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Volunteer Services

Spirit of CaringOur volunteers set the example of the true spirit of caring. Volunteers are a vital part of our agency, providing important services to young and old. Thanks to our volunteers' commitment and dedication, we are able to touch the lives of many individuals and families in our community.

OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

  • Hospital Visitation
    Many patients spend long hours alone. In this program you can visit local hospitals and comfort a friend.
     
  • Friendly Visitors
    People who are homebound or residing in an assisted living or nursing facility receive encouragement and much needed socialization from our caring volunteers.
     
  • Telephone Reassurance
    This program involves a daily phone call at a pre-set time from a volunteer to a client who lives alone, to ensure that person's well being.
     
  • Festival Celebrations
    Volunteers organize and conduct traditional holiday celebrations at congregate living facilities which have Jewish residents.
     
  • Religious Services
    Volunteers conduct services at congregate living and assisted living facilities in the Sarasota and Manatee communities. Services are conducted for Shabbat and for the High Holy Days.
     
  • Senior Outreach Services (SOS)
    Volunteers assist with the SOS Program held weekly at JFCS on Fruitville Road and Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key for frail, homebound elderly adults by providing socialization and serving a catered lunch following group therapy time.
     
  • Nursing Home & Congregate Living Visitation
    Residents living in these facilities receive visits from a volunteer who becomes an interested friend.
     
  • Mentors and Tutors
    Volunteers are matched one-to-one with an at-risk Middle School or Elementary School student who receives services through the Safe Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension or Emma's Dream Team Programs. The volunteer and student meet once a week on the school campus to help students succeed academically and socially.
     
  • Office and Clerical
    Volunteers assist with mailings, clerical and receptionist duties, data entry and other special projects at the agency.
     
  • Bikkur Cholim (Jewish Healing Program)
    Trained volunteers serve as Bikkur Cholim Parachaplains, providing spiritual support and comfort to individuals through inspirational readings, prayers and materials that renew hope and provide the comfort of a Jewish connection.
     
  • Retired Social Workers Program
    Retired social workers volunteer their time utilizing their expertise in intake and other social work functions.
     
  • Doula Services for End of Life Transition
    Specially trained volunteers establish a one-on-one relationship with care recipients and their families in need of comfort, companionship, support and a spiritual connection as they approach the end of their lives. The volunteer stays with the person regardless of length of time of the transition, offering assistance and advocacy during this time of need.

Volunteer Contacts

To find out more information about volunteer opportunities or to provide outreach services at Jewish Family & Children's Service, contact the Director of Community Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at 941-366-2224 or use the Contact Us page of our website.
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