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There
is always plenty to be done at JFVS!
300
Volunteers support the community with more than 10,000 hours of service. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Delivering
Kosher Meals on Wheels
- Participating
in the friendly visitor program to the homebound
- Assisting
in the adult day care program with programming, as group aides, or as Chef
for the Day
- Providing
transportation for the elderly to socialization programs
- Organizing
and stocking the Kosher Food Pantry
- Preparing
and delivering holiday packages
- Tutoring
English
- Providing
assistance with acculturation, citizenship, test preparation and
socialization
- Public
relations, marketing, fund development and clerical/administrative aid
To volunteer:
Contact: Madalyn Gray
at JFVS, 732-777-1940, or send e-mail to
MadalynG@jfvs.org,
or use the volunteer form.
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Volunteers work alone or in
teams to deliver Kosher Meals on Wheels to homebound disabled
and/or elderly in Middlesex County. We need drivers and "jumpers."
Jumpers get out of the car and bring the meal to the home.
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday, 2 hours per
week or as a substitute on an as-needed basis.
Skills: Valid NJ
driver's license for driver. Must have own car and be insured.
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00
PM
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Make weekly visits to an
isolated homebound senior adult, one hour per week. Mostly
weekdays, but weeknights/weekends are sometimes available.
Skills: Must enjoy
senior population
Date: Ongoing
Est. Time: 1 hour per
week
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CAMEO (Challenging Adult Minds
and Energizing Ourselves) is a senior day program for adults
with physical disabilities who are cognitively alert. Emphasis
on physical and cognitive stimulation. Volunteers coordinate
activities and provide social and emotional support.
Volunteers are needed Tuesdays or Thursdays, 1 day or 1/2
day.
Skills: Enjoy working
with seniors and people with physical disabilities
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:45
PM
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The Elderday program provides
social day care for frail seniors. Volunteers help provide and
coordinate a wide range of activities for the clients.
Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for volunteers.
Volunteers should be available 1 day or 1/2 day per week.
Skills: Must enjoy
working with the frail senior population
Date: Ongoing
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00
PM
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Assist new Americans by
providing English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring, and
teaching Citizenship classes.
Skills: Teaching
background helpful
Date: As needed
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Provide transportation to
counseling, medical appointments, group sessions, etc. for
clients.
Skills: Valid NJ
driver's license. Must have own car and be insured.
Date: As needed
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