Volunteer Services
Hundreds of volunteers become heroes every year as they give of their time and open their hearts. Volunteers are mentors, tutors, crocheters and even divisional board members. All volunteer opportunities take place within the 5 boroughs and Westchester unless otherwise noted. If you are interested in volunteering with us please choose one of the opportunities below or contact us at volunteer@jbfcs.org to explore additional prospects.
Programs
| Big Brother/Sister | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4535 Email: dmindlin@jbfcs.org Web: http://www.jbfcs.org/news.php?id=803 |
Many of our young clients need mentors, role models, and positive adult influences in their lives. Make a difference in the life of a child. "Bigs" are role models who provide consistency, trust and support to children, "Littles," ages 7-16. For more information, be sure to check out our BBBS FAQs page. Program Requirements: Commitment of two weekend afternoons per month, for a total of 6 hours per month with the "Little" for a minimum of one year.    Contact: Dana Mindlin, Community Outreach Coordinator |
| Clerical Volunteers | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4689 Email: alerner@jbfcs.org |
Clerical volunteers work throughout the agency helping with a variety of projects. Tasks include preparing large mailings, data entry, and filing. Program Requirements: Computer skills are helpful, but not always required. Requirements vary per assignment.   Contact: Abby Lerner, Volunteer Services Manager |
| Divisional Board Member | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4743 Email: hmoore@jbfcs.org Web: http://www.jbfcs.org/news.php?id=787 |
Divisional Boards are a lot like program or advisory committees - they have a direct impact on our programs in the community. Its members have scheduled, in-person business meetings, plan/organize/host events or activities, participate in fundraising and advocacy, in addition to having the opportunity to meet and work with staff and clients. Still have questions? Visit our Divisional Board FAQs page or contact us. Program Requirements: Members must have the time, interest and desire to be on a Divisional Board. All candidates have a preliminary meeting with the Divisional Board Coordinator. Contact: Hannah Moore, Divisional Board Coordinator |
| G-Men | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Manhattan JCC 334 Amsterdam Avenue @ 76th Street New York, NY 10023 (map) Phone: (212) 632-4535 Email: dmindlin@jbfcs.org |
Be a positive male role model to children who live in single parent homes. Provide friendship along with sports and crafts activities to children while their parents attend a support group. Program Requirements: Volunteers must attend 8 meetings per year.  Contact: Dana Mindlin, Community Outreach Coordinator |
| Group Volunteer Projects | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4689 Email: alerner@jbfcs.org Web: http://www.jbfcs.org/news.php?id=721 |
Plant a garden, host a party, sponsor a trip, or organize a toy or clothing drive for our clients! Learn how you can get involved with one of our many group volunteering opportunities. Program Requirements: None. Volunteer commitments vary by project.     Contact: Abby Lerner, Volunteer Services Manager |
| JBFCS Friends | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4743 Email: hmoore@jbfcs.org Web: http://www.jbfcs.org/news.php?id=817 |
The Friends program is a flexible volunteer program for young professionals. Friends offers a different volunteer event each month, allowing busy professionals the opportunity to do hands-on activities at the various JBFCS programs once - or as many times as they like! Program Requirements: Events are typically on Sundays.  Contact: Hannah Moore, Divisional Boards Coordinator |
| JBFCS High School Friends | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4689 Email: alerner@jbfcs.org |
High schoolers volunteer with their friends to host parties, run toy or book drives, play music or perform for clients in an ongoing way. Program Requirements: Volunteer must be in high school.    Contact: Abby Lerner, Volunteer Services Manager |
| Jewish Big Brother/Sister | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4535 Email: dmindlin@jbfcs.org Web: http://www.jbfcs.org/news.php?id=723 |
Jewish adults and youth are matched to foster Jewish identity and have a fun, positive mentor to learn from! Program Requirements: Commitment of two weekend afternoon per month, for a total of 6 hours per month with the "Little" for a minimum of one year. Contact: Dana Mindlin, Community Outreach Coordinator |
| Sanctuary Stitchers | Services: Volunteer Services |
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135 West 50th Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10020 (map) Phone: (212) 632-4515 Email: ngray@jbfcs.org Web: http://www.jbfcs.org/news.php?id=923 |
Sanctuary Stitchers knit or crochet squares which are assembled into beautiful handmade blankets. These blankets are given as gifts to children in need of comfort, warmth, and love who are in treatment at JBFCS and living in one of our agency residences. Check out our calendar of events to find out when the next meetup will take place. Program Requirements: None.  Contact: Natasha Gray, Program Assistant |
| Undergraduate Internship Program | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Phone: (212) 632-4515 Email: ngray@jbfcs.org |
Undergraduate Internships are available throughout the five boroughs of NYC for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Explore working with individuals with mental illness; adults; and children with developmental and emotional disabilities; and children and adults receiving therapeutic services at JBFCS. Program Requirements: Undergraduate students only. Contact: Natasha Gray, Program Assistant |
| Young Adult Tutors | Services: Volunteer Services |
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Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan House 74 St. Marks Place New York, NY 10003 (map) Phone: (212) 632-4689 Email: alerner@jbfcs.org |
Share your love for learning and help our young adult clients from Kaplan House gain the skills they need to succeed. Program Requirements: Commitment for a minimum of 6 months.  Contact: Abby Lerner, Volunteer Services Manager |
