READY TO GET INVOLVED?
We have a wide variety of volunteering opportunities available, which includes reading to youth at schools who struggle with literacy, helping out at the food pantry, ushering or ticketing during a film oor book festival event, delivering welcome bags to recent arrivals to our community, making calls during our annual fundraising phone-a-thon, coaching youth athletics teams and more!
For each opportunity below, we've listed a point-of-contact for you to reach out to.
MENTOR A CHILD
Read aloud at an elementary school in Norfolk or Virginia Beach and create a sense of stability for youth struggling with literacy.
Contact Robin Ford
BeAR Program Coordinator
RFord@UJFT.org ♦ (757)321-2304
SUPPORT ARTS & IDEAS
Volunteers during our Book and Film festivals have a lot of fun! From ticketing to helping with our visiting authors, actors or filmmakers.
Contact Hunter Thomas
Director of Arts + Ideas
HThomas@UJFT.org ♦ (757) 965-6137
WELCOME NEW FRIENDS
Help welcome new community members who recently relocated to Tidewater! Whether to tour the JCC or a coffee meet up.
Contact Elana McGovern
Director, Young Adult Division
EMcGovern@UJFT.org ♦ (757) 965-6136
COACH YOUTH ATHLETICS
Whether it's coaching a youth sports team, helping Maccabi athletes prepare for competition, or aquatics help, there's often a need.
Contact Tom Edwards
Athletics Director
TEdwards@SimonFamilyJCC.org ♦ (757) 321-2308
MAKE ISRAEL FEST A WIN!
Each Spring, we celebrate the birth of the State of Israel with a community-wide celebration that draws thousands. Help make it a great day for all!
Contact Nofar Trem
Israel Engagement Manager
NTrem@UJFT.org ♦ (757) 321-2334
HELP THE FOOD PANTRY
Our friends at Jewish Family Services are receptive to volunteers to help keep the Food Pantry stocked, organized, and efficient. A rewarding time spent.
Contact Jody Laibstain
Food Pantry Coordinator
JLaibstain@JFSHamptonRoads.org ♦ (757) 321-2227
SUPER SUNDAY PHONE-A-THON
Super Sunday kicks off our Annual Community Campaign each Fall. It's driven by dedicated friends who join our call-a-thon to raise funds. Bagels & coffee on us!
Contact Amy Zelenka
Chief Development Officer
AZelenka@UJFT.org ♦ (757) 965-6139
TEEN BONDING TIME
Teens can engage with community by volunteering during KIDS NIGHT OUT or special after-school programs/sports. Get your hours in!
Contact Dave Flagler
Director of Camp and Teen Engagement
DFlagler@SimonFamilyJCC.org ♦ (757) 452-3182