Volunteer: ESL Tutor for Older AdultsSupport our JFS Older Adult Services staff as they host ESL classes & conversation groups for Russian-speaking older adults. ESL Tutor volunteers will assist staff in teaching older adults by engaging with them in classes, conversation practice groups, and individual tutoring. A screening process is required to ensure the best match for volunteers and students alike. Following screening and approval, volunteers will be able to meet the teacher and class. Hours and Commitment: Volunteer shifts can be scheduled as available, on the following weekdays: Mondays | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.mLocated at the Northshore Senior Center, in BothellWednesdays | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m Located at the Lake City Senior Center, in SeattleOther potential locations include: Together Center, in RedmondJFS Capitol Hill Campus, in SeattleThree-month minimum commitment.Responsibilities: Assist JFS staff in class with lesson plan instruction, and work individually with students as needed. Engage in small group as well as individual English conversation practice with older adults. Provide constructive feedback and guidance. Document volunteer hours.Requirements: Ability to assist in classroom or as a tutor on a consistent basis. Be reliable, non-judgmental and resourceful.Be a patient listener and self-directed.Work cooperatively with JFS staff, and be amendable to staff supervision. Be respectful to and comfortable working with diverse populations and supporting the JFS mission. Successful completion of application process, including background check.Recommended: Ability to speak Russian is not required, but a plus!Program: Older Adult Services Support our JFS Older Adult Services staff as they host ESL classes & conversation groups for Russian-speaking older adults. ESL Tutor volunteers will assist staff in teaching older adults by engaging with them in classes, conversation practice groups, and individual tutoring. A screening process is required to ensure the best match for volunteers and students alike. Following screening and approval, volunteers will be able to meet the teacher and class. Hours and Commitment: Volunteer shifts can be scheduled as available, on the following weekdays: Mondays | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.mLocated at the Northshore Senior Center, in BothellWednesdays | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m Located at the Lake City Senior Center, in SeattleOther potential locations include: Together Center, in RedmondJFS Capitol Hill Campus, in SeattleThree-month minimum commitment.Responsibilities: Assist JFS staff in class with lesson plan instruction, and work individually with students as needed. Engage in small group as well as individual English conversation practice with older adults. Provide constructive feedback and guidance. Document volunteer hours.Requirements: Ability to assist in classroom or as a tutor on a consistent basis. Be reliable, non-judgmental and resourceful.Be a patient listener and self-directed.Work cooperatively with JFS staff, and be amendable to staff supervision. Be respectful to and comfortable working with diverse populations and supporting the JFS mission. Successful completion of application process, including background check.Recommended: Ability to speak Russian is not required, but a plus!Program: Older Adult Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: DIY Donation DriveHost 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! Number of volunteers: No limit Location: Your chosen site Scheduling: Flexible Program: Group Volunteering 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! Number of volunteers: No limit Location: Your chosen site Scheduling: Flexible Program: Group Volunteering Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Bank ExperienceTake 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. Learn more about how you can support food access in our community. Groups are asked to help cover the cost of food used in this activity (about $0.75/lb.; several hundred lbs. are typically needed depending on group size). Number of volunteers: Up to 50 Location: JFS Capitol Hill Scheduling: Weekdays + Sundays as available Program: Group Volunteering 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. Learn more about how you can support food access in our community. Groups are asked to help cover the cost of food used in this activity (about $0.75/lb.; several hundred lbs. are typically needed depending on group size). Number of volunteers: Up to 50 Location: JFS Capitol Hill Scheduling: Weekdays + Sundays as available Program: Group Volunteering Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Bagging InitiativeYour group can support the JFS Polack Food Bank from anywhere! Looking to bring an element of service into your next event? Sign up for our Community Bagging Initiative, and you’ll get all the tools you need to set up an engaging, hands-on, and fun volunteer activity! Your group can support our Polack Food Bank by bagging bulk food (e.g., rice, beans, oats) into smaller portions, so that we can distribute them to the 2,000+ neighbors we serve! Help us provide culturallyappropriate food to our visitors with our consumer-choice model that enables them to choose the foods they want. Make a difference at your next birthday party, B’nai Mitzvah event, or workplace gathering with our ready-to-go volunteer kit! How to get a kit: Request Kit: Email volunteer@jfsseattle.org to request the kit, free of charge. (Note: Kit requests require at least three weeks' notice).Purchase Bulk Food: We’ll provide a list of items needed and where to buy them locally. Pick Up Kit: Collect the kit at JFS Capitol Hill, 1601 16th Avenue, during office hours. Drop Off: Return supplies and bagged food to our Food Bank during open hours.What’s included in the kit: Trays (for loose product) Milk crates (for bagged product) Metal scoops Plastic bags Tape dispensing machines Gloves “How to Bulk-Bag” instructionsQuestions? Please reach out to volunteer@jfsseattle.org. Program: Group Volunteering Your group can support the JFS Polack Food Bank from anywhere! Looking to bring an element of service into your next event? Sign up for our Community Bagging