Volunteers are, and have always been, the heart of Jewish Family Service. Volunteers began the work of JFS in 1892, and it is volunteers who continue helping individuals and families in our community today. Volunteers are instrumental in fulfilling our mission to help people achieve well-being, health and stability.
How to DIY Volunteer With JFS!
Read MoreThank you for your interest in helping with our efforts to resettle individuals and families from Afghanistan. At this time, we are continuing to seek out volunteers for our on-call list. Please fill out the “Get Started” form above and we’ll get back to you with additional vetting details. We truly appreciate your support and dedication!
To be a JFS volunteer we ask you to do the following:
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Make a difference with a creative project that directly impacts lives in our community. Contact Volunteer Services to create your own project as an individual or with a group. DIY volunteer ideas make for great b’nai mitzvah projects. For the most up-to-date needs of JFS and those we serve, please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Once a month, volunteers make contactless grocery delivery to an assigned list of community members.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers assist with set up, clean up and/or day of tasks for events. Some heavy lifting will be involved.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers help distribute food and toiletries, restock items and clean up after the shift. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 25 pounds and must be 18 years of age or older.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers pick up pre-made bags of groceries and make contact-free deliveries to community members in need.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and community partners, our annual High Holidays Food Drive (held on Sunday, September 26, 2021) raised more than 620 bags of food! These donations will directly benefit our Polack Food Bank. We appreciate everyone who stepped up this year and made our food drive feel like a true community event, despite its smaller-than-usual size and reimagined format. Interested in supporting the food bank year-round? We encourage you to consider hosting your own mini food drive with your family and friends. Please contact volunteer@jfsseatle.org to learn more about this DIY opportunity.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Various clerical tasks, filing, shredding, data entry and other tasks as needed.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers deliver special holiday baskets around Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim and Passover to local community members. This is a contactless delivery and is a great opportunity for families.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers assist with in-person translation between Polack Food Bank staff and food bank guests. Volunteers are also needed for special projects such as auditing, written translation and phone calls.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers assist with in-person translation between Polack Food Bank staff and food bank guests. Volunteers are also needed for special projects such as auditing, written translation and phone calls.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers make contactless deliveries of Kosher Shabbat meals to community members two Fridays per month.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers harvest produce and weed garden beds as needed. This opportunity is best for ages 8 or older—please consider your child’s ability to wear a mask and gloves for the entire two hours in varying weather conditions before signing up.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers collect, transport and sort gleaned produce at the end of the market day. Volunteers should be able to lift at least 25 pounds for this opportunity.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Please contact volunteer@jfsseattle.org for more details about each of these projects.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers assist ESL teacher in virtually tutoring a small class helping to promote independent learning and comfort in American society at the beginning and intermediate levels.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers lead small group discussions for our advanced ESL students. These students have graduated from our program but are still wanting to hone their skills. Many students have studied alongside each other for over a year so these small groups continue to foster that sense of community found in the (virtual) classroom!
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Volunteers are thoughtfully paired with an individual to help provide virtual companionship and community connection, reducing social isolation and the negative mental health outcomes that can come with it.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
Mentors help support and coach highly-skilled individuals in reestablishing their careers in the U.S. Mentees in the program have advanced degrees and years of experience in a professional field. The benefits of a one-on-one relationship include expansion of professional networks, trust with an industry expert and the opportunity to learn from one another. The professional mentor role is one of shared responsibility and mutual benefit. We are often looking for professionals from, but not limited to: Law, Engineering, Computer Science / Information Technology (I.T.) / Data Analytics and/or Business Management.
Contact us at volunteer@jfsseattle.org or (206) 861-3155.
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