Glean, collect, warehouse, and facilitate food distribution.
Our mission is to feed, clothe, and give aid those in need with love, compassion and urgency.
While many of our volunteers are out in the community giving back, we also rely on them to work in our office. Administrative volunteers work with Jewish Family Service staff across a variety of departments, helping with clerical work, data entry or any number of other projects that make it possible for us to continue…
As we age, many of us find ourselves alone more often than when we were younger, leaving us vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness, as well as related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression and heart disease. Fortunately, there are ways to counteract these negative effects. The Tap and Chat iPad Learning program uses…
Since 2013, the team of certified health care navigators at Jewish Family Service has helped more than 18,000 community members explore and purchase insurance on the health care marketplace through the Affordable Care Act. That’s in addition to signing up countless more for Michigan’s expanded Medicaid program. Volunteers are needed during open enrollment (November through…
You’ll provide companionship and support for a homebound older adult with weekly or biweekly visits, either at the client’s home or destination such as lunch, shopping or other activities. Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network provides consolation and assistance to chronic and terminally ill clients and their families. We partner with them by providing volunteers who…
Each year, Jewish Family Service provides approximately 30,000 rides to older adults and others who otherwise would be unable to attend medical appointments or get to their jobs. As a volunteer in our transportation department, you’ll work one four-hour shift each week helping to schedule appointments for the community members who rely on us for…
The JFS Legal Referral Service was created to help our clients in these tough economic times to obtain legal consultation and possible representation. We are looking for lawyers who are willing to accept at least one pro bono client per year to help with their legal issues including: family law and elder law, debt resolution/bankruptcy,…
Help prepare and deliver kosher meals to older adults. This program is organized by the National Council of Jewish Women.
Inspired by the wisdom and values of Jewish tradition, we strengthen lives though compassionate service.