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
One-Time Events
Help the Hamsa Wellness Community set-up, greet guests, and tear down for their morning of wellness and hereditary cancer education.
Learn more a jccstl.com/beyondpink.
Next Event:
Sunday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the J in Creve Coeur.
Assist with set up and organization of the Lynnie’s Light for Life fundraiser each fall.
Help with event set-up, registration and check-in, monitor the petting zoo, and serve snacks. This event coincides with Sukkot each year.
Next Event:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 4-8 p.m. at the J in Chesterfield. Help set up, check people in, monitor the petting zoo, and serve snacks.
Sababa is a one-day Jewish festival held every other year for the greater St. Louis community. Volunteers are needed to help with the family tent, serving food, assisting artists, and greeting guests.
To find out more or about Sababa, visit www.sababastl.com
Next Event:
Sunday, Oct. 18, in Downtown Clayton.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
On occasion, we need volunteers to help with administration needs such as stuffing a mailing or tabbing a brochure.
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 10-11 a.m. (can do one or many days per week)
Arts and Crafts: M-F 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (can do one or many days per week)
CRL: Every other Monday April through Mid-October
Tai Chi: Thursdays 12:45-2 p.m.
Gardening: varies M-F between 1-3 p.m.
Tower Gardens: 2-3x per week with a flexible schedule
Meal Service: M-F 12-1 p.m. (can do one or many days per week) (must have Hep A vaccination)
Special Events/Outings: varies
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.
18+ Volunteers will help greet members at the front desks of both St. Louis J’s, as well as help with some related tasks.
Help find seats and pass out playbills at the Wool Studio Theatre during the NJT Season. Opportunities to usher will open again in January 2027.
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.
Help organize book titles and genres to set up and tear down at the J’s semi-annual Used Book Sale. Sales happen in January and August of each year. Next sale dates to be announced 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 |