VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES JFS has had more than 1,600 individuals and families come forward to help us accomplish our work in the community. Regardless of what role they’re filling, every single volunteer plays a critical role in enabling JFS to serve our community. FOOD PANTRY Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to help clients get the food that they need during our distribution hours from 9am to 2pm. On other days of the week, volunteers can help bring more food to our clients by picking up donations from community partners like SNAP Kitchen. JOB SEARCH RESOURCE CENTER Provide clients direct access to numerous job leads and resources by helping in our Job Search Resource Center. As mentors, our volunteers can offer insight and personal knowledge related to the working world. THE RESALE SHOP – RICHARDSON AND GARLAND LOCATIONS Help to sort donations, organize shelves and clothing racks and assist customers at our stores. Organizations are also invited to run clothing drives and volunteer for an afternoon of service at the shops. SUPPLY DRIVES Volunteers of all ages can collect needed food items for our Food Pantry, hygiene items, diapers, or can openers to be given to clients in the JFS Food Pantry.
FRIENDLY VISITORS A senior in need of companionship is matched with a volunteer who drops in on a regular basis to chat and share special time in or out of the home. INCLUSION EXPERIENCE Serve as a facilitator for the interactive curriculum designed by the Special Needs Partnership to simulate the effects of specific disabilities, leading to a discussion about inclusion and empathy. KOSHER HOME DELIVERED MEALS Package and deliver pre-cooked meals to homebound older adults. PERSONAL RESOURCE ORGANIZER Help older adults read and sort their mail and keep their paperwork organized. CLERICAL Assist JFS administratively by assisting with mailings, database management and day-to-day tasks. HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS Volunteers assist JFS in compiling and delivering 650 baskets all over the Metroplex for both Passover and Rosh
Hashanah, bringing holiday greetings to those who could use a reminder of the love and support they have from JFS and the community. SPECIAL EVENTS Plan & staff special events, including Volunteer Appreciation, annual fundraisers, the Kosher Chili-Cook Off, the Dallas Kosher BBQ Championship and more. FOOD PANTRY EXPERIENCE Schedule a Food Pantry Experience for your group. This program involves learning the value of a dollar and simulates living at or below the poverty line. Groups have a discussion about hunger, health, and what kind of foods you can buy with a limited income. CORPORATE GROUPS JFS is happy to host a “Day of Impact” or day of volunteerism for your company working in the Food Pantry, at The Resale Shops, delivering Kosher Home Delivered Meals or assisting with various projects around our agency.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please visit www.jfsdallas.org/volunteer or contact Kristen Jackson at kjackson@jfsdallas.org or at 972-994-0502.
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