Initiative, and you’ll get all the tools you need to set up an engaging, hands-on, and fun volunteer activity! Your group can support our Polack Food Bank by bagging bulk food (e.g., rice, beans, oats) into smaller portions, so that we can distribute them to the 2,000+ neighbors we serve! Help us provide culturallyappropriate food to our visitors with our consumer-choice model that enables them to choose the foods they want. Make a difference at your next birthday party, B’nai Mitzvah event, or workplace gathering with our ready-to-go volunteer kit! How to get a kit: Request Kit: Email volunteer@jfsseattle.org to request the kit, free of charge. (Note: Kit requests require at least three weeks' notice).Purchase Bulk Food: We’ll provide a list of items needed and where to buy them locally. Pick Up Kit: Collect the kit at JFS Capitol Hill, 1601 16th Avenue, during office hours. Drop Off: Return supplies and bagged food to our Food Bank during open hours.What’s included in the kit: Trays (for loose product) Milk crates (for bagged product) Metal scoops Plastic bags Tape dispensing machines Gloves “How to Bulk-Bag” instructionsQuestions? Please reach out to volunteer@jfsseattle.org. Program: Group Volunteering Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
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Volunteer: JFS Giving GardenAbout 1,500 households visit the Polack Food Bank each month. The Food Bank operates a consumer-choice model where clients choose products according to their personal needs and preferences. Our goal is to provide people the food and toiletries they need with the dignity they deserve. One way the Food Bank receives fresh produce is by growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs in the JFS Giving Garden located across the street from the Seattle campus. Shifts: Varied. Once a volunteer is vetted, they will have access to the schedule calendar and can self-select their shift(s) and task(s). Shifts will be offered on both the weekdays and weekends.Responsibilities: Tasks could include:WateringWeedingHarvest produce and take to the Food BankGeneral site maintenanceRequirements: Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reliability and punctuality. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Work in varying weather conditions, including hot temperatures and rain. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers. Successful completion of JFS liability form.Program: Polack Food Bank About 1,500 households visit the Polack Food Bank each month. The Food Bank operates a consumer-choice model where clients choose products according to their personal needs and preferences. Our goal is to provide people the food and toiletries they need with the dignity they deserve. One way the Food Bank receives fresh produce is by growing fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs in the JFS Giving Garden located across the street from the Seattle campus. Shifts: Varied. Once a volunteer is vetted, they will have access to the schedule calendar and can self-select their shift(s) and task(s). Shifts will be offered on both the weekdays and weekends.Responsibilities: Tasks could include:WateringWeedingHarvest produce and take to the Food BankGeneral site maintenanceRequirements: Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reliability and punctuality. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Work in varying weather conditions, including hot temperatures and rain. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers. Successful completion of JFS liability form.Program: Polack Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Eastside Food Bank DeliveryAbout 1,300 households visit the Polack Food Bank each month. The Food Bank operates a consumer-choice model where guests choose products according to their personal needs and preferences. Our goal is to provide people the food and toiletries they need with the dignity they deserve. This position supports our pop-up Food Bank delivery program in the Bellevue Crossroads neighborhood. Shifts: The second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.Unity of Bellevue (down the street from the Jewish Day School) -- 16330 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98008Responsibilities: Driving to the Unity of Bellevue Church to pick up groceries.Delivering groceries to JFS clients.Requirements: Age 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reliability and punctuality. Access to a vehicle and driver’s license. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers.Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Recommended: Russian-speaking volunteers a plus (many delivery recipients are Russian-speaking)! Program: Polack Food Bank About 1,300 households visit the Polack Food Bank each month. The Food Bank operates a consumer-choice model where guests choose products according to their personal needs and preferences. Our goal is to provide people the food and toiletries they need with the dignity they deserve. This position supports our pop-up Food Bank delivery program in the Bellevue Crossroads neighborhood. Shifts: The second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.Unity of Bellevue (down the street from the Jewish Day School) -- 16330 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98008Responsibilities: Driving to the Unity of Bellevue Church to pick up groceries.Delivering groceries to JFS clients.Requirements: Age 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reliability and punctuality. Access to a vehicle and driver’s license. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers.Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Recommended: Russian-speaking volunteers a plus (many delivery recipients are Russian-speaking)! Program: Polack Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98008 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Bank Home DeliveryThe Polack Food Bank operates a home-delivery program, providing healthy food and toiletries twice a month to community members unable to come to the Food Bank. Volunteers will prepare, load and deliver grocery bags of needed items to homes on a designated route. A personal vehicle is required for this position. This is a great opportunity for families! Shifts: Tuesdays or Wednesdays:Either 2pm – 3pm or 3pm – 4pm Some Sundays depending on availability. Deliveries are made every 2 weeks.Shifts scheduled in advance (consistent times & dates each month preferred).Responsibilities: Assemble delivery bags in the Polack Food Bank at the JFS Capitol Hill Campus (1601 16th Ave, Seattle, 98122).Give the delivery recipient or caseworker at least two days’ notice before delivering.Deliver groceries during designated times, except during Jewish holidays.Complete necessary paperwork for each pickup.Follow contractual agreement as outlined in “Procedure for Home Delivery Food Bank.”Requirements: Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Current Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Reliability and punctuality. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to set and politely convey appropriate boundaries. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers. Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS. Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Program: Polack Food Bank The Polack Food Bank operates a home-delivery program, providing healthy food and toiletries twice a month to community members unable to come to the Food Bank. Volunteers will prepare, load and deliver grocery bags of needed items to homes on a designated route. A personal vehicle is required for this position. This is a great opportunity for families! Shifts: Tuesdays or Wednesdays:Either 2pm – 3pm or 3pm – 4pm Some Sundays depending on availability. Deliveries are made every 2 weeks.Shifts scheduled in advance (consistent times & dates each month preferred).Responsibilities: Assemble delivery bags in the Polack Food Bank at the JFS Capitol Hill Campus (1601 16th Ave, Seattle, 98122).Give the delivery recipient or caseworker at least two days’ notice before delivering.Deliver groceries during designated times, except during Jewish holidays.Complete necessary paperwork for each pickup.Follow contractual agreement as outlined in “Procedure for Home Delivery Food Bank.”Requirements: Age 18 or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Current Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Reliability and punctuality. Ability to lift 25 pounds. Ability to set and politely convey appropriate boundaries. Work cooperatively with JFS staff and volunteers. Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS. Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Program: Polack Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Shabbat Meal DeliveryOur Shabbat Meal Delivery program provides two kosher meals each month to community members who are part of our Older Adult Services, Supportive Living Services, and Community Stabilization Services programs. Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver these meals to homes on a designated route. We ask that you make sure you can commit to all delivery dates below before signing up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Commitment: Deliver to households pre-assigned to you. Assignments will be based on your preferred neighborhood whenever possible. Delivery dates—2025: June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 12Responsibilities: Pick up the meals from UW Hillel (4745 17th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) at the designated dates and times. Call the households to let them know you are on your way to drop off their meals. Complete the meal deliveries using up-to-date health and safety standards.Let Volunteer Coordinator know if you are not feeling well or have COVID-like symptoms so we can find a substitute for your route.Requirements: Age 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian. A personal vehicle is required for this position. Current Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Reliability and punctuality. Successful completion of volunteer application process.Program: JFS Community Connections Our Shabbat Meal Delivery program provides two kosher meals each month to community members who are part of our Older Adult Services, Supportive Living Services, and Community Stabilization Services programs. Volunteers are needed to pick up and deliver these meals to homes on a designated route. We ask that you make sure you can commit to all delivery dates below before signing up. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Commitment: Deliver to households pre-assigned to you. Assignments will be based on your preferred neighborhood whenever possible. Delivery dates—2025: June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, December 5, December 12Responsibilities: Pick up the meals from UW Hillel (4745 17th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) at the designated dates and times. Call the households to let them know you are on your way to drop off their meals. Complete the meal deliveries using up-to-date health and safety standards.Let Volunteer Coordinator know if you are not feeling well or have COVID-like symptoms so we can find a substitute for your route.Requirements: Age 18 or older, or accompanied by a parent or guardian. A personal vehicle is required for this position. Current Washington State driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Reliability and punctuality. Successful completion of volunteer application process.Program: JFS Community Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98105 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mitzvah Meals for Medical VisitorsOur Mitzvah Meals for Medical Visitors program provides community connection and support to Jewish individuals and/or families who are staying in Seattle while seeking medical care. Participants receive home cooked, kosher-style meals delivered by volunteers each week. Volunteers support this program by signing up for meal-preparation and delivery shifts while patients are receiving care. Thank you for helping provide a supporting hand to our medical visitors! Commitment: Join the Mitzvah Meals volunteer mailing list - when volunteers are needed for meal deliveries, shift details will be sent out to volunteers via email to sign up. Volunteers to opt into any shifts they’d like. There’s no requirement that a volunteer must participate each time. Reliably prepare and deliver meals for recipient(s) on dates signed