Volunteer

Available Volunteer Opportunities

Family Mentor and
Senior Friendly Visitor Program Training

» Male and female volunteers are needed to be matched with families or seniors requesting in home support and intervention. Volunteers are provided with orientation, training and ongoing supervision by JFS social work staff. Training sessions are 3 hours long and are scheduled on 3 consecutive Mondays. Both daytime and evening trainings are offered at various times throughout the year. Call Jeanne or Ruth for more information at 908.725.7799.

» Teens (16-20 years) sought for matching with young children with special needs for in home relationship building and guided activities. Ongoing direction and support provided by JFS social work staff. Volunteer training and orientation required. For further information call Teresa Reitz, LCSW on 908.725.7799.

JFS Recruiting for AmeriCorps Program

» JFS brings to Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties a unique opportunity for those who want to learn new skills, provide service to the community, work with other like minded individuals of all ages AND receive both a living allowance and educational award for their effort.

Volunteers are currently being sought for the Family Mentor / Senior Friendly Visitor Program to:

Provide friendly home visits to vulnerable families with young children in Somerset County
Provide friendly home visits to the Elderly in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties
Provide small group programming to Jewish residents of non-Jewish assisted living and nursing home residences

Dates for orientation and training for interested persons are scheduled throughout the year. Please contact Ruth Edelman to register at redelman@JewishFamilySvc.org or 908.725.7799

We also need volunteers to help with:

Our Teen Mentor Program (see below)
Our Senior Mentor Program (see below)
Drivers to pick up and drop off Bimah Baskets in the Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren county areas. Mileage reimbursement available
Photographers to take pictures at agency events and programs
Event Planning
Job Seekers Support Group — presenters needed
Café Europa — presenters needed
AmeriCorps Members (read more)

If you would like to discuss these or other volunteer opportunities, please contact JFS at 908.725.7799 or visit Volunteer Match.

Teen Mentor Program

Teens are trained and matched with a child with special needs
Teens make weekly visits to interact positively, build skills and self esteem
Teens chose location and child profile that fits their schedule and interests

For more information, please call JFS at 908-725-7799.

Senior Mentor Program

Visit home-bound older persons in their place of residence: home, assisted living, or nursing home
Represent your caring spirit to the community
Visit individually, with friends, or as a family
Give as little or as much time as you can
An opportunity for learning creative, meaningful ways of interacting with older persons through training and ongoing group and individual support and supervision