GOODNESS GOES GLOBAL This past May the Jewish
people-to-people community
VOLUNTEER
Federation of Greater Santa
service, aspiring to become
Barbara was delighted
the Jewish “Peace Corps.”
SERVICE
to announce a year-long
To advance the goals of Shalom
partnership with Shalom Corps. Established by Mosaic United, a collaborative program of the Government of Israel, the Ministry of the Diaspora, and the Jewish Agency for Israel, Shalom Corps is a global Jewish volunteering movement with a deep commitment to carrying out Jewish values.
Corps, Federation launched
ADVANCES SOCIAL
its very own community
RESPONSIBILITY
volunteer program—Mitzvah
AND DEEPENS
Makers. This fun new program promotes building a vibrant Jewish community through
INTER-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
meaningful activities and quality family time, giving participants the opportunity to learn about Jewish values and practice them together. As part of our partnership with Shalom Corps, Jewish Federation committed to
Sharing a belief with the Jewish Federation that volunteer service advances social responsibility and deepens intercultural understanding, Shalom Corps is dedicated to promoting impactful
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signing up 140 volunteers to work on a variety of projects and activities. Volunteers are asked to commit to 60 hours for the year (roughly one hour per week) and there is still time to sign up.
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