Volunteer Opportunities

JFS volunteers are a diverse group of Rochesterians, united by their passion for serving the community in meaningful ways – from delivering meals, providing companionship to older adults, supporting new moms, providing literacy services, and much more. We welcome individuals of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds to volunteer with JFS Rochester – join our family today!

Our Volunteer Opportunities

Help Fight Hunger

Volunteering with the Brighton Food Cupboard involves providing food and resources either at the Cupboard or by making deliveries to individuals and families facing food insecurity

Serve Older Adults

Our Friendly Connections program connects older adults with volunteers that offer a check-in, and provide comfort and companionship.

Help Teachers Get Needed Classroom Supplies

Volunteer with Pencils & Paper to help JFS Rochester provide free school supplies to teachers in high poverty schools.

Support New Parents

The Nurture program brings the community together by matching volunteers with parents during the first year of their baby’s life. Volunteers are trained and supervised to support parents who are adjusting to parenthood, feeling isolated, or overwhelmed.

Help Kids Read

If you have an hour a week to spare and are open to training in how to help children learn to read… you can be a literacy volunteer!

Deliver Holidays Baskets

Help assemble and deliver food baskets so families can share time together over a festive meal for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, and Passover.

Volunteer as a Family or Group

Are you a team, class, youth group, or family looking for a special way to give back to Rochester together? We have lots of options for your volunteer team.

One-Time Opportunities & Mitzvah Projects

Give back to the community by conducting a food, hygiene, or school supply drive on behalf of JFS.

Share Your Skills & Talent

Do you have a special skill or talent you think might help JFS Rochester’s work in our community? We’re always looking for people who want to get involved.

Our Volunteer Process

Start Now – Complete our online volunteer application and background check
Meet the Team – Attend an interview with program staff
Learn About Your Volunteer Role – Get trained and attend a quarterly volunteer orientation
Track Your Time – Our easy-to-use system allows you to see the time you’re scheduled to volunteer and track your hours with each program
Stay Connected to JFS Rochester – Get ongoing updates, opportunities, and event news to make sure you know everything happening at JFS!

Questions about volunteering with JFS Rochester? Contact Shannon Megna, Volunteer Coordinator, 585-371-6759.

Volunteer Opportunities

Our Volunteer Opportunities

Our Volunteer Process

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