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SUMMARY:Volunteer for PRISM’s Fresh Produce Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Produce Distribution Groups \nWhat: JFCS is teaming up with PRISM for another Volunteers in Action event to help local families access nutritious food while supporting a program rooted in dignity\, connection\, and empowerment. \nPRISM’s Fresh Produce Distribution provides fresh\, healthy produce to more than 200 families in the community. The event takes place in an indoor\, farmer’s market-style setting where community members can select fresh fruits and vegetables in a welcoming environment. The distribution is open to everyone in the community\, with no zip code\, residency\, or income requirements. \nAs a group\, we will support all aspects of the event\, from set-up through cleanup\, while helping create a welcoming experience for participants. \nVolunteers may assist with: \n\nSetting up the indoor distribution space before the event and helping with cleanup afterward\nDistributing fresh produce and helping ensure each family receives a fair share\nMoving and transporting produce boxes throughout the event\nAssisting participants with carrying groceries to their vehicles\, unloading produce\, and returning carts\nWorking collaboratively with PRISM staff and other volunteers to support a smooth event\nProviding language support\, if able\, in Spanish\, Russian\, Ukrainian\, or Somali\n\nAge Requirement\nVolunteers must be age 16 or older to participate without supervision. Volunteers ages 12 and older may participate with parent/guardian supervision. \nPhysical Requirements\nVolunteers should be comfortable with: \n\nLifting and carrying boxes of produce (up to 25 lbs. in an indoor environment)\nStanding\, walking\, and moving throughout the event\nAssisting with transporting produce and supplies\n\nWhen:\nTuesday\, August 18\, 12:30-4:30 p.m. \nWhere:\nPRISM\, 1220 Zane Ave N\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422\n(same building as JFCS\, different entrance) \nVolunteer Schedule \n\n12:30–1:00 p.m. – Arrival and orientation\n1:00–2:00 p.m. – Setup and preparation\n2:00–4:00 p.m. – Produce distribution\n4:00–4:30 p.m. – Breakdown and close-out\n\nWhy Join? \n\nConnect with other JFCS community members and give back to your neighbors\nHelp local families access fresh\, healthy produce\nMake a meaningful impact in just a few hours\nGain hands-on volunteer experience while working alongside PRISM staff and other community members\nSupport a program that helps strengthen our community\n\nAbout PRISM: \n\nPRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social services and connections that empower individuals and families to build healthy\, stable lives. PRISM is guided by the values of collaboration\, innovation\, dignity\, and accountability.\nLearn more about PRISM’s Fresh Produce Distributions\n\nReady to volunteer? \nREGISTER HERE! \n\nAbout Volunteers in Action is a JFCS volunteer corps that supports organizations in the Jewish and broader communities. The program partners with organizations whose missions align with JFCS’ mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships\, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. VIA has partnered with: Dress For Success\, Loaves and Fishes\, Memorial Blood Centers\, Jones-Harrison Senior Living\, Open Arms Minnesota\, PRISM\, and Sholom Senior Living.  \nQuestions or ideas for future Volunteers in Action event?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager\ndshapiro@jfcsmn.org | 952-417-2112
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/volunteer-for-prisms-fresh-produce-distribution/
LOCATION:PRISM\, 1220 Zane Ave N\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Events
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Events as we celebrate JFCS Minnesota (formerly JFCS Minneapolis and JFS St. Paul) volunteers and the incredible impact you make in our community. Stop by one or both events anytime between 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the locations below for a casual\, drop-in social. A sweet treat will be provided! We hope to see you there! \nThursday\, May 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nCafe Latte\n850 Grand Ave Suite No 5\, St Paul\, MN \nMonday\, May 18 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nSebastian Joe’s – Linden Hills\n4321 Upton Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN \nRegistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! \nQuestions?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager at dshapiro@jfcsmn.org | 952-417–2112 \nLearn More:\nFor more information about volunteer opportunities\, visit jfcsmn.org/volunteering \n\nWe are grateful for the 1\,200+ volunteers of all ages who shared their time\, talents\, and resources through both short-term and long-term opportunities this past year. You are truly the heart of JFCS! Click here to view the 2025 volunteer listings for JFCS and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul. Please reach out to Dana Shapiro if any names were inadvertently omitted.
