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Volunteer Opportunities
at Jewish Family Services
The Friendly Visitor Program was created to expand the support system for Jewish seniors feeling
isolated from the community. JFS matches a volunteer with a senior for regular home visits. Our volunteers find this
connection ultimately leads to a unique friendship and improves the quality of life for the senior.
Today our phones often ring for solicitation purposes. Many seniors' phones are quiet most of the day. Do you enjoy
talking on the phone? Consider calling a person on a weekly basis just to say hi and check in. A warm and inviting
conversation can really lift the spirits.
Jewish Big Brother Big Sister is another volunteer opportunity created through the collaboration of JFS
and Big Brother Big Sister of Central Ohio. As a volunteer you can be the adult friend who helps guide the little
brother or sister through life's challenges. It is an exciting and rewarding volunteer experience that often develops
into a special lifetime friendship.
Leah's List was developed to help Jewish individuals and their families, facing various challenges,
get the help they otherwise could not afford. JFS is in partnership with professionals who volunteer their skills and
knowledge in specialized situations. Some of the requests have included legal advice, health care needs, automobile
service, home repair, and housing. We are always looking for additional persons to offer their skills and talents to
help others that are at a crossroads in life.
Special Projects occur throughout the year at JFS. If you are interested in participating in a time
limited volunteer opportunities please let us know. To give you an idea of ways current volunteers assist JFS see the
list below:
- High Holiday Baskets
- December Holiday Gift Drive
- Help Me Grow Inventory
- Passover Gift Baskets
- General Agency Clerical Assistance
- Database Entry
- Writing Articles
Be a part of making a difference in people's lives. Join the JFS Mitzvah Corps; contact Susie Blair,
Volunteer Specialist at 559-0184 or sblair@JFSColumbus.org.
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