Let the Jewish Volunteer Centerhelp your organizationwith volunteer projects

The Jewish Volunteer Centerprovides consultation and technicalassistance in volunteer managementand assists with volunteer recruitment.We strive to support and strengthenyour organization’s programs.

To learn more about how you canenhance your volunteer program,contact us for a consultation.

JEWISH VOLUNTEER CENTER

GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATIONStanley C. Myers Building4200 Biscayne Boulevard

Miami, Florida 33137305-576-4000

Fax: 305-573-8115volunteer@gmjf.org

JewishMiami.org

The Mission of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is to mobilizehuman and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthenJewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the

Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

JEWISH VOLUNTEER CENTERA PROGRAM OF THE

GREATER MIAMI JEWISH FEDERATION

“It’s not what one says, but rather what one does that makes a difference

in the world.”–Pirkei Avot

“How wonderful it is that nobodyneed wait a single moment beforestarting to improve the world.”

–Anne Frank

The mission of the Jewish Volunteer Center(JVC) of the Greater Miami Jewish

Federation is to partner with Jewish

organizations to foster the spirit of

volunteerism and to create a community

actively engaged in tikkun olam – repairing

the world.

It’s our heritage.Jewish tradition teaches us to have compassionfor our neighbor and to occupy our time withthe community’s needs.

It’s easier than ever tovolunteer.The JVC is the central clearinghouse forvolunteering. We can help you exploremeaningful opportunities in the community.

There are so many ways to get involved.All that’s needed is your willingness to give ofyourself. Let us match you to an opportunitybased on your skills, interests and preferences.

We offer projects for individuals orgroups. Whether you want to volunteer onan ongoing basis or prefer a one-time project, we can help you make a profoundimpact on the lives of others.

Hands-OnUse your creativity, skills and talents in ways that allowyou to interact with those you help. You can teach aclass, serve a meal, visit the ill, deliver holidays meals,buddy up with a developmentally challenged personand so much more.

Make It a Family AffairTurn your volunteer project into quality time withyour family. The JVC can coordinate a worthwhileshared experience that will teach empathy, tolerance,values and gratitude while enriching your family.

Bar or Bat Mitzvah ProjectsCelebrate this rite of passage by organizing a Bar or BatMitzvah project to help the needy. Become a YoungLion of Judah and begin the journey of adult Jewish lifewith meaningful volunteer work that helps others.

CampaignHelp raise vital funds for the Greater Miami JewishFederation/UJA Campaign. Monies raised through thiseffort help people in need in Miami, in Israel and in 60countries around the world. Join one of our manydivisions, plan events, network with other membersand create lasting relationships.

Team EffortsPlanning a project for your school group, synagogue,camp, leadership or staff? Make your event sparkle.The JVC can be the link between your group and anaffiliated agency to help everyone discover the joys ofvolunteering.

Customize Your ProjectHave a volunteer idea? We can help you design a customproject to suit your specific needs, skills and goals.

Volunteer!The JVC will turn

your good intentionsinto good deeds.

Become a volunteer...Learn new skills

Have a sense of purpose

Use your talents

Meet others who volunteer

Improve your community

Feel appreciated

Fulfill a mitzvah

Earn community servicerequirements

... and so much more.

Bring meaningto your life whilehelping others.