Thank you for lending your talents to JFS!
Here are just some of the ways we need your help:
Kosher Meal Delivery to Homebound Older Adults
Use your car to deliver kosher meals to older adults.
Pick up meals from the Albany JCC 11:00-11:30am and deliver to local older adult’s homes. Volunteer with a friend!
Click HereFall/Winter Yard Clean-up for Older Adults
Rake leaves or shovel snow for and older adult. A one or two-day commitment is preferred.
Click HereProject 5
Drive older adults to appointments, one way or round trip. Hours are flexible, based on your availability. A clean driver’s license and inspected/insured car is required. Bring a friend!
Click HereGrocery Shopping & Delivery
Help someone who can't shop. Coordinate on an agreed day and time to, shop at a designated Price Chopper using a special charge slip – no monies exchanged. This activity
can be done with a friend!
Click HereFriendly Visit with an Older Adult
Be matched with an older adult and arrange a weekly visit at an agreed time and day. This is a perfect volunteer program for Yiddish speakers.
Click HereReengagement Activities with an Older Adult
Do puzzles, word games, crafts, or have topical discussions in person or virtually with an older adult. All activities are guided by a JFS Occupational Therapist and include adaptations and modifications to ensure a successful activity. Visits last 30-45 minutes.
Click HereGeneral Volunteer
Be called upon for task jobs such as: stuffing envelopes, packaging gift bags, or making phone calls.
Click HereMove Donated Items
Help move donated items! This volunteer opportunity is an on-call basis with flexible hours.
Click HereIt’s easy to join the JFS volunteer team!
We look forward to working with our volunteers to match them with the most fulfilling experience.
1. Please contact 518-482-8856, option 0 or volunteer@jfsneny.org.
OR
2. Complete this inquiry form. Completing the form does not obligate you to volunteer.
Please see our Confidentiality Statement.
What's the best part about volunteering for JFS?
Knowing that you are making a direct and positive impact to improve someone's quality of life.
I get that good feeling inside when helping someone else!
Providing immediate comfort to while connecting with my local Jewish community.
I enjoyed getting to know the people I delivered to and looked forward to seeing them!