Nov 15, 2011

Don’t Miss the Fourth Annual Jewish Community Volunteer Day

On December 25, the Jewish community of Miami will once again come together to help the vulnerable and to enhance the area on the 4^th Annual Jewish Community Volunteer Day, presented by the Jewish Volunteer Center of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Give the gift of meaning by participating in one of nine volunteer opportunities taking place at different locations throughout Miami-Dade County.

Volunteers of all ages are invited to help cook and serve meals for those in need, create meaningful holiday celebrations for children, visit residents of a nursing home, and participate in beautification projects. The full list of available volunteer activities is below.

To be a part of this new Jewish community tradition, please sign up for the program of your choice.

Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cook a Holiday Meal

8:00 a.m.
Assist the kitchen staff and cook up a healthy holiday meal for the residents of the Community Partnership for the Homeless, a safe haven for those in need of shelter. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Community Partnership for the Homeless Kitchen,
1550 North Miami Ave.

9:00 a.m.
Put on your chef’s hat and work with other volunteers to make a special holiday meal for hospital patients and families at the Ronald McDonald House at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,
4200 Biscayne Blvd.

9:00 a.m.
Are you the next Top Chef? Join the team at the Salvation Army to prepare a homemade meal for the residents there and find out.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,
4200 Biscayne Blvd.

9:30 am
Create a meal for the women and children at the Lotus House. The food will be cooked at the Temple Emanu-El kitchen and brought to the Lotus House for their celebration that day.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,
4200 Biscayne Blvd.

Create a Celebration

9:00 a.m.
Give the children of the Community Partnership for the Homeless a fun-filled holiday. Share a story, help create an arts-and-crafts masterpiece, or decorate cookies with them.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Community Partnership for the Homeless on the Family Patio,
1550 North Miami Ave.

10:00 a.m.
Make a child smile! Volunteer to turn the Ronald McDonald House at Jackson Memorial Hospital into a magical holiday wonderland. Sing songs, make crafts, or decorate cookies with a child. Feel free to bring an unwrapped present for children ages 3 months-13 years old. Those with musical talents are especially encouraged to participate in this program.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,
4200 Biscayne Blvd.

Friendly Visitors

2:00 p.m.
Pay a visit to the residents of The Palace Nursing Home in Kendall. Play a game of Bingo or share a good conversation with the residents.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Palace Nursing Home,
11355 Southwest 84th St.

Serve a Meal

10:00 a.m.
Help serve a holiday lunch to the residents of the Community Partnership for the Homeless. Warm someone’s tummy while warming your own heart!
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,
4200 Biscayne Blvd.

10:00 a.m.
Give the residents of the Salvation Army a memorable holiday meal. Volunteer to set up the room, pour drinks, serve food and mingle.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation,
4200 Biscayne Blvd.

Beautify Our Community

11:00 a.m.
Plant fresh flowers and lay soil and rocks at the entrance to Miami’s Community Closet. Be a part of our efforts to make this nonprofit resource as beautiful as it can be.
RSVP is closed.
Check in at the Community Closet,
1850 NE 183 St.