Volunteer: Birthday Card InitiativeHelp us bring joy to our senior clients or clients with disabilities on their special day by creating birthday cards that will be mailed to their home! Feel free to be as creative as you wish! Notes: - Use 8 1/2” x 11” paper that can be tri-folded into a standard size envelope. - The cards should say, “Happy birthday, from a JFCS volunteer" and include our logo (email Miranda Mason at mmason@jfedsnj.org for a template with our logo to use) - Cards can be dropped off to the JFCS offices (1301 Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill -side entrance of the Katz JCC building). - Pre-made birthday coloring pages are available for younger children. - A template for teens, college students or adults is also available. - There is no age requirement, and no minimum amount. We will take as many cards as you can make!
Questions? Connect with Sherri Jonas at sjonas@jfedsnj.org. Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Help us bring joy to our senior clients or clients with disabilities on their special day by creating birthday cards that will be mailed to their home! Feel free to be as creative as you wish! Notes: - Use 8 1/2” x 11” paper that can be tri-folded into a standard size envelope. - The cards should say, “Happy birthday, from a JFCS volunteer" and include our logo (email Miranda Mason at mmason@jfedsnj.org for a template with our logo to use) - Cards can be dropped off to the JFCS offices (1301 Springdale Rd. Cherry Hill -side entrance of the Katz JCC building). - Pre-made birthday coloring pages are available for younger children. - A template for teens, college students or adults is also available. - There is no age requirement, and no minimum amount. We will take as many cards as you can make!
Questions? Connect with Sherri Jonas at sjonas@jfedsnj.org. Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: School Supplies CollectionJFCS, in conjunction with Tools for School, is collecting donations of new school supplies and backpacks to benefit students in need in our community. These school supplies help to ensure that all students have the necessary tools for learning and academic success. When students have the right supplies, they feel more prepared and confident in their ability to learn, and can positively impact their engagement and participation in class. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can organize your own collection of school supplies and drop them off at our agency! Suggested school supplies: Backpacks BindersNotebooks Folders Pencils, pens, crayons, and colored pencils Markers & highlighters Glue sticks Scissors (kid-safe) Pencil cases or boxes Erasers Rulershttps://www.toolsforschool.org https://www.jcfsnj.org/tfs Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah JFCS, in conjunction with Tools for School, is collecting donations of new school supplies and backpacks to benefit students in need in our community. These school supplies help to ensure that all students have the necessary tools for learning and academic success. When students have the right supplies, they feel more prepared and confident in their ability to learn, and can positively impact their engagement and participation in class. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can organize your own collection of school supplies and drop them off at our agency! Suggested school supplies: Backpacks BindersNotebooks Folders Pencils, pens, crayons, and colored pencils Markers & highlighters Glue sticks Scissors (kid-safe) Pencil cases or boxes Erasers Rulershttps://www.toolsforschool.org https://www.jcfsnj.org/tfs Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08034 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Teen Engagement, Leadership Opportunities, and Social ActivitiesLooking for fun ways to connect with other Jewish teens? Our sister agency, the Katz JCC, offers exciting social events, leadership programs, and engagement opportunities for teens of all interests. Whether you want to meet new friends, develop leadership skills, or participate in meaningful activities, there's something for everyone!
Teen Leadership Opportunities – Build leadership skills, make an impact in the community, and develop lifelong connections. Teen Meetups & Social Events – Join exciting gatherings, themed events, and hangouts with other Jewish teens. Get involved and be part of a vibrant teen community! *Please note we are not seeking volunteers for this opportunity. We are sharing this on behalf of the Katz JCC. If you would like to speak to someone more about Teen Engagement, Leadership Opportunities, and Social Activities please email cabramowitz@jfedsnj.org.* Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Looking for fun ways to connect with other Jewish teens? Our sister agency, the Katz JCC, offers exciting social events, leadership programs, and engagement opportunities for teens of all interests. Whether you want to meet new friends, develop leadership skills, or participate in meaningful activities, there's something for everyone!
