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Jewish Community Center

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:

Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie Rhea
rshea@jccstl.org
314-442-3164


Current Volunteer Needs

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Front Desk Volunteer

18+ Volunteers will help greet members at the front desks of both St. Louis J’s, as well as help with some related tasks.

Administration Assistance

On occasion, we need volunteers to help with administration needs such as stuffing a mailing or tabbing a brochure. Reach out to our volunteer coordinator (above) to be put on a contact list, if this interests you.

Adult Day at the J

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

Early Childhood Centers

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.

Shabbat Events with the J's Family Center

Volunteers are wanted to help serve dinner and run games for families with young children from 5-8pm on the following Friday evenings.

Need help with: set-up, clean-up, and serving food.

One-Time Events

Used Book Sale

Volunteers are needed on Sunday, Aug. 16, (choose your own times between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.) to help set up the sale and on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6-9 p.m. for teardown at the J in Creve Coeur.

Lynnie's Light

Evening of Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the J in Creve Coeur. More details coming soon.

Safari in the Sukkah

Tuesday, September 29 from 4-8 p.m. at the J in Chesterfield. Help set up, check people in, monitor the petting zoo, and serve snacks.

Sababa: St. Louis' premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival

Sunday, Oct. 18, in Downtown Clayton. Volunteers are needed to help with the family tent, food and artist needs, and greeting guests. To find out more about Sababa, visit www.sababastl.com

Sign up to volunteer

Beyond Pink

Sunday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the J in Creve Coeur. More details coming soon.


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
rshea@jccstl.org
314-442-3164