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"How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment to improve the world." Anne Frank
The Office of Volunteer Resources empowers every volunteer to reach his or her caring potential by sharing time and skills with our clients. Flexible, meaningful opportunities are available in many WJCS programs to help others, assist with office functions or share talents and skills. Volunteers may mentor or tutor a child, visit in our group homes for the developmentally disabled or or assist with clerical work. Projects can be on-going or occasional and can be arranged for individuals or groups. Each volunteer is interviewed and placed according to one's special interests and skills.
Local organizations and synagogues participate in community service projects at WJCS sites.
A Volunteer Recognition event acknowledges the many dedicated people who contribute so meaningfully to WJCS.
For listings contact Meryl Lewis in the Volunteer Department at 761-0600 ext. 222 or click here.
Click here for a WJCS Volunteer Application Form! (Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
For information about Operation Mitzvah placements for pre-Bar and Bat Mitzvah teens or Tikkun Olam Corps for Jewish teens, contact Susan Kronish at 949-7699 ext. 319.
Several programs rely completely upon volunteers for their work. These include:
COMPEER: A supportive program that matches "friends" to provide companionship to people recovering from mental illness. Time commitments vary, usually 2-4 hours per month, and include telephone conversations and social outings. For information, contact Laura Stein at 761-0600 ext. 208.The Widowed-to-Widowed Network
The Separated & Divorced Women's Connection
These two award-winning telephone support programs assist those experiencing the crises of widowhood and marital separation by connecting them with volunteers who have had similar situations. For information, contact Caren Schweitzer at 949-7699 ext. 310.
The Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse
The Clearinghouse is an umbrella agency for more than 270 mutual support groups throughout Westchester, providing information and referral, assistance in the formation of new groups and training of volunteer group leaders. For information, contact Lenore Rosenbaum at 949-7699 ext. 320.
