Youth Volunteers must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer independently, or age 10-14 if volunteering with a parent/guardian.
Most volunteer opportunities occur on weekdays between 8:30am–3:00pm. These volunteer opportunities are perfect for school breaks or for kids whose schedules differ from a typical school schedule.
Take the Next Step
Learn how you can become a Jewish Friendly Match volunteer by calling (858)Â 637-3050 or emailing [email protected] to get started.
Help People Facing Hunger
Restock Lieber’s Corner Market
Keep Lieber’s Corner Market and Hand Up Food Pantry shelves stocked and organized. Volunteers transport food between the Pantry and the Market and ensure that displays are attractive and well maintained to create a happy shopping experience for our community.
Support Hand Up Food Pantry Warehouse
Help community members get back on their feet by providing emergency food assistance and resources. You will help with packing emergency food bags, sorting fresh produce, and more.
Prep Loonin Family Kitchen Meals
Assist with preparing hot meals and packaging frozen entrées and sides for meal deliveries. Occasionally, you may help with loading/unloading delivery vehicles and cleaning/straightening up the kitchen and storage area.
Host a Challah Bake
Ideal for groups of 10-30 people, challah bakes can be booked seven days a week, 9:00am-7:00pm. We recommend 1.5-2 hours for your event. You will be braiding the dough and going on a behind-the-scenes tour of the JFS-Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus.
Take Part In A Community Drive
Back-to-School Backpack Drive (June/July)
Help students start school on the right track with a backpack full of school supplies. Completed backpacks will go to families currently receiving services from JFS, giving young students the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Toy Drive (Nov/Dec)
You can make the holidays brighter for families. By donating new toys for children, you’ll be creating moments of joy and hope during difficult times.
Get Creative
Assemble Compassion Kits
Choose to make birthday, hygiene, meal, or pet kits for individuals and families. Kits can be assembled on or off-site and all kit materials must be provided by the group.
Mitzvah Projects
Live out the value of tikkun olam by crafting a Mitzvah Project that meets your interests while making a positive impact on our community.
Take the Next Step
Contact the Volunteer Engagement team directly at (858) 637-3050 or email [email protected].
Apply online by clicking the link below.
