“A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple.” |
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Hello Volunteers,
This issue is dedicated to celebrating YOU, our dedicated Volunteers, for all that you do for Jewish Community Services and beyond.
Sincerely, the JCS Volunteer Team
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APRIL 17-23 IS NATIONAL VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION WEEK
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WE CAN FIND MEANING AND REWARD BY SERVING SOME HIGHER PURPOSE THAN OURSELVES, A SHINING PURPOSE, THE ILLUMINATION OF A THOUSAND POINTS OF LIGHT… WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE. "
— PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH, FOUNDER OF POINTS OF LIGHT
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National Volunteer Week is when we take the additional opportunity to recognize and thank our volunteers who lend their time, talents, and voices to meet the needs of our JCS client community.
This year, the theme for National Volunteer Week 2022 is Celebrate Service – where we want to shine a light on those that inspire and serve. “Volunteerism empowers individuals to find their purpose, to take their passion and turn it into meaningful change. When each of us, in our own way, answers the call to make a difference, we make progress in solving our most persistent problems, and create stronger communities and a more just society.”
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RECOGNIZING OUR VOLUNTEERS
2021-2022
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JCS would like to thank our dedicated team of volunteers for all you do each and every day to make JCS a stronger agency that has the ability to serve our clients in meaningful and successful ways.
Big Brothers Bigs Sisters ̴ Friendly Callers ̴ Friendly Visitors
̴ Shoppers ̴ Tutors
Daniel Appleby ● Bella Balakirsky ● Robyn Barnett* ● Ian Berger ● Amy Bram ● Emma Bruk ● Betsy Cohen ● Melissa Cordish ● Doris Cowl ● Saundra Ehrlich ● Bella Frenklakh ● Lauren Ganslaw* ● Corinne Gilarsky ● Ellen Gold ● Shifra Goldman ● Amy Harlan* ● Michele Hayunga ● Elisheva Hirschman ● Racheli Horowitz ● Jessica Hurst ● Meir Isaacson* ● Sherri Kassimir ● Rachel Tova Klainberg ● Ruth Lamberty ● Chana Marwick ● Eta Miller ● Linda Neuwirth ● Suri Rifkind ● Avie Rock ● Shayna Rothstein ● Liz Rozmaryn ● Carol Sandler ● Myra Schein ● Beverly Segal ● Stuart Sheer ● David Slotnick ● Annette Snyder ● Miriam Stieglitz ● Rina Weiss ● Rachel Yasnyi ● Avigayil Zelinger
We hope to see you all in-person next year!
*Welcome to our new and returning volunteers.
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Even with the chaos of COVID,
JCS volunteers supported the community in every way possible.
We are grateful for your time, effort, and care.
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From a parent of a “Little”:
“I am very grateful for the JBBBS program. My daughter LOVES her Big Sister! She really looks forward to their time together and talks about it all the time. It has been great for her to get her own time and attention to do things she enjoys."
From a client receiving a Friendly Caller:
“The weekly calls from my Friendly Caller are the highlights of my week!”
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BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER SPRING SCHMOOZE |
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We invite our “Bigs” to “Get Social with Jen," Tuesday April 12 @ 1:00pm. If you have not already responded, RSVP to jrudo@jcsbaltimore.org by Monday, April 11.
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VOLUNTEER/CLIENT IN-PERSON VISITS
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For everyone’s safety, anyone wishing to participate as an in-person volunteer such as a “Friendly Visitor” or “Shopper,” must complete the Volunteer Services Agreement acknowledging you have read, understand, and accept the terms of our vaccination policy, and must upload vaccination verification. This is required to permit in-person contact with those receiving services from volunteers.
Your vaccine status will be treated as protected health information, shared only with the individual or family to whom you provide volunteer services and/or an agency partnering with JCS to make the volunteer match.
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AgeWell Baltimore is a network of coordinated services for older adults, their loved ones, families, and caregivers that provides access to more than 40 older adult and caregiver services. Jewish Community Services,
as part of AgeWell Baltimore, is exploring a new community-wide transportation program which has become a critical issue for older adults.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below and share it with anyone you feel would benefit (loved ones, friends, neighbors) so we can get as many responses as possible including those who drive.
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Join JVC in making summer break kits for students to use this summer. Summer break kits are bags containing sunscreen, water, and activities for students to keep busy and safe when they are out of school. JVC provides these items for a fee and volunteers put the kits together.
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Virtual Get Togethers for People 60+
1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Have plans for lunch? Drop-in for a chat. Bring a friend. Make some new ones.
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2nd & 4th Thursday each month @ 1:30 pm via Zoom
2nd Tuesday each month @ 2:00 pm via Zoom
Care Partner Conversations:
3rd Tuesday of each month @ 10:00 am via Zoom.
1st & 3rd Mondays each month @ 10:00 am via Zoom
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Groups for adults. Connect with people who understand, receive emotional support, and learn ways to care for yourself and adjust to life after loss. Dates and times vary.
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If you have experienced the death of a loved one by suicide, this group offers a space to share and process your grief with others who have had a similar loss, get guidance and support from a grief specialist, and learn coping strategies.
2nd Thursday each month
7:00 – 8:30 pm via Zoom
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A Program for Kids 10 to 14 Who Have Recently Lost a Loved One
May 4, 2022
7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom
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A 2-Session Program for Adults Whose Sibling Died During Childhood
May 9 & 16, 2022
7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom
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For information on any of our Grief Support Programs, contact
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JCS has programs to help you care for yourself.
View our calendar for information about all our upcoming programs, workshops & meaningful conversations.
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SPRINGTIME BRINGS PASSOVER |
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Spring has arrived. A time for renewal, new beginnings, and hope for a brighter future. Spring also marks the holiday of Passover, which begins at sundown on April 15th. Did you know Passover always falls on a full moon in the spring? This “festival of freedom” last 8 days and commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt, and their transition from slavery to freedom. As we embrace the freedom of lifted Covid restrictions, we hope you and your families can gather together and enjoy a happy Passover.
Chag Sameach to all who celebrate.
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To all our volunteers celebrating a birthday,
we wish you many happy days ahead.
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The best way to contact JCS staff is by email. |
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