Communication between the generations is vitally important for the Jewish community. That’s one of the reasons why we’re always looking for young people to volunteer with Jewish Care.
Don’t worry if you haven’t yet got a clear idea of how you might be able to help. We can give you some tips.
There are 150 ways to care…
- Reading the newspaper
- Storytelling
- Academic discussion
- Sharing interests
- Poetry writing/discussion
- Torah learning/discussion: Chumash; Talmud; Jewish history
- Conversing in Hebrew; Yiddish; French; Spanish; Arabic; German
- Discovering family tree/ancestry
- Using the ‘My Life’ software Life history projects (for example; documenting life history through writing a book using ‘My Life’ or sourcing photos and personal items which is then placed in a shoe box and presented as a gift)
- Skype/video calls
- iPads/Smartphones
- Cool apps
- Teaching computer skills-IT support
- Browsing the internet/email
- Kiddish
- Help with prayers
- Reading aloud for residents
- Shabbat songs
- Help to put on Talit and Teffilin
- Helping with decorations
- Cooking or helping with parties
- Events at Jewish Care resources
- Play musical instruments-solo or group
- Singing solo/group
- Music group facilitator to facilitate an interest in music
- Theatre workshop
- Karaoke party
- Play reading/drama group facilitator
- Choirs
- School plays
- Needlework
- Knitting/crochet
- Embroidery
- Dancing
- Table tennis
- Nintendo Wii
- Bowls-short mat
- Hairdresser’s assistant
- Manicures
- Hand massage
- Head and shoulder massage
- Darts
- Snooker
- Crosswords
- Bridge
- Dominoes
- Chess
- Backgammon
- Rummikub
- Other card games
- Board games
- Scrabble
- Bingo
- Jenga
- Assisting staff
- Administration work
- Filing
- Baking group
- Challah making
- Biscuit making
- Jewish cookery for festivals
- Assisting residents
- Helping residents with menu choices
- Serving food and drinks
- Art activity
- Checking supplies
- Balloon making
- Painting
- Pottery
- Card craft
- Calligraphy
- Paper flower making
- Flower arranging
- Digital photo workshop
- Ceramics
- Jewellery
- Garden maintenance
- Plant potting
- Herb and vegetable growing
- Developing community link with schools, synagogues and youth movements
- Creating and planning meaningful and fun activities
- Volunteer co-ordinator for all young volunteers in the resource
How you can apply
- Check out the current vacancies
- Complete your application form (and return it to us)
When applying, remember to think about:
- What you enjoy doing/any skills you’d like to sharpen.
- Where you would like to volunteer
- The days and times you are available
- If there are any friends you’d like to volunteer with
What happens next?
We’ll invite you to a placement interview. This could take place on Zoom or on the phone.
Don’t see anything that fits your skills?
Email volunteers@jcare.org and let us know you’re interested. We’ll get back to you.
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