Throughout the summer, JFS Volunteers like Stella and Michal helped deliver healthy Sweetgreen salads every week to members of our community who shop at The Corner Market or shelter in their vehicle at one of our six Safe Parking lots. The popular health food chain has donated more than 700 salads to JFS so far!
In recognition of everything you do to support our daily operations — Sweetgreen is now offering every JFS Volunteer a $5 discount promo code!
The restaurant has locations in Carlsbad, La Jolla, Del Mar, and 4S Ranch.
Find out how to unlock your delicious Sweetgreen perks!
Daisy Garcia
Diaper Bank
Meet Daisy! She’s a sixteen-year-old who spent her summer volunteering at JFS’s Diaper Bank and turned into one of our Superstars. No surprise… Her mom, Evelyn Gutierrez, is one of the experts working behind the scenes at JFS to keep our computer systems running. Evelyn had a special reason for wanting her teenage daughter to volunteer at JFS. Find out why it turned out better than either of them expected!
Q: Evelyn, why did you want Daisy to volunteer at JFS?
A: I wanted to help her break out of her shell a little bit, meet some new people, and do something meaningful at the same time. JFS was a perfect fit! She came home after the first day with a big smile on her face and a sparkle in her eye.
It’s one thing to hear good things from your mom, but it’s a different experience to be praised and encouraged by your supervisor. Daisy’s heading back to school feeling much more confident after her summer at JFS.
Q: Daisy, what was the best part?
A: Well, there were a few times when a parent who didn’t speak English came to pick up their supplies and needed a different diaper size than we planned for them. I speak Spanish and was able to translate. It was great to be able to do that because everyone at the Diaper Bank wants to make sure families get everything they need.
Q: What was the most surprising thing?
A: I discovered that it made me feel good to help other people. At first, I was only going to work one day a week. I wound up volunteering three days a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
Throughout the agency, volunteers are making an important impact! We want to see you in action and brag about all your hard work. Help us share the difference you are making every day—and you may be featured in the next Volunteer Voice or JFS social media post!
Send pics to [email protected].
JFS Friendly Match Program matches older adults with caring volunteers who offer companionship and a steady connection to the community through weekly in-home visits. Matches are made based on shared interests, hobbies, and location.
Rosh Hashana
The JFS Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus will close at 4:00pm on Friday, September 15 for Rosh Hashanah. Shanah Tovah!
Yom Kippur
The JFS Joan & Irwin Jacobs Campus will be closed on Monday, September 25 for Yom Kippur.
We’re making it even easier for you to share your ideas. Use our Virtual Suggestion Box to send us all your questions, concerns, and feedback!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first-ever Summer Beach Bash! Dozens of JFS Volunteers gathered in Crown Point. Together, we connected over stories and pizza.
Tuesday, October 24, 7:00pm
Keep an eye out for an email from Volunteer Engagement with more details about the event.
Calling all Rock Stars!
Mesa Rim offers Bouldering (climbing without a rope or harness), Yoga Classes, and a Fitness Facility.
Locations in Mira Mesa, Mission Valley, and North County.
We hope to see you at one of our upcoming Online Orientations! Questions about onboarding? Need help with Galaxy Digital? We’re here to help!
Tuesday, September 19 | 11:00am–12:00pm
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Tuesday, October 24 | 11:00am–12:00pm
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Thank you for being a JFS Volunteer!
Every day, volunteers make our impactful work possible. We appreciate your time and dedication to uplifting our community.
Sunni Robertson
Director
Kim Molin
Coordinator
Lauren Strasser Spinosi
Coordinator
Jennifer Labrada Valencia
Coordinator
Anna Davis-Noe
Coordinator
Together we’re building a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego.
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected] or (858) 637‑3050.
