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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.

February

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1
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.

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Gateway Down Syndrome Association  

What: Volunteers are needed for our Fusion Friday Family Pancake Breakfast, helping to prepare, serve, and share a delicious breakfast while creating a warm, fun space for connection and community.
When: 9:30 a.m. – noon, Friday, Feb. 6
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.  

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City Garden Montessori School

What: Volunteers are needed for our ColorBrave workshop for our children and families, a space for honest conversations, deeper connections, and collective learning about identity, empathy, and racial equity.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6
Where: 1618 Tower Grove Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Kitty Lohrum at kitty@citygardenschool.org or 314-503-8233.

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Bantu Global Alliance

What: Volunteers are needed for our Voices of Our Community: Author Spotlight & Book Celebration. Assist with event setup and breakdown, guest check-in and hospitality, workshop and speaker support, cultural activities, media and documentation, and post-event cleanup.
When: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7
Where: On campus - Center for Global Citizenship
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Nasir Abdalla at 314-671-0314 or Nasir@Bantuglobalalliance.org. 

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Highway To Destiny  

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with a Valentine's Day raffle fundraiser, judging written submissions from community members on the meaning of love.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10
Where: Can be done virtually/remotely
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Tamela Nixon at highwaytodestiny@gmail.com or 314-973-6801.

Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries

What: Volunteers are needed sporadically to assist with events and shows throughout the year, helping with ushering, etc. Join us for a short orientation regarding expectations and opportunities for volunteering with The Sheldon!
When: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12
Where: Remote - on Teams (link provided after registering)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Parker Miller, 314-533-9900, ext. 23, pmiller@thesheldon.org. 

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Freddie Ford Family Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for the Heroes for Autism Summit, helping with all aspects of this conference for families of children with autism.
When: Shifts available anytime 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Five Oaks on Warson, 1200 N. Warson Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Felicia Ford at felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org or 314-282-5003.

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Concordia Lutheran Church and the Tim Tebow Foundation

What: Volunteers are needed for the annual Night to Shine event, a dance for youth with developmental disabilities. Help with set-up, dance floor, food prep and serving, and more!
When: 5 - 10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: 505 S. Kirkwood Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Stacy Knorp at sknorp@mac.com or 314-698-3426. 

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United Congregations of Metro-East

What: Volunteers are needed to engage in phone-banking outreach for our jobs program, letting people know about employment opportunities.
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Takes place virtually.
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Beth Gutzler at 314-435-3183 or beth@ucmetroeast.org. 

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Revitalization 2000

What: Volunteers are needed for a STEAM activity morning with neighborhood youth, engaging them in a variety of educational activities and games.
When: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: Claver House, 4155 Kennerly Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: Register below. For general questions or more information, contact Bridgette Duffield at bridgetteduffield90@gmail.com or 404-697-4737.  

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Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in a variety of sports, dance and music activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15
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.

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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, Feb. 19
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. 

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HomeWorks!  

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with one of our Family Dinners, a chance for families and children to connect with school teachers. Help with set-up, food/drink serving, games/activities, and take-down.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24
Where: Old North Academy, 3017 N. 13th (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Amber Lee at 314-325-9901 or alee@homeworks.org.  

Kids Enjoy Exercise Now - K.E.E.N. St. Louis

What: Volunteers are needed to help youth with developmental disabilities participate in swimming games and activities.
When: Shifts available anytime 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22
Where: Center of Clayton, 50 Gay 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. 

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CHADS Coalition for Mental Health  

What: Volunteers are needed for our CHADS Day of Giving Fundraiser, helping with all aspects of the event.
When: Anytime 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24
Where: CHADS Office, 4121 Union Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Chelsea Bremer at chelsea@chadscoalition.org.  

HomeWorks!  

What: Volunteers are needed to assist with one of our Family Dinners, a chance for families and children to connect with school teachers. Help with set-up, food/drink serving, games/activities, and take-down.
When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26
Where: Fairview Elementary, 7047 Emma Ave. (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Amber Lee at 314-325-9901 or alee@homeworks.org. 

Lydia's House

What: Volunteers are needed for our annual Gala, the largest fundraiser of the year to support our mission of helping victims of domestic abuse and their children. Help is needed with all aspects of the event.
When: Shifts available anytime 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28
Where: Hilton Doubletree, 16625 Swingley Ridge Road (Directions via Google Maps)
Contact: To register, or for general questions or more information, contact Janel Uelk at 314-771-4411 or juelk@lydiashouse.org.