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| Last updated on November 18, 2008 |
For more than 150 years, Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has offered a helping hand that people can rely on in times of need - cradle to rocking chair.
Integral to this effort are our experienced staff, our generous community of supporters and thousands of acts of loving kindness - visits to elderly and disabled community members, tutoring youngsters, delivering food and love during the holidays - performed by more than 2,000 dedicated JFCS volunteers who give of themselves to create a more caring community. JFCS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds.
Description:
Program Description:
Spend your time volunteering with youth! In one hour a week, help one youth!
Volunteers are placed in one-on-one matches with an 8-18 year old in San Francisco. Volunteers provide supportive friendship, encouragement, guidance and homework help.
The volunteers and youth meet for one hour every week, for a minimum of six months. The schedule is flexible and is based on the availability of both the youth and the volunteer.
Pairs may meet onsite at Jewish Family and Children’s Services or meet offsite for activities in the community. Youth and volunteers decide together what activities to do each week—activities may include: homework, sports, art projects, local attractions. Program staff is available to help plan your activities!
Job duties include:
-visit with a mentee once a week to provide companionship
-listen attentively and enjoy matters of common interest
-assist with school work as arranged
-maintain monthly records if time spent with mentee
-abide by the agency confidentiality policy
Contact person: Taylor Epstein, Volunteer Coordinator For Youth Programs, (phone), (email)
Address:
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1710 Scott Street
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.jfcs.org
Directions:
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Scott at Sutter |
Miscellaneous Information
| Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency? |
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Russian, Hebrew
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency? |
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18
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| Is your agency wheelchair accessible? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10? |
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No
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| Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20? |
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No
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