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Volunteer with JFS SV

Volunteers are, and have always been, the heart of Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley. A broad range of volunteer opportunities abound for individuals, kids, teens, families or groups.  Volunteers are instrumental in helping JFS SV fulfill our mission to empower individuals and families facing life’s challenges.

Get Involved, Make a Difference

Restoring Hope,

Transforming Lives

Volunteer Opportunities

Get Ready to Be A

JFS SV Volunteer

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Learn about our volunteers and the impact their service has made

Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunties

Restoring Hope, Transforming Lives

Whether you are:

An individual looking to make a difference

Looking for ways to work alongside friends or colleagues

Showing your children the value of volunteering

JFS SV has a variety of one-time and recurring opportunities.  Let us help you find the activity that is right for you.  Together, we can restore hope and transform lives.

Ways to Get Involved

Do It Yourself Drive

Make a difference with a creative project that directly impacts our communities.

ESL Tutoring
& Teaching

Experienced ESL teachers are needed

to volunteer in our classroom.

Knitzvah

Create beautiful handmade

items for those in need.

Embrace-A-Family Holiday Drive

Help make the season brighter for

those in need by volunteering

Friendly Visitors
Phone Buddies

Create a lasting friendship with an isolated older adult or disabled adult.

Refugee Resettlement Services

Support refugees from around the world who are starting new lives here.

Equipped To Learn Back-to-School Drive

Volunteers help sort, organize and

pack backpacks for students.

General Office Assistance

Help with mailings, answering phones, and other general office tasks.

Food Support

Help deliver holiday food bags

or work in our food pantry.

Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Stories

Get Ready to Be A JFS SV Volunteer

To become a JFS SV volunteer, please complete the application in our Better Impact system.  Once your application is submitted, our volunteer coordinator will call you for a short screening interview and to discuss which volunteer activities are of most interest to you.  JFS SV conducts background and reference checks on all applicants and will provide any necessary training depending on the volunteer activity.  Start the process today!

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