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Volunteer

JFCS’ volunteer programs support and strengthen families and individuals of all ages. In addition to serving those in need, we are committed to promoting a connection to community and fulfillment among our volunteers.

JFCS serves as an extended family to the 75,000 people we serve annually, and volunteers are a very critical part of this family.

Our volunteers’ acts of loving kindness include bringing chicken soup to people who are disabled or ill, mentoring youth, visiting seniors, welcoming newcomers, delivering groceries, celebrating the holidays with isolated members of our community, assisting families in crisis, and providing compassion and companionship for the ill and elderly. No matter their specific roles or tasks, volunteers extend a human touch, serve as vital and meaningful links to the greater community, and enrich the lives of those we serve.

We need you. You don't have to change your life to volunteer, but volunteering can change your life! Become a part of our community and experience the joy and gratification of helping others at a time in their lives when they really need it.

Learn about a great volunteer opportunity to help people in need of food. 


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Jeff Holland lends his time and energy to many volunteer programs at JFCS, including visiting people who are chronically or terminally ill.

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Contact: 

San Francisco:

Rachel Kesselman, Director of Volunteer Services; 415-449-1288; RachelK@jfcs.org.

Masha Gutkin, Volunteer Coordinator for Émigré Services, all regions; 415-449-2919; MashaG@jfcs.org

Taylor Epstein, Director of YouthFirst Programs; 415-359-2463; TaylorE@jfcs.org

Marin:

Alli Darrow, YouthFirst Programs Coordinator; 415-491-3641; AlliD@jfcs.org

Lorraine Harris, Volunteer Coordinator for Holocaust Survivor programs; 415-419-3635; LorraineH@jfcs.org

Betty Hirschfeld, Volunteer Coordinator for Seniors At Home programs; 415-419-3661; BettyH@jfcs.org

San Mateo:

Pauline Shulman, Volunteer Coordinator; 650-931-1858; PaulineS@jfcs.org

Palo Alto:

Bobbi Bornstein, Volunteer Coordinator; 650-688-3090; BobbiB@jfcs.org

Sonoma:

Kathleen Klein, 707-303-1502; KathleenK@jfcs.org 

Barbara Tobin; 707-303-1510; BarbaraT@jfcs.org

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