Young Adult Community Connection
JFCS’ Young Adult Community Connection program provides monthly volunteer opportunities for professionals in their 20’s and 30’s who are looking for a way to contribute, learn, and connect through service and volunteering. Through one-off direct service projects* in JFCS departments, participants meet to volunteer and reflect on social service and action. Service projects range from work in our Foodbank to connecting with the departments and populations that JFCS serves.
For more information and to sign up for an event, contact Tamar Zaken, Director, Community Outreach at [email protected] or Danit Hetsroni, Volunteer and Outreach Manager at [email protected].
To find more ways to participate, visit the Young Adults at JFCS web page.
Upcoming events:
Games in the Sukkah with Rhoda Goldman Residents
Sunday October 1, 3:00pm
Join us in the Sukkah for snacks and games with senior residents of Rhoda Goldman Plaza. We will have light snacks and board games—looking forward to seeing you! Sign up here.
* An optional donation of $18 – 36 to support the work of JFCS Senior Services is requested.
Friendsgiving at JFCS
Monday November 20, 6:00 – 8:00pm at Gary’s Place
The Young Adult Community Connection program and the Shupin Social Club are getting together for Friendsgiving! Join us for delicious food, conversation, and a lot of giving thanks for our JFCS young adult communities! The evening will include a light dinner of Thanksgiving-themed appetizers and desserts, socializing and fun! Sign up here.
* A donation of $18 – 36 to support the work of JFCS’ Food Bank is requested.
Hanukkah Gift Bags for JFCS Seniors Packing Event
Tuesday, November 28, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Help bring light to local seniors and families this Hanukkah at our JFCS Hanukkah Holiday Bag Stuffing event! Get in the holiday spirit with other young adults, build community, and help those in need all in one evening. We will start with a light dinner, hear some updates about the work of JFCS and then pack holiday bags together. Sign up here.
* A donation of $18 – 36 to support the work of JFCS’ Food Bank is requested.
Past events:
Picnic and San Francisco Jewish Film Festival Screening
Saturday July 29, 12:30pm
Join us for a picnic lunch and the world premiere of Rabbi on the Block at the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival. Tickets are $18 for both the picnic and the movie. Afterwards, join us at JCCSF for a special “Soul Vey” Havdalah experience with special guests plus drinks and snacks (free for film ticket holders).
Young Adult Community Connection Lag B’Omer Celebration with Shupin Social Club
Monday May 8, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Join us for a Shupin House, Gary’s Place and Community Connection celebration of Lag B’Omer! We will enjoy dinner together around the campfire and learn more about this holiday, which occurs on the 33rd day between Passover and Shavuot!
Young Adult Community Connection—Passover Holiday Bag Stuffing at JFCS
Tuesday March 21, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Join JFCS’ Young Adult Community Connection as we prepare for Passover! Every spring, our volunteers help to pack and deliver Passover gift bags to our Seniors At Home and JFCS Food Bank clients. We will start with a light dinner, and then pack holiday bags to help our community celebrate Passover.
Young Adult Community Connection—Shupin Purim Party
Monday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Get your costumes ready! Join the Community Connections and Shupin Social Club communities for a joint Purim party. We will celebrate Purim together with costumes, hamentachen, games and fun!
Celebrate Tu Bishvat, the Jewish Birthday of the Trees with JFCS at Rhoda Goldman Plaza
Sunday February 5, 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Celebrate trees and our natural world with JFCS this Tu Bishvat! We will join with the senior residents of Rhoda Goldman Plaza to plant and garden together outdoors and learn about this wonderful Jewish agricultural holiday.
