Volunteering with JFCS is a wonderful way to get involved and give back to the community. Since these opportunities require individuals to interact with or perform support for clients on a regular basis, all new volunteers must create a volunteer profile, provide two references, complete a background check, and submit all required paperwork before they are eligible to volunteer. Volunteers who interact one-on-one with clients must also be fingerprinted. Anyone who volunteers with individuals with disabilities will be subject to drug testing.

CURRENT JFCS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers deliver nonperishable groceries and household products to clients living in Camden,
Burlington, and Gloucester counties. No food shopping is required as all items are provided by
our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry.

Volunteers deliver prepackaged, microwaveable kosher meals on a weekly basis to seniors and other homebound clients. We are in need of volunteers who can deliver meals to outlying areas such as Vineland, Sewell, Turnersville, and Willingboro.

Connect with one or more clients to provide necessary personal shopping services, including groceries and other household items.

Take the Wheel provides free, volunteer-based rides for Veterans to medical and wellness appointments at local VA facilities. This service is available to Veterans living in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties.

Help clients who are unable to drive maintain their independence by providing transportation to medical appointments. (In order to receive volunteer-based rides, one must first become a JFCS client, which includes having a Social Work Assessment. To learn more, call JFCS at 856-424-1333.)

Volunteer medical advocates provide transportation to and from medical appointments, attend doctors’ visits with the clients, take notes, and help the patient understand important medical information and doctor’s instructions. Volunteers receive training for this opportunity. 

Bring friendship and companionship to seniors and homebound adults through home visits and phone calls. We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to interact with our clients. Matches are ongoing and it may take a few months to connect each volunteer with a client who has similar desires and interests. 

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH NO IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

You may be added to a waiting list to be notified when positions open.

Help stock the shelves, sort donations, and pack bags of food at our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry, located on the west side of Cherry Hill. Volunteers may also deliver bags / boxes of groceries to select clients. Currently, we do not need new food pantry volunteers.

Help out in the kitchen of our Soups and Sweets culinary training program for adults with disabilities, assisting the students and chefs with various supportive duties. Currently, we do not need new Soups and Sweets volunteers.

Help out in the TOPS enrichment day program for adults with disabilities by sharing your special skill (e.g. art, music, cooking, or yoga) or offering an extra set of hands in the classroom. Currently, we are not seeking new TOPS volunteers.