Volunteers are the lifeblood of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, providing crucial support services that are vital to the hospital and the well-being of its patients. Every day, willing volunteers donate their time and energy so that St. Jude can fulfill its mission of finding cures and providing care.
Filling a wide variety of roles throughout the hospital, the impact of volunteers extends beyond the immediate needs they meet. Whether they are playing games with children, serving tasty treats in the Kay Kafe or giving parents a much-needed break, their generosity leaves a lasting impression on all those they serve.
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Become a Volunteer
Whether you’d like to give your time on an ongoing basis or short-term, there are many ways you can volunteer at our hospital in Memphis.
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Individual Volunteer Opportunities
We offer a variety of volunteer placements. Learn more about individual placements to find the assignment that works best for you.
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Group Volunteer Opportunities
Groups of two or more individuals may conduct a one-time volunteer project for the hospital, the garden, Tri Delta Place, or Target House.
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Volunteer Services Internships
The Volunteer Services department offers three stipended internships each semester. Interns gain a well-rounded experience in many areas.
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Volunteer Recognition
This section is for those of you who are already a member of St. Jude’s volunteer family; its unsung heroes.
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Hospital Support Clubs
ALSAC and St. Jude are supported by three excellent volunteer clubs: the Women's Club, the St. Jude Auxiliary and the Ladies of St. Jude.
Other Ways to Help
- At home projects - If you are unable to contribute your time or talents you can contribute craft kits, waiting room fun bags, and other supplies needed for existing programming.
- Contribute supplies.
- Don’t live in Memphis, Tennessee? View ways you can help fundraise in your community.
- Donate blood and platelets.
- Become a healthy volunteer participant. Learn how you can participate in clinical research studies being conducted at St. Jude.
Contact our Volunteer Services Department:
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Phone: (901) 595-3327
Fax: (901) 595-2720
Email: volunteers@stjude.org
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Tours of the St. Jude campus
Schedule a tour of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital located in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Highlights from Volunteer Services
Here's a few quick facts you may not have known about our Volunteer Services department.
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Child Life
Children and teens manage illness and stress in different ways than adults. Child Life helps your child and young family members cope and minimize stress and anxiety.