Teen Leadership Opportunities – Build leadership skills, make an impact in the community, and develop lifelong connections. Teen Meetups & Social Events – Join exciting gatherings, themed events, and hangouts with other Jewish teens. Get involved and be part of a vibrant teen community! *Please note we are not seeking volunteers for this opportunity. We are sharing this on behalf of the Katz JCC. If you would like to speak to someone more about Teen Engagement, Leadership Opportunities, and Social Activities please email cabramowitz@jfedsnj.org.* Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Teens with Talent - vetted or non-vetted volunteersTeens with Talent: If you are a teenager with a talent to share, such as singing, playing an instrument, or performing in a play, we invite you to entertain our Holocaust Survivors or lead a class for our individuals with disabilities (exercise, arts & crafts, or sing-a-longs). Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Teens with Talent: If you are a teenager with a talent to share, such as singing, playing an instrument, or performing in a play, we invite you to entertain our Holocaust Survivors or lead a class for our individuals with disabilities (exercise, arts & crafts, or sing-a-longs). Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Project SARAH for teens - vetted or non-vetted volunteersYou can help survivors of domestic violence by holding a gift card drive or by collecting items most needed. Clients often leave their abusers with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Please consider a collection of these items (new only): Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Visa) Bathroom rugs Shower mats Shower curtains Toilet plunger Toilet brush Bath towels - all sizes Sheets - full and queen sizePlease click "Respond" and then "Submit" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. Someone will reach out to you to discuss where you may donate these items. Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah You can help survivors of domestic violence by holding a gift card drive or by collecting items most needed. Clients often leave their abusers with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Please consider a collection of these items (new only): Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Visa) Bathroom rugs Shower mats Shower curtains Toilet plunger Toilet brush Bath towels - all sizes Sheets - full and queen sizePlease click "Respond" and then "Submit" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. Someone will reach out to you to discuss where you may donate these items. Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food collectionBetsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry: Volunteers collect food donations, stock the pantry shelves, and deliver food to those in need who do not have their own transportation. They also help prepare and deliver food and meals to community members in need for Thanksgiving and Jewish holidays. Teens can hold their own food drive, sort the food by kosher and non-kosher and deliver it to the pantry. Pantry tours are provided to teens and their parents when food is dropped off. Teens can also have their own JFCS website set up so that donations can be made to our agency in honor of their bar/bat mitzvah. Add your picture and a little about your passions and studies! Please see the flyer below for a listing of items most needed and other information. Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.)
Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry: Volunteers collect food donations, stock the pantry shelves, and deliver food to those in need who do not have their own transportation. They also help prepare and deliver food and meals to community members in need for Thanksgiving and Jewish holidays. Teens can hold their own food drive, sort the food by kosher and non-kosher and deliver it to the pantry. Pantry tours are provided to teens and their parents when food is dropped off. Teens can also have their own JFCS website set up so that donations can be made to our agency in honor of their bar/bat mitzvah. Add your picture and a little about your passions and studies! Please see the flyer below for a listing of items most needed and other information. Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.)
Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pajamas, socks, underwear or book collectionBetsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry: Volunteers collect food donations, stock the pantry shelves, and deliver food to those in need who do not have their own transportation. They also help prepare and deliver food and meals to community members in need for Thanksgiving and Jewish holidays. Teens can hold their own pajamas, socks, underwear or book drive and deliver it to the pantry. Host a pizza or ice-cream party in your own home or backyard and ask everyone who comes to bring one item for children in our food pantry program. Pantry tours are provided to teens and their parents when items are dropped off. Teens can also have their own JFCS website set up so that donations can be made to our agency in honor of their bar/bat mitzvah. Add your picture and a little about your passions and studies! Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry: Volunteers collect food donations, stock the pantry shelves, and deliver food to those in need who do not have their own transportation. They also help prepare and deliver food and meals to community members in need for Thanksgiving and Jewish holidays. Teens can hold their own pajamas, socks, underwear or book drive and deliver it to the pantry. Host a pizza or ice-cream party in your own home or backyard and ask everyone who comes to bring one item for children in our food pantry program. Pantry tours are provided to teens and their parents when items are dropped off. Teens can also have their own JFCS website set up so that donations can be made to our agency in honor of their bar/bat mitzvah. Add your picture and a little about your passions and studies! Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gift Card CollectionTeens can hold their own gift card drive. Gift cards can be collected for our pantry clients, clients with disabilities, or Holocaust Survivors. Most requested gift cards by department: Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry clients: Wawa for gas, Walmart or Target Holocaust Survivors: ShopRite or Target Individuals with Disabilities: ShopRite, Walmart or Target (or purchase art supplies for the classrooms)Teens can also have their own JFCS website set up so that donations can be made to our agency in honor of their bar/bat mitzvah. Add your picture and a little about your passions and studies! Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Teens can hold their own gift card drive. Gift cards can be collected for our pantry clients, clients with disabilities, or Holocaust Survivors. Most requested gift cards by department: Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry clients: Wawa for gas, Walmart or Target Holocaust Survivors: ShopRite or Target Individuals with Disabilities: ShopRite, Walmart or Target (or purchase art supplies for the classrooms)Teens can also have their own JFCS website set up so that donations can be made to our agency in honor of their bar/bat mitzvah. Add your picture and a little about your passions and studies! Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Holocaust Survivor SupportAre you interested in helping our Holocaust Survivor population? You can get involved as follows: Hold a gift card drive (ShopRite or Target gift cards) Write letters to a Survivor (our clients love to get mail and hear about your travels, pets or school aspirations) Make birthday cards for Survivors Make holiday cards for Survivors Provide activities over Zoom (see also the Teens with Talent opportunity)Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Are you interested in helping our Holocaust Survivor population? You can get involved as follows: Hold a gift card drive (ShopRite or Target gift cards) Write letters to a Survivor (our clients love to get mail and hear about your travels, pets or school aspirations) Make birthday cards for Survivors Make holiday cards for Survivors Provide activities over Zoom (see also the Teens with Talent opportunity)Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Disability Services Department SAIL or SOAR ProgramsDisability Services Department (formerly Special Needs): The goal of this program is to develop programs and services in support of individuals with disabilities and their families, so that they can lead more independent and fulfilled lives as citizens of our community. Volunteers can help in help in several ways. Supports to Achieve Independent Living (SAIL): High school and college students (18+ only, no minors may participate), can provide peer interactions for young adults with disabilities at social events, including cultural events, informal get-togethers, life-long learning classes, community service projects and participation in Special Olympics. Social Outings and Recreation (SOAR) Facilitators: High school and college students (any age) can interact on weekends with those individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, who need greater oversight than those in the SAIL program.Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. Someone will reach out to you when there is a need in this area. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Disability Services Department (formerly Special Needs): The goal of this program is to develop programs and services in support of individuals with disabilities and their families, so that they can lead more independent and fulfilled lives as citizens of our community. Volunteers can help in help in several ways. Supports to Achieve Independent Living (SAIL): High school and college students (18+ only, no minors may participate), can provide peer interactions for young adults with disabilities at social events, including cultural events, informal get-togethers, life-long learning classes, community service projects and participation in Special Olympics. Social Outings and Recreation (SOAR) Facilitators: High school and college students (any age) can interact on weekends with those individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, who need greater oversight than those in the SAIL program.Please click "Respond" to show us that you are interested in this opportunity. Someone will reach out to you when there is a need in this area. (When you click "Respond" if you see "Incomplete Qualifications," please fill them out and click on "Submit Qualifications." Your response will NOT be submitted or recorded until after your qualifications have been approved. Once you are notified that your qualifications are approved, you may then return to the opportunity or event that you are interested in and "Respond" to that opportunity.) Program: Students, Teens, Youth & B'nai Mitzvah Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 08003 Allow Groups: No |