Volunteer

Nechama: The Jewish Response to Disaster

NECHAMA (the Hebrew word meaning comfort) is your way to help fellow Minnesotans and surrounding states clean-up from nature’s most damaging storms. The organization helps those who have been affected by tornadoes, floods and hurricanes free of charge and we help all those who are need.  As a NECHAMA volunteer, you will travel to the scene of natural disasters and be part of a team to assist in the relief effort. For more information about NECHAMA, how to become a volunteer or help in other ways. Please go to their website at: http://www.nechama.org.

Sholom Community Alliance

Sholom Community Alliance is seeking volunteers to help brighten the days of the 1000+ seniors they serve throughout the Twin Cities. The following are some of the areas where you can help: lead Friday night blessings and Shabbat services, bring your pet(s) for a visit; assist with parties or special events, play cards, board games or bingo, entertain residents with songs, dances or instruments, assist with holiday dinners, make friendly one – on – one visits – or create your own volunteer program for our tenants/residents – e.g. ladies’ night with manicures or a casino night. Contact Carol Kvasnik, Director of Volunteer Services on the Ackerberg Campus, at 952-939-1627 or ckvasnik@sholom.com or Jim McDonald, Director of Volunteer Services on the Shaller Family Sholom East Campus, at 651-328-2068 or jmcdonald@sholom.com. The organization is also looking for individuals interested in getting trained as hospice volunteers. Click here for more information about that opportunity.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. Each year, more than 900 JFCS volunteers provide services to those in need in both the Jewish and general communities. JFCS provides short- and long-term, flexible, volunteer opportunities in a variety of programs. And we’re always looking for new volunteers! Here are some of the areas where JFCS is in need of your help: mentors, homework tutors and lunch buddies; planning for special events; stocking food shelves; AlterCare Adult Day Program companions; Jewish Big Brothers and Big Sisters; Outreach Visitors for friendly visits with isolated older adults … and so much more. Contact Deb Savitt, Supervisor of Volunteer Resources, at 952-542-4859 or dsavitt@jfcsmpls.org.

If you would like to add your organization’s volunteer opportunities to this list, email Emily at Emily@tcjewfolk.com.