As we age, many of us find ourselves alone more often than when we were younger, leaving us vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness, as well as related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression and heart disease. Fortunately, there are ways to counteract these negative effects. The Tap and Chat iPad Learning program uses…
Each year, Jewish Family Service provides approximately 30,000 rides to older adults and others who otherwise would be unable to attend medical appointments or get to their jobs. As a volunteer in our transportation department, you’ll work one four-hour shift each week helping to schedule appointments for the community members who rely on us for…
This program is a wonderful opportunity for our children to receive free art classes from a certified art therapist. Volunteers are will assist in setting up the event, assisting children with their art project, and cleaning up at the conclusion of the event. Volunteers help our children to heal through creativity and self-expression.
The Homework Help program offers children assistance with their homework assignments. Children are encouraged to bring homework and are paired with a volunteer to assist them. This program is a critical service in helping our children thrive. Volunteers give children the tools they need to be successful in school.
Help us collect and sort food, gently used clothing, back-to-school supplies, coats, toys, and hygiene products for our boutique – serving over 200 families every month. We also host drives for items like cleaning kits, foster care welcome kits, children’s books, professional attire, holiday baskets, and winter coats.
The Boutique offers our children and families gently used clothing, household goods, toys, and food. Volunteers run our boutique daily performing a variety of tasks. These volunteers help to ensure our children have the basic needs items they so desperately need.
Volunteers for this program will aid in the execution of a group fitness class for our children and families. Volunteers will assist in set up and clean up pre and post workout. They will be instrumental in encouraging participants to participate and have fun! Classes can include but are not limited to yoga and zumba.…
Holidays are the most magical time of the year. Donations help us keep it that way for our families. Help us by collecting new, unwrapped toys for children, stocking stuffers, hats and gloves, grocery gifts cards, and gift-wrapping supplies. You can also work as greeters, personal shoppers, gift wrappers or shelf stockers during volunteer times.
Volunteers are in the Tau Beta Center for Family Literacy have a huge impact on our children and families. Volunteers will sort donations, enter books into database, distribute library cards, check in/out books, and read to children. These Volunteers play a critical role in improving the literacy skills of our children.
Plant flowers, weed and prune bushes in the gazebo garden, or spread mulch around our playscapes. Getting your hands dirty is rewarding.