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Volunteer at the J

Helping Hands Are Always Welcome!

With hundreds of programs each year, the J is always looking for volunteers to help fulfill our mission in serving the community. Volunteers are needed to help with a variety of activities, including but not limited to:

  • Help us prepare and run a specific event
  • Help in an Early Childhood classroom
  • Coach a youth sports team (baseball, basketball, soccer, etc.)
  • Assist with interest groups in the Adult Day Center
  • The possibilities go on!

If you are interested in donating some of your time to the J please complete the Volunteer Form or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Kitchen J

A volunteer with great phone skills and a positive disposition is wanted to help make monthly check-ins to our client’s in our home delivery meal service.  The time and hours can be discussed and personalized.  Volunteers will make phone calls to clients, asking specific questions and lending an ear to listen. Creve Coeur J.

To apply, visit here or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

J Day Camp Counselor in Training (CIT)

We will be taking applications in Spring 2024 for next summer! Tthe J has a volunteer CIT program that teaches leadership skills and how to work with children while having fun swimming, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts (and much more).  The day camps run from late May to mid August, and we do request that CITs spend most of the summer with us (for continuity for the campers).

Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164 with any questions.

Parent Night Out

Sunday, August 21

Volunteers are needed to play and do crafts with children on August 5 from 7-9pm while their parents take some time to themselves

Fill out our volunteer form or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Summer Festival

Sunday, August 21

Help run booths and join the fun on Sunday, August 21 at Kol Rinah in Clayton.

Fill out our volunteer form or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Indoor Triathlon

14+ August 20-21 at the Chesterfield J.  Volunteers are needed to help keep track of laps, distances, and times for the athletes participating.  Can sign up for one or both days.  6am-2pm (times subject to change due to enrollment).

Fill out our volunteer form or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Adult Day Center

Adults 18+ are wanted to volunteer with both programs in the ADC.  Responsibilities could include helping with sports and fitness, leading an art or music (for example) group, or modeling exercises and movement.

Apply Online or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

St. Louis Senior Olympics

2024 Registration will open in the Spring. Events are held Memorial Day Weekend and surrounding dates. Volunteers are needed to help in all area from helping to run events to giving out medal and fielding balls.

Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Early Childhood Center Volunteers

Adults 18+ are wanted to volunteer in both the Chesterfield and Creve Coeur Early Childhood Centers. Volunteers can help with holding babies, reading to classes, or sharing a passion with a class.

Apply Online or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Garden of Eden

Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays, 8-11am

Tasks include planting, weeding, stirring compost, harvesting and preparing produce for transport to the pantry.
The garden is open March-November.

Apply Online or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.

Ask to be put on our volunteer list!

Volunteers are needed for one-time events and administrative help (like mailings). Ask to be put on the volunteer email list so you can find out what they are. You are not obligated to any minimum number of hours or events.

If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Stephanie Rhea, 314-442-3164.