up for.Responsibilities: Sign up for meal-preparation and delivery shifts as needed and as you are available.Prepare kosher-style (no shellfish, pork or mixing meat and dairy) meals in your home kitchen prior to your designated deliveries, following any allergy/dietary restrictions needed.Call recipient(s) or their contact person to confirm when you plan to deliver their meals.Deliver meals to recipient(s) on your scheduled date(s).Communicate with JFS staff if you are not feeling well, have been exposed to illness, or will be unable to provide your meal as planned.Requirements: Age 18 or older. Volunteers under 18 may participate and attend deliveries along with an adult parent/guardian.Reliable transportation to make the deliveries. Punctuality. Successful completion of volunteer application process, including liability form and volunteer handbook.Understanding of volunteer/client boundaries and confidentiality requirements.Program: JFS Community Connections Our Mitzvah Meals for Medical Visitors program provides community connection and support to Jewish individuals and/or families who are staying in Seattle while seeking medical care. Participants receive home cooked, kosher-style meals delivered by volunteers each week. Volunteers support this program by signing up for meal-preparation and delivery shifts while patients are receiving care. Thank you for helping provide a supporting hand to our medical visitors! Commitment: Join the Mitzvah Meals volunteer mailing list - when volunteers are needed for meal deliveries, shift details will be sent out to volunteers via email to sign up. Volunteers to opt into any shifts they’d like. There’s no requirement that a volunteer must participate each time. Reliably prepare and deliver meals for recipient(s) on dates signed up for.Responsibilities: Sign up for meal-preparation and delivery shifts as needed and as you are available.Prepare kosher-style (no shellfish, pork or mixing meat and dairy) meals in your home kitchen prior to your designated deliveries, following any allergy/dietary restrictions needed.Call recipient(s) or their contact person to confirm when you plan to deliver their meals.Deliver meals to recipient(s) on your scheduled date(s).Communicate with JFS staff if you are not feeling well, have been exposed to illness, or will be unable to provide your meal as planned.Requirements: Age 18 or older. Volunteers under 18 may participate and attend deliveries along with an adult parent/guardian.Reliable transportation to make the deliveries. Punctuality. Successful completion of volunteer application process, including liability form and volunteer handbook.Understanding of volunteer/client boundaries and confidentiality requirements.Program: JFS Community Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Bank On-call VolunteeringAbout 1,300 households visit the JFS Polack Food Bank each month. Volunteers are at the center of our work at the Food Bank: to provide customer service-oriented, client-centered, and culturally sensitive food access services to our community. On-call volunteers support our operations by filling in for volunteer shifts on as-needed basis. Commitment: Typical shifts take place on: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm Thursdays, 1:45 – 4:15 p.m. Fridays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm On-call volunteers join our mailing list to receive emails advertising our open shifts from week to week. Volunteers can sign up for available shifts as available by replying over email.Responsibilities (may include): Arrive at Food Bank no later than 15 minutes prior to opening.Distribute food and toiletries as selected by shopping guests. Restocking items as needed. Light clean up after shopping is complete. Welcome guests through the Food Bank entrance, maintaining the flow of guests into/out of the waiting area they proceed into Food Bank and new guests enter.Hand out face masks to any guests not wearing one upon entry.Notify Food Bank staff of any questions/concerns needing to be brought to their attention.Requirements: Age 18 or older. Ability to wear a mask during the duration of your shift.Reliability and punctuality.Work cooperatively with JFS staff, volunteers, and guests.Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Advise Food Bank staff if you can’t make your shift.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Recommended: Mandarin speaking volunteers not required but a plus!Program: Polack Food Bank About 1,300 households visit the JFS Polack Food Bank each month. Volunteers are at the center of our work at the Food Bank: to provide customer service-oriented, client-centered, and culturally sensitive food access services to our community. On-call volunteers support our operations by filling in for volunteer shifts on as-needed basis. Commitment: Typical shifts take place on: Wednesdays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm Thursdays, 1:45 – 4:15 p.m. Fridays, 9:45 a.m. – 12:15pm On-call volunteers join our mailing list to receive emails advertising our open shifts from week to week. Volunteers can sign up for available shifts as available by replying over email.Responsibilities (may include): Arrive at Food Bank no later than 15 minutes prior to opening.Distribute food and toiletries as selected by shopping guests. Restocking items as needed. Light clean up after shopping is complete. Welcome guests through the Food Bank entrance, maintaining the flow of guests into/out of the waiting area they proceed into Food Bank and new guests enter.Hand out face masks to any guests not wearing one upon entry.Notify Food Bank staff of any questions/concerns needing to be brought to their attention.Requirements: Age 18 or older. Ability to wear a mask during the duration of your shift.Reliability and punctuality.Work cooperatively with JFS staff, volunteers, and guests.Culturally sensitive, respectful to clients and the mission of JFS.Successful completion of application process, including background and reference checks.Advise Food Bank staff if you can’t make your shift.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Recommended: Mandarin speaking volunteers not required but a plus!Program: Polack Food Bank Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 98122 Allow Groups: No |