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.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Used Book Sale
Help sort books by genre leading up to our biannual sales, and help manage the two-week-long sales. Help is especially needed on Sunday, August 16, and Thursday, August 27.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.
18+ Volunteers will help greet members at the front desks of both St. Louis J’s, as well as help with some related tasks.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164 for more information.
On occasion, we need volunteers to help with administration needs such as stuffing a mailing or tabbing a brochure. Reach out to Stephanie to be put on a contact list if this interests you.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.
Adults 18+ are wanted to volunteer with both programs in Adult Day at the J. Responsibilities could include helping with sports and fitness, leading an art or music (for example) group, or modeling exercises and movement.
Swimming: Monday and Tuesday 1-2:30pm
Exercise: M-F 10-11am (can do one or many days per week)
Arts and Crafts: M-F 11am-12pm (can do one or many days per week)
CRL: Every other Monday April through Mid-October
Tai Chi: Thursdays 12:45-2pm
Gardening: varies M-F between 1-3pm
Tower Gardens: 2-3x per week with a flexible schedule
Meal Service: M-F 12-1pm (can do one or many days per week) (must have Hep A vaccination)
Special Events/Outings: varies
Apply Online or contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.
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.
Love theatre? This is a chance to see live plays for FREE while volunteering to usher the play.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.
Volunteers are wanted to help serve dinner and run games for families with young children from 5-8pm on the following Friday evenings.
Pride Shabbat – Friday, June 5 from 5-8pm
Need help with: set-up, clean-up, and serving food.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164.
Volunteer Opportunities – Spring/Summer Only
For teens entering their Freshman or Sophomore year in the Fall of 2026. The 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). J Day Camps run from June 1–August 14 (with training starting on May 26), and we do request that CITs spend 3+ weeks of the summer with us (for continuity for the campers). Please apply here.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164 with any questions.
For Ages 18+. The Creve Coeur J Day Camps are looking for volunteers who love to be with children! Duties include watching and playing with the children during their “free time” at camp. Staff will be there as well. Volunteers will be used as enrichment and will not need to disciple or correct children. One hour in the mornings and one hour in the afternoons. M-Th. Volunteer can do as many or as little shifts as desired.
Contact Stephanie Rhea, 314.442.3164 with any questions.
Staenberg Family Complex/Creve Coeur
Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays, 8-11am
Volunteer tasks include planting, weeding, stirring the compost, harvesting, and preparing the 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.