Explore volunteer opportunities
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Event support
From running the registration desk to greeting people at the door, there are plenty of opportunities to support our fundraising events.
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Donor relations
Help us fundraise for St. Jude by contacting donors by phone, email or mail and thanking them for supporting our lifesaving mission.
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Office and administration
Write letters, enter data and help coordinate volunteers – in-person or wherever you are.
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Virtual volunteering opportunities
Use digital channels to serve our mission by cheering on fundraisers across the U.S. through social media, or do volunteer work from home to support local office efforts.
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On-campus volunteer opportunities
Become a volunteer for St. Jude and provide support for our staff and patient families. Explore individual opportunities like working in the Child Life Medical playroom and with the St. Jude Happy Cart.
Interested in volunteering for any of these roles?
Register to get notified when these opportunities become available. Or contact your regional office for more information on volunteer opportunities.
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and you can support St. Jude by volunteering at the St. Jude Walk/Run. There are plenty of opportunities in your community to support St. Jude kids, from joining your local event committee to volunteering on the day of the event. This event has great opportunities for volunteers of all ages and group sizes. Volunteer roles will vary by the location of the event. Most events need big groups to help with registration, cheer stations, set-up and tear down, hospitality areas and more.
St. Jude Walk/Run is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place both in-person and virtually. Sign up to volunteer today for the St. Jude Walk/Run happening in your area. Click “Register” on the St. Jude Walk/Run page and look for the volunteer registration information.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) International, founded in 1929, is one of the world’s most distinctive leadership service organizations.
Since adopting St. Jude as its international philanthropic project in 1972, ESA has helped raise more than $300 million in cash and pledges.
The vast network of ESA collegiate and community members are among our most dedicated and hardworking volunteers and fundraisers — donating their time and talent while participating in thousands of fundraising events across the country. Join Epsilon Sigma Alpha International in supporting St. Jude today.
A Message From Martin Hand
St. Jude founder Danny Thomas once said, “There is no kinder act than helping someone less fortunate than yourself.”
Your willingness to use your gifts and abilities has strengthened the St. Jude mission. Volunteers bring great creativity, joy and passion. During National Volunteer Week, we would like to express our gratitude for the meaningful work you do as an ALSAC volunteer. Thank you for the selfless and esteemed work you do. Your dedication is essential to help further the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
-Martin Hand, Chief Donor Officer, ALSAC
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The St. Jude Crew is a dedicated group of volunteers in markets across the United States that supports in area volunteer needs and efforts in a variety of roles. Volunteers sign up and commit to supporting St. Jude/ALSAC events throughout the year. Volunteers are responsible for participating serving 24 hours throughout one year from their sign-up date. The group is trained and recognized annually, maximizing resources and fostering unity within the local volunteer community.
The crew engages volunteers in a new way. Volunteers have access to exclusive merchandise, such as crew T-shirts and official lanyards, national and local recognition opportunities and special crew events. Crew volunteers also receive early access to sign up to serve at events in their area, giving them a chance to volunteer at some of our premier events. Being part of this crew provides a unique experience for you to build deeper connections with one another and the St. Jude mission.
To sign up to be part of the crew, create your volunteer profile in the volunteer management system and look for opportunities in your area.
The purpose of this group is to create a robust virtual volunteer community where members learn, share and collaborate to help support the St. Jude mission.
About our online community:
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought on a time of social distancing and isolation, there was a strong need for communication and connection among our volunteers. To address this need, ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, launched a Facebook group called ALSAC/St. Jude Volunteers.
The community launched on Sept. 15, 2020, and since then, membership has grown to almost 1,000 members. Learn more about the group.
Why volunteer?
Volunteers around the country, on average, spend 50 hours per year donating their time to the greater good. Studies have shown that volunteerism improves health by strengthening the body, improving mood and lessening stress. Additionally, volunteering can increase self-esteem, enhance various skills and expand career paths.
Source: VolunteerHub
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St. Jude founder Danny Thomas said, “All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don’t discover why. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.”
Volunteers bring new and exciting ideas, positive energy, commitment and passion. During National Volunteer Week, we would like to express our gratitude for the priceless work you do as a St. Jude volunteer. Your dedication is essential to the work we do. Thank you for the immeasurable and important work you have done and continue to do for the children of St. Jude. You are essential to help further the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
- Chris Boysen, Senior Vice President, ALSAC/St. Jude
Volunteers contribute by being the warm hands over the hearts of each St. Jude patient, parent, doctor, nurse and staff member. We believe in the mission of St. Jude.
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Let's make a difference. Together.
St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children.
Volunteers come from all walks of life and live all over the country, donating their time and talents to support St. Jude. Please consider volunteering to help us continue our lifesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Other ways to support St. Jude
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on the support of our generous donors and volunteers to keep advancing in our mission. There are several ways you can support the children of St. Jude. You might be interested in:
- Making a donation online or via mail
- Creating your own fundraising campaign.
- Sharing our stories of kindness on social media.
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