: Volunteers are needed for our City Garden Block Party, a beloved family and community
celebration with games, bounce houses, music and food.
When: 4 - 6 p.m., Friday, May 1
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.
Great Rivers Greenway
What: Volunteers are needed to help clean up trash along the Mississippi Greenway at North
Riverfront Park. All tools and supplies provided, no experience needed.
When: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, May 2
Where: 10550 Riverview Drive (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, call 314-620-8610.
Register for Great Rivers Greenway
Casa de Salud and the SLU School of Medicine
What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Mi Casa es SLU Casa Walk, Run, Roll 5K, a fundraiser
hosted by the Latino Medical Student Association at SLU. Assist with all aspects of
the race.
When: Anytime 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday, May 3
Where: Gateway Arch National Park (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Esmeralda Aharon
at esmeralda.aharon@health.slu.edu.
Register for Casa de Salud and the SLU School of Medicine
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Open House to celebrate all of our athletes
and their families. Help with games, prizes, activities, and more!
When: 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Sunday, May 3
Where: SLU High School, 4970 Oakland Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Elizabeth Novak
at enovak@keenstlouis.org or 314-399-9458.
Register for Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis
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.