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Volunteer Opportunities
NCJW advocates locally, nationally and globally and aims to link its positions with Community Service Projects and Educational Programs. This committee works with legislators, media, community leaders, and law enforcement to effect change in public policies that impact those most vulnerable in our society. Volunteer opportunities include a writing campaign, NCJW Addresses the Issues. Our volunteers meet in public places and call, write, or email our legislators on the pressing issues of the day. Healthy Start involves ensuring all eligible children are enrolled in the state's health insurance program. Our community & legislative work: "Where did The Gun Come From?" The "I will Ask Campaign" and the annual "Play It Safe" Event promote gun safety education. Volunteer for our community work with "Plan A", the national initiative to secure and protect access to contraceptive information & options.
Click here to Read the White Paper on Teen Pregnancy Released at the Coaliton Launch
Programs for Children and Youth
Carver Hike - Volunteers interact with fourth graders from George Washington Carver Elementary School on a hike in the MetroParks in the fall and spring. For some, this may be a first time experience in the great outdoors.
Dignity and More! - The Library Project, Dig-Knitty, and Share What You Wear volunteers provide foster and kinship care children and families with school supplies, educational books and toys, stuffed animals and personal care items to ease the transition from being abruptly removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.
Face to Face - A Holocaust awareness prgram sponsored by Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, which educates middle and high school students about Judaism, the Holocaust, and tolerance. NCJW volunteers serve as docents.
Hello Israel - A Social Studies program educating 6th grade students in schools with little or no Jewish population about Israel.
Imagination Express - Volunteers bring storytelling, drama, art projects, and songs to New Life Community, a transitional housing facility for homeless families who are rebuilding their lives.
Reader's Theatre - This is a drama/literacy technique which teaches fourth grade students to present a play by using only a script. Volunteers work with students in three one-hour sessions, right in their school setting, and bring a production to performance.
Reading Buddies - This program is a partnership between the Jewish Community Center. First and second grade students share their reading accomplishments with a volunteer buddy. Frequently the students establish relationships with their buddies and friendships develope.
Partners In Reading - Volunteers encourage love for reading with three projects. The G.R.A.D.S. program for high school expectant and new parents, a Lunch Bunch program book discussion group with fifth grade boys and girls, and a L.E.A.F. program which introduces books to parents taking English as a second language.
Programs for Adults and Families
Baskets For A New Life - Volunteers provide non-perishable supplies which cannot be purchased with food stamps and donate to families in transition at New Life Community, a transitional housing facility.
Council Gardens - Volunteers offer friendship and fellowship when they are involved in special projects with clients at Council Gardens, a residence for low-income senior citizens located in Cleveland Heights. Volunteers with foreign language skills a plus.
Gun Safety Program—The "I Will ASK" - Volunteers explain to greater Cleveland parent groups about the importance of asking questions about gun availability and safe gun storage within a home setting. This educational project helps prevent unthinkable tragedies that result from a child finding a gun in the home.
Community Outreach Programs
Done in a Day - NCJW volunteers complete worthwhile projects in a short amount of time. Volunteers get to know other NCJW members, learn about community service and coonnect to other agencies, institutions, and organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, THe Hebrew Shelter Home and New Life Community.
Entertainmobile - NCJW, CS voluteer entertainment groups sing, dance and perform at nursing homes, community centers and other venues throughout the city.
Health and Support Service Programs with Affiliate Agencies
JCC Abel Boosters - A joint project with the Jewish Community Center, volunteers assist visually impaired adults with arts and crafts, special programs and socializing at Council Gardens in Cleveland Heights from September - June.
JFSA Council House - NCJW,CS, along with Jewish Family Service Association, provides financial assistance to this home for six men with chronic mental illness.
JFSA Friendship Circle - Volunteers sponsor parties for clients with chronic mental illness who are connected to the Jewish Family Service Association.
JFSA Judaic Outreach - Volunteers meet four Fridays a year and bring holiday cheer to clients with chronic mental illness at the Jewish Family Service Association. Volunteers plan programs with Jewish themes and "serve" fellowhip friendship and refreshments.
JFSA Phone Friends - Volunteers are paired with special needs adults who are living in group homes and independent living sites. These adults are unable to develop personal relationships in the community and may no longer have living relatives. Phone calls from a phone freind bring simple joy to people.
Bellefaire, JCB, JDN Early childhood Cneter - Volunteers assist teachers in the classroom. The preschool curriculum includes hands-on experience in art, music, literacy, nature, computers, socialization and other learning opportunities.
Magnolia Clubhouse - Bolunteers help ensure that young adults with mental illness are respected co-workers, neighbors and friends.
NCJW/Montefiore Hospice - Trained volunteers provide assistance to family caregivers at the Montefiore Home. Volunteers may assist with record keeping and each year, volunteers, along with Montefiore hospice staff, provide a memorial service for those who have passed away.
Jewish Federation P.E.I. (Public Education Initiative) - A Jewish Communtiy Federation program, volunteers tutor in five Cleveland area elementary schoools to help children imporve reading skills, inrease self--esteem and foster a love of learning. Volunteers are trained to follow a structured reading program.
Designer Dress Days (DDD) is a major NCJW,CS fund raiser, which attracts over 4500 shoppers and takes a year to plan. You can be part of the team that evaluates, sorts, tags, and prices the merchandise. You can use your expertise to solicit donations, work on publicity, join the hospitality committee or ring up the sales!
Thriftique
Thriftique is the lifeblood of NCJW, CS's fundraising efforts. It is an upscale resale shop, located on Larchmere Boulevard in the midst of the east side's premier "antique row". Volunteers with an eye for antiques and those with merchandising skills make up an important team which keeps Thriftique continually restocked with artwork and collectibles and donated furniture, as well as clothing and household items. Thriftique shines during the The Larchmere Holiday Antique Walk with an Annual Silver Sale. Thriftique is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00am - 5:00 pm.
Office Assistance
Assist with office mailings and correspondence, bulletin boards and clerical work.
Flexible time commitment.
Public Relations
Assist with special events
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