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Because We Care

Prepare gift baskets that support the Jewish community. 
Old York Road, Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.


Brith Sholom House
Volunteers are needed to conduct Shabbat services at Brith Sholom House, an independent apartment building for seniors located at 3939 Conshohocken Avenue. There are also many opportunities for B’nai Mitzvah projects to be fulfilled there. For more information please call the JFCS Social worker: 484-620-3599 or 267-256-2036.

Challah Program of Jewish Family and Children’s Service

Caring volunteers needed to deliver challahs to hospital patients.  Adults only. 
Center City, Lower Merion, Old York Road, Northeast Philadelphia.  Friday afternoons.


Jewish Relief Agency
Pack and deliver food, donate clothing.  One Sunday morning each month. Northeast Philadelphia.  Please call for more information: 610-660-0190 and website: www.jewishrelief.org.


Mitzvah Food Project
Volunteers are needed to pack and/or deliver non=perishable food packages to local community members throughout the five county area (Beth Sholom Congregation, Kaiserman JCC, Klein JCC, Stiffel JCC, and Congregation Tifereth Israel).  This is a great opportunity for familieis, teens needing to meet community services and/or B'nai Mitzvah requirements.  Please call to get more information: 215-832-0531, or visit our website: www.jewishphilly.org/mfp .

RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)--Klein JCC

Provides volunteer orientation and activities for persons 55 and over.  Based in Northeast
Philadelphia but projects happen all over the area.  Times vary depending on project.

Shabbat Services at Abramson Center for Jewish Life

Help escort residents in wheelchairs or with walkers to services.  Great activity for families.
Bux-Mont:  Fridays, 3:30 – 5:15 p.m., Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. - noon.

Silver Wheels—Jewish Family & Children’s Service
Senior need you! You can help an older adult reconnect with important activities, such as: non-emergency medical appointments, food shopping, banking, shopping at pharmacies, visiting friends and loved ones in hospitals and nursing homes, and other social activities. This much-needed volunteer opportunity is very flexible. You can choose who, where and when you drive. There is no minimum time commitment and it does not require any extra insurance. Volunteer today. Contact: Lisa Tischler, Supervisor of Volunteer Services at 267-256-2082 or email LTischler@jfcsphilly.org .

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH JFCS

You can be the one to make a difference!
Jewish Family and Children's Service is a comprehensive social service organization.
  JFCS offers professional counseling and support services to people in every phase of the
life cycle, from adoption to senior services.  We count on volunteers to keep our many
programs going.
• Enrich the lives of seniors:  befriend elderly adults and help them with everyday activities
such as shopping, driving to appointments, help with paperwork and minor home
maintenance and repair.  Help alleviate their loneliness and develop mutually rewarding
relationships
• Support adults under 65 through challenging times by providing similar services

• Assist adults with special needs:  Befriend an individual or participate in one of our social
programs for adults with developmental disabilities
• Tutor children and adults in reading, writing and math (must be a teacher, reading
specialist or trained tutor).
• Make a caring connection with Jews who are ill or isolated in nursing homes, hospitals,
assisted living communities, boarding homes and hospices
• Deliver challahs, on Fridays, to Jewish hospital patients
For more information, contact the Director of Volunteer Services at 267-256-2082
                                                         or by email: LTischler@jfcsphilly.org