Volunteer Community
Each year, more than a thousand volunteers give their time and energy to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We value your service and thank you for your extraordinary commitment.

Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.
Volunteer Support Clubs
Our volunteers and staff extend our gratitude to members of the St. Jude Women’s Club and the Ladies of St. Jude, who support the hospital through volunteer projects and financial support. Learn more about their important work.
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St. Jude Women's Club
The St. Jude Women's Club supports the children of St. Jude through volunteer and fund-raising activities, as well as serves as a social network for members to become better acquainted through various social activities.
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Ladies of St. Jude
In 1956, a group of dedicated women volunteers formed an organization to support the goals of entertainer, humanitarian, Danny Thomas. These early pioneers of our organization worked diligently on fund raising and clerical work.
Volunteer Recognition

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Spotlights
Read about the ways our volunteers and volunteer supervisors go above and beyond to serve our patients and families.

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Lifetime Member Status
The Lifetime Member Status Volunteer Service Award is given annually to volunteers who have dedicated more than five years or 1000 hours of service to St. Jude and need to step away from their traditional volunteer role.