- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Back-to-School Backpack & Supply Stuffing
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Child & Family Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
5 people are interested
Back-to-School Supply Stuffing
Dates & Times: 8/12 10-12 & 1-3, 8/14 10-12 & 1-3
Commitment: 2 hours
Description:Volunteers are needed to help stuff 300 backpacks with donated school supplies in time for the start of the school year. The recipient of these supplies are served by one or more of JCFS programs including residential group homes, foster care, counseling, respite-in-home services and more.
If you would like to donate backpacks, supplies or more please http://jcfs.org/backpacks
Volunteer Slots Available:
Friday, August 12th 10am-12 or 1pm-3pm
Sunday, August 14th 10am-12pmor 1pm-3pm
*Monday, August 15th 11:00am - help transporting filled backpacks to JCFS' offices
Requirements:
1. Commit to the full 2 hour volunteer shift.
2. Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
3. Stand for a full 2 hour volunteer shift.
4. Be able to lift up to 5 lbs.
To sign up for a volunteer project and for more detailed information please complete a Volunteer Interest Form and we will contact you shortly or you may send an email directly to volunteering@jcfs.org.
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About Jewish Child & Family Services
Location:
216 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60606, US
Mission Statement
To provide help, healing, and caring services infused with Jewish values to strengthen lives in our community.
Description
JCFS is the first and best connection to trusted, innovative care.
Core Values
- Providing services infused with Jewish values.
- Tikkun olam--"repairing the world" or "perfecting the world." Creating a model society among Jews but also responsible for the welfare of the society at large. Contributing to social justice, being the champion of the underdog. Helping, healing, and caring.
- Ensuring that the Jewish community’s mental health and social service needs are met.
- Seeking the absolute best care for our clients, whatever it takes.
- Striving for excellence in everything that we do.
- Supporting, nurturing, and protecting families.
- Understanding that the community is essential to living.
- Ensuring our staff receives high quality training, knowledge, and resources to succeed.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
255 Revere DriveSuite 200Northbrook, IL 60062
DATE POSTED
June 29, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours
- Be able to lift up to 5lbs.