Learn more about how our values guide our work. Choose from a variety of opportunities to deepen your connection and volunteering experience. Participate in hands-on volunteering with Jewish educational opportunities, or join discussions to better understand the complex systems we face and the services we provide.
Our own humanity is defined by responding to the humanity in others.
Read MorePrepare for or reflect on volunteering around the Jewish holidays using these discussion resources:
Rosh Hashanah
Shavuot
Chanukah
Purim
Passover
You can also reflect on food security with the following resources:
Food & Dignity
Food & Health
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.
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.
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.
Shavuot Project Kavod Class: 70 Faces of Torah
June 8 at 12:00 pm
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