Volunteering in our housing facilities offers an up close and personal experience with patients and their families in a home environment. If you live in the greater Memphis area, there are plenty of ways to get involved as a volunteer. Read more about each location to find the assignment that works best for you.
Our individual volunteer positions are for adults ages 18 and up. They require a commitment served once a week, or three times a month, to be determined on an individual basis. All placements vary according to availability.
For groups of 8 or fewer within your organization, church or school interested in hosting an event in either Housing facility, please complete the Community Event Application. The number of volunteers per group will be determined based on the event type or as needed.
If there is a volunteer opportunity that suits your talents and schedule, learn more about the volunteer qualifications. For any specific questions regarding individual housing volunteer placements, contact us at housingvolunteers@stjude.org.
Target House is the primary long-term housing option for patients at St. Jude. Patients are assigned to Target House if their treatment is scheduled to last more than three months. This house is sponsored by Target and features 98 fully furnished, two-bedroom apartments.
Volunteer Opportunities
(Placements and times associated may vary in availability.)
Craft Room Volunteer
The volunteer will prepare materials for craft activities and organize the craft room.
Shift Day: Monday-Thursday
Shift Time: Times will vary with flexibility.
Dinner Volunteer
The volunteer will assemble and distribute meals to residents and assist with craft activities.
Shift Day: Tuesday and Thursday
Shift Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hospitality Volunteer
The volunteer will replenish supplies, maintain storage, as well as organize and assist with the preparation of activities for patient family common areas.
Shift Day: Monday - Friday
Shift Time: Times will vary with flexibility.
Event Volunteer
The volunteer will assist staff with set-up and execution of special events for patients and their families.
Shift Days: Monday and Wednesday
Shift Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Times and days will vary depending on special observance and planned offsite events.)
Pantry Volunteer
The volunteer will unbox, sort and stock grocery supplies in addition to fulfilling pantry orders for delivery to residents.
Shift Day: Monday and Tuesday
Shift Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tri Delta Place is the short-term housing facility on campus which serves families whose children are scheduled for treatment that will last seven days or less. This house features 64 hotel-style rooms and 36 suites.
Volunteer Opportunities
(Placements and times associated may vary in availability.)
Amenities Cart Volunteer
The volunteer will visit patient family rooms to distribute toiletries, snacks, and other amenities.
Shift Days: Sunday and Monday
Shift Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Craft Volunteer
The volunteer will prepare materials and host patient families for craft activities.
Shift Days: Monday – Thursday
Shift Time: 4:50 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Meal Volunteer
The volunteer will prepare, distribute and server meals to patient families.
Shift Days: Monday
Shift Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hospitality Volunteer
The volunteer will replenish supplies, maintain storage, as well as organize and assist with the preparation of activities for patient family common areas.
Shift Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Time: Times will vary with flexibility
Weekend Activity Volunteer
The volunteer will plan, coordinate, and lead recurring weekend activities for patient families.
Shift Day: Saturday and Sunday
Shift Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Located on the St. Jude campus, The Domino’s Village offers both short- and long-term lodging. Patient family assignments to this facility vary based on treatment schedule. This house features 40 short-term stay suites, 96 2-bedroom 2-bath apartments and four 3-bedroom 2-bath apartments.
Volunteer Opportunities
(Placements and times associated may vary in availability.)
Arts and Craft Volunteer
The volunteer will prepare materials for craft activities, encourage patient participation in the activities, sanitize any materials and restore room setup, and create craft kits when necessary.
Shift Day: Monday – Friday
Shift Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Hospitality Volunteer
The volunteer will replenish supplies, maintain storage, as well as organize and assist with the preparation of activities for patient family common areas.
Shift Day: Monday – Friday
Shift Time: Times will vary with flexibility.
Pantry Volunteer
The volunteer will unbox, sort and stock grocery supplies in addition to fulfilling pantry orders for delivery to residents.
Shift Day: Monday and Tuesday
Shift Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Before you apply, please review the requirements to ensure you are a good fit as a Housing volunteer. All Housing volunteers must meet the following requirements:
- Live within 50 miles of the hospital.
- Be at least 18 years of age or older and not enrolled in high school.
- Make at least a consecutive eight-month commitment, which includes three or more 2 to 4 hour shifts each month.
- Pass a criminal background check. St. Jude does not accept volunteers performing court-ordered community volunteer service hours.
- Vaccinations required to volunteer at St. Jude: Flu vaccination during flu season (September-April) and annually; Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); Varicella (chicken pox); Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis); Tuberculosis (TB) screening and clearance.
- All of our volunteer opportunities will require some walking, standing, bending and light lifting for 2-4-hour shifts.