Opportunities From: Jewish Family and Child Services of Portland

A community member would like to attend JFCS' monthly Senior Social Hour for April, but needs transportation assistance to and from. The event is a movie matinee in collaboration with Congregation Neveh Shalom, happening on April 15th from 1-3pm. The individual lives at Edgewood Point Senior Living off of Schools Ferry in Beaverton--about a 13-minute drive SW of CNS. Are you able to provide a ride? You're welcome to stay and enjoy the movie, or just come back when the movie ends for the drive home.

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Please consider if your vehicle is accessible to elderly individuals when signing up. 

Please read the Transportation Information document: https://jfcsportland.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/e5fea224b508350359a16efa7386868b/

*Please note, participating in a transportation program requires a background check and a DMV check that will be sent to you by Sterling Volunteers if you respond to this opportunity*

For Holocaust Rememberance Day (Yom HaShoah), the community is gathering at Congregation Beth Israel at 6pm on April 13th for observance. Some of our dear Holocaust Survivor Services clients would like to attend this important event. Can you help get them to it? We are looking for drivres to take them to and from the ~ hour-long event.

When you sign up, please note what neighborhood you live in so you can be matched with a client who lives near you.

Thank you in advance for signing up to help!

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Please consider if your vehicle is accessible to elderly individuals when signing up. 

Please read the Transportation Information document: https://jfcsportland.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/e5fea224b508350359a16efa7386868b/

*Please note, participating in a transportation program requires a background check and a DMV check that will be sent to you by Sterling Volunteers if you respond to this opportunity*

Graciously, CBI's Sisterhood is hosting a community Passover Seder for JFCS clients. This is such a beloved event by clients, as for many, it's the only Seder they attend all Passover. Many of these clients are elderly Holocaust Survivors and folks with disabilities, meaning transportation is a barrier for them. You can help remove that barrier and give clients the opportunity to enjoy a stress-free Seder by offering to drive them to and from the event. 

This event occurs Tuesday, April 7th, from 12-2pm. The event takes place in Goodman Hall at CBI. Volunteers are welcome to stay and help at the event, or simply drop off the client, and return at the end of the event to drive them home. 

When you sign up, please note what neighborhood you live in so you can be matched with a client who lives near you.

Thank you in advance for signing up to help!

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Please consider if your vehicle is accessible to elderly individuals when signing up. 

Please read the Transportation Information document: https://jfcsportland.galaxydigital.com/files/dl/e5fea224b508350359a16efa7386868b/

*Please note, participating in a transportation program requires a background check and a DMV check that will be sent to you by Sterling Volunteers if you respond to this opportunity*

JFCS has started a new partnership with Congregatoin Neveh Shalom in which their food pantry bags are offered to our clients. This is a wonderful opportunity that requires a little help from volunteers. We need 1-2 reliable volunteers to help transport pre-packaged food bags from Congregation Neveh Shalom to the downtown JFCS offices. This role ensures that essential food resources reach individuals and families in need in a timely and efficient manner.

This is a minimal time commitment with pickups and drop-offs scheduled 1–2 times monthly. Dates and times will be pre-planned and coordinated between the volunteer, JFCS staff, and the CNS Food Pantry volunteers.

Requirements:

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a flexible, low-hour way to support food access in our community.

JFCS is looking for volunteers to help with notary needs for our Holocaust Survivor Services clients. They often need their reparation documents notarized so they can have continued care support. This simple step can be a huge roadblock for them in getting the care that they need. Your help can make a huge difference. If you are a certified notary, sign up here so we can contact you when a client needs your help.

COVID-19 has highlighted how many individuals in our community do not have enough access to the technology that powers society. JFCS has a goal to supply clients in need with the materials and information so they can use technology. We are looking for volunteers who feel comfortable assisting these clients in their journey to become tech-proficient. Some possibilities include:

Helping a client set up a new device (iPad, Laptop, cell phone)

Helping a client learn Zoom

Allow clients to reach out to you via email for specific  questions, like, how to install programs, how to trouble-shoot internet connectivity

Leading special sessions for several people to tune into to (i.e. hold a seminar "Tricks to Identify Phishing Scams" via Zoom)

We have clients who aren't able to drive themselves, which can make even the simplest of tasks into a production. We want to make sure our clients can have access to important places, like medical appointments, office meetings, or even the pharmacy to get a COVID booster shot. This is where you come in, by volunteering your time and energy to drive these clients you will add dignity and independence to the lives of these individuals. You will always have the choice in who, when, and where you drive. We will provide you with detailed information to help you decide before each ride.

Please be sure you've accurately identified which hours you're available on your User Profile. We will use this information when trying to find a scheduled match for a client.

Please read the Transportation information document below and agree to follow the outlined policy.

*Please note, participating in a transportation program requires a background check and a DMV check that will be sent to you by Sterling Volunteers if you respond to this opportunity*

Friendly Callers are volunteers who want to lend ~30 minutes a week to connect with a community member in need of a friendly voice. Please be able to commit to two months for starters. Please read the Friendly Caller Into Document below.

Friendly Visitors serve the same purpose of being a friend to those in need, however, they visit at the client's home. They do this for an hour once a week or once every other week. Please be able to commit to about 4 months for starters. 

Fill out this basic information so you are added to the list of interested volunteers. Sammy will reach out if your schedule is a good fit for a client in need of a call OR post the specifications of a client here that you can sign-up directly for. Please note if you only want to be a caller or only a visitor.

*Please note you will be background checked to fulfill this opportunity*