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October 2018
Visitor programs
The Family Mentor & Senior Friendly Visitor Programs at Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, which provides year-long in-home support, information, and advocacy for vulnerable families in Somerset County and frail, isolated seniors, will hold volunteer training sessions on Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17, and 24, 4-7 p.m. at JFS, Somerville. With a focus on families with children under age of 10 and frail, isolated older adults, the programs match a trained community volunteer with each family or…
Find out more »It’s Time To Take Steps
Early 1 in 200 Americans live each day with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Living with these inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can be challenging and isolating. The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation is dedicated to curing these diseases and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected. "Take Steps" is the Foundation's largest fundraising event. Join, Donate, Volunteer, Sponsor, the Bucks/Mercer Take Steps Walk on October 20, 2018 at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton, NJ. Contact lchampion@crohnscolitisfoundation.org
Find out more »Information Session for Volunteer Tutors
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building, Elizabeth, today and Thursday, Oct. 25, noon-2 p.m. Discussion with educational consultant Shari Faleck and Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) coordinator Amy Levine. A kosher lunch will be served. Contact ALevine@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »December 2018
Mini Mitzvah Playdate at Princeton Playspace
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES: Join JFCS and TJC’s Mini Mitzvah Corps for a Mini Mitzvah Playdate Build breakfast bags for seniors then stay and play at Princeton Playspace. Recommended for kids 0-6 & their families. Open to the Community!! Playspace Admission (pay at the door): $15 per child OR $5 per child with a food donation. Please Note: All food items must be marked Kosher RSVP by Dec. 12: Sign-Up in advance for food donation items @ http://signup.com/go/QWCnwbC Please wear your Mini-Mitzvah…
Find out more »March 2019
Volunteer Information Session
Track Five Coffee, Cranford, 11 a.m.-noon. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Union County information program hosted by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ. Contact Amy Levine at ALevine@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »April 2019
Celebration of National Service Recognition Day
Sponsored by Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Union County and hosted by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, Elizabeth, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Activities include assembling food packages for homebound seniors and low-income families, preparing a community vegetable garden, and meeting with elected officials; a light kosher lunch will be served. Those who bring a new volunteer (55+) to join RSVP will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. RSVP to ALevine@jfscentralnj.org or 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Passover drive
Volunteers are needed to sort and assemble Passover food packages at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, on Sunday, April 7, at 10 a.m. Drivers are also needed to deliver the packages from the synagogue on Sunday, April 14, at 9 a.m. Call Jewish Family Services of Middlesex at 732-777-1940.
Find out more »Teen volunteer opps
J-Serve 2019: International Day of Jewish Teen Service, for sixth-12th graders, will take place Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Middlesex County Fire Academy, Sayreville. Contact Inbar Singal at inbars@jewishheartnj.org or 732-588-1800. Teens 15 years and older can help pack meals and load delivery cars for Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County on Sunday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge. Breakfast and community service certificates will be provided. Contact Jack Goldberg at jgoldberg1948@gmail.com…
Find out more »Habitat for Humanity House Building
Bnai Keshet, Montclair, 7:45 a.m. Participants (16 and up) will recite psalms for Passover and carpool to site in Paterson to help build home. Bring a bagged lunch. Email Marian Golan for registration link at marian.golan@gmail.com.
Find out more »May 2019
Mitzvah Day (community service)
The Jewish Center will be hosting a congregational Mitzvah Day! To register for any of the projects, please click on the Mitzvah Day link from the TJC website www.thejewishcenter.org (under “featured event”) Projects we will be working on: Gardening Shop and stock JFCS food pantry Feeding the hungry Create bags for women and children entering Womanspace Car wash Painting and installing ceiling tiles at Princeton Community Housing Placing flags on Jewish War veteran’s gravestones Partnering Community Non-Profits include: Arm in…
Find out more »“Job Search Strategies and Volunteer Opportunities for People 55+”
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Presentation by Susan Reeve, Jewish Family Service of Central NJ (JFSCNJ) career specialist, and Amy Levine, JFS Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Union County NJ project coordinator. The center is a joint venture between JFSCNJ and Temple Emanu-El of Westfield. A light kosher lunch will be served. RSVP to 908-352-8375 or info@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »July 2019
Mobile food pantry
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County has begun its Healthy@Home Senior Nutrition Program, a non-sectarian initiative which provides low-income, homebound seniors with healthy food and nutrition information delivered directly to their door. Clients work with a geriatric care manager and registered dietician to select foods that are healthy, easy to prepare, and enjoyable; chooses include fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, poultry, frozen fish and chicken, frozen fruits and vegetables, canned goods, and soups. At least once a…
Find out more »September 2019
Senior home visits
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking volunteers for the Family Mentor Program, Senior Shopper Program, and Good Deeds-Cooking Companions Project to provide friendly home visits for seniors. Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers are also being recruited. Training sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, and 24, 4-7 p.m. at JFS in Somerville. RSVP to 908-725-7799 or admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Senior home visits
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking volunteers for the Family Mentor Program, Senior Shopper Program, and Good Deeds-Cooking Companions Project to provide friendly home visits for seniors. Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers are also being recruited. Training sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, and 24, 4-7 p.m. at JFS in Somerville. RSVP to 908-725-7799 or admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Find out more »Senior home visits
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking volunteers for the Family Mentor Program, Senior Shopper Program, and Good Deeds-Cooking Companions Project to provide friendly home visits for seniors. Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers are also being recruited. Training sessions will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17, and 24, 4-7 p.m. at JFS in Somerville. RSVP to 908-725-7799 or admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.
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