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Volunteer with JFS

Discover how your time and talents can make the biggest impact.

Volunteers are the heart of JFS

At JFS, volunteers embody our core Jewish values—compassion, dignity, and community. Whether you have a few hours or a lot of time to give, there’s a role for you. From delivering meals to offering companionship, your efforts make a real difference.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Improve Food Access

Distribute food and toiletries to our neighbors by volunteering in the Food Bank, home delivery, JFS giving garden, or the Eastside Food Bank Delivery program.

Volunteer Opportunities

Friendly Visits & Companion Roles

Support the dignity and well-being of Holocaust survivors and older adults with culturally-sensitive services through Elder Connections and our Russian socialization programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Event Support

Want to help our community engage in service together? Join our volunteer events to assist with setup, take photos, or even be our friendly mascot!

Volunteer Opportunities

Deliver Meals

Help deliver meals and connection to our homebound Jewish neighbors and medical visitors!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Improve Food Access

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Volunteer Opportunities

Friendly Visits & Companion Roles

Group of volunteers smiling for a photo as they sort food

Volunteer Opportunities

Event Support

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Volunteer Opportunities

Deliver Meals

Volunteers helping prepare and package food

Find your volunteer match

Not sure where to start? Let us help.

Fill out the volunteer form to find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you—based on what you love, what you're great at, and the time you have to give.

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Group Volunteer Opportunities

Schools, Congregations, & Office Groups

School/youth group, corporate group or Congregation? Let us help you plan an impactful and educational event to benefit JFS programs.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Community Bagging Initiative

Support the food bank and help nourish hungry families—wherever you are! Bring community service to your event with our hands-on food bagging kit.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Holiday Gift Bag Delivery

Spread holiday joy for community members who need extra support by assembling and delivering holiday gift bags for Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Food Bank Experience

Take a deep dive into the Polack Food Bank! Tour our food bank, take part in an educational shopping simulation, and portion bulk food for distribution.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

DIY Drive

Host your own drive to support JFS service programs! JFS accepts donations of various essential items throughout the year, and group drives are a fantastic way to stock our shelves. Drive options include food, hygiene products, art supplies, coats, and much more.

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Group Volunteer Opportunities

Schools, Congregations, & Office Groups

Large amount of donated food in crates, boxes, and bags

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Community Bagging Initiative

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Group Volunteer Opportunities

Holiday Gift Bag Delivery

Two women picking through veggies or fruit at the Polack Food Bank

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Food Bank Experience

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Group Volunteer Opportunities

DIY Drive

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Your Time Matters to Us

Every hour you give strengthens the safety net for our neighbors in need.

Read Our Report
900

volunteers engaged each year

7,750

hours of volunteer service each year

14,520

bags of groceries delivered annually

10,375

pounds of dried rice and beans donated to the food bank through Community Bagging

2,230

Shabbat meals delivered

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Ready to Make a Difference?

Fill out our volunteer form and find your perfect fit—or reach out if you have questions.