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-events-2/
LOCATION:Sebastian Joe’s\, 4321 Upton Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55410
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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SUMMARY:Puppy Parade with JFCS & Sholom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17 | 1:30 – 3 PM\nSholom West Campus\, 3620 Phillips Pkwy\, St Louis Park\, MN 55426\nMeeting details will be shared with registered participants.  \nJFCS is teaming up with Sholom Senior Living to bring joy and pet therapy to older adults living at Ackerberg Sholom West Campus in St. Louis Park. This is a family-friendly event. Every volunteer who attends a Volunteers in Action event receives a free blue JFCS in Action t-shirt if it’s their first time.  \nBring your pup (all sizes welcome!) and join us for a parade of paws\, tails\, and smiles! We’ll split up into groups and “parade” through the campus\, visiting residents in each building and sharing lots of tail-wagging happiness. \nEven if you don’t have a dog\, we hope you will sign up to join us for a nice afternoon of conversation\, community and connection. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nCopy of your pup’s vaccination records\nBaggies for outside and in case of accidents\nA handful of treats for your furry friend\n\nWays to Get Involved in JFCS Puppy Parades: \n\nCan’t make it on May 17\, but want to join the JFCS Puppy Parade Team for one of our quarterly events? Fill out this puppy parade interest form and we’ll keep you posted as more dates become available.\n\nWhy Participate: \nBrighten someone’s day\, make new friends (furry and human)\, volunteer with your whole family\, and experience the simple joy of providing pet therapy firsthand (no previous pet therapy experience or certification needed!). \n\nAbout Volunteers in Action: \nVolunteers in Action is a JFCS volunteer corps that supports organizations in the Jewish and broader communities. The program partners with organizations whose missions align with JFCS’ mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships\, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. VIA has partnered with: Dress For Success\, Loaves and Fishes\, Memorial Blood Centers\, Jones-Harrison Senior Living\, Open Arms Minnesota\, PRISM\, and Sholom Senior Living.  \nQuestions or ideas for an upcoming Volunteers in Action event?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager\, at dshapiro@jfcsmn.org or 952-417-2112.
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/puppy-parade-1/
LOCATION:Ackerberg Family Sholom West Campus\, 3630 Phillips Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55426-3792\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation Events
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Events as we celebrate JFCS Minnesota (formerly JFCS Minneapolis and JFS St. Paul) volunteers and the incredible impact you make in our community. Stop by one or both events anytime between 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the locations below for a casual\, drop-in social. A sweet treat will be provided! We hope to see you there! \nThursday\, May 14 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nCafe Latte\n850 Grand Ave Suite No 5\, St Paul\, MN \nMonday\, May 18 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nSebastian Joe’s – Linden Hills\n4321 Upton Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN \nRegistration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! \nQuestions?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager at dshapiro@jfcsmn.org | 952-417–2112 \nLearn More:\nFor more information about volunteer opportunities\, visit jfcsmn.org/volunteering \n\nWe are grateful for the 1\,200+ volunteers of all ages who shared their time\, talents\, and resources through both short-term and long-term opportunities this past year. You are truly the heart of JFCS! Click here to view the 2025 volunteer listings for JFCS and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul. Please reach out to Dana Shapiro if any names were inadvertently omitted.
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/volunteer-appreciation-events/
LOCATION:cafe latte\, 850 Grand Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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SUMMARY:Puppy Parade with JFCS & Sholom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 22 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM\nSholom West Campus\, 3620 Phillips Pkwy\, St Louis Park\, MN 55426\nMeeting details will be shared with registered participants.  \nJFCS is teaming up with Sholom Senior Living to bring joy and pet therapy to older adults living at Ackerberg Sholom West Campus in St. Louis Park. This is a family-friendly event. Every volunteer will receive a free blue JFCS in Action t-shirt to wear and keep. \nBring your pup (all sizes welcome!) and join us for a parade of paws\, tails\, and smiles! We’ll split up into groups and “parade” through the campus\, visiting residents in each building and sharing lots of tail-wagging happiness. \nEven if you don’t have a dog\, we hope you will sign up to join us for a nice afternoon of conversation and community. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nCopy of your pup’s vaccination records\nBaggies for outside and incase of accidents\nA handful of treats for your furry friend\n\nWays to Get Involved in JFCS Puppy Parades: \n\nInterested in volunteering with our group on Feb. 22? REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.\nCan’t make it on Feb. 22\, but want to join the JFCS Puppy Parade Team for one of our quarterly events? Fill out this puppy parade interest form and we’ll keep you posted as more dates become available.\n\n Why Participate: \nBrighten someone’s day\, make new friends (furry and human)\, volunteer with your whole family\, and experience the simple joy of providing pet therapy firsthand (no previous pet therapy experience or certification needed!). \n\nAbout Volunteers in Action: \nVolunteers in Action is a JFCS volunteer corps that supports organizations in the Jewish and broader communities. The program partners with organizations whose missions align with JFCS’ mission to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships\, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. VIA has partnered with: Dress For Success\, Loaves and Fishes\, Memorial Blood Centers\, Jones-Harrison Senior Living\, Open Arms Minnesota\, PRISM\, and Sholom Senior Living. \nQuestions or ideas for an upcoming Volunteers in Action event?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager\, at dshapiro@jfcsmn.org or 952-417-2112.
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/puppy-parade-with-jfcs-sholom-2/
LOCATION:Ackerberg Family Sholom West Campus\, 3630 Phillips Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55426-3792\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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SUMMARY:Volunteers in Action: Support PRISM's Holiday Toy Shoppe
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Dec. 12\n11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\nValley Community Presbyterian Church (VCPC) – 100 Lilac Drive N\, Golden Valley\, MN 55422 \nJoin JFCS Volunteers in Action for a hands-on group volunteer opportunity with our neighbors\, PRISM\, supporting their Holiday Toy Shoppe – a joyful program that helps local families maintain cherished holiday traditions. Parents can choose gifts for their children in a welcoming\, empowering environment. \nAs Group Preparation Volunteers\, we’ll work behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready for families ahead of PRISM’s main event (taking place on Saturday\, December 13). Tasks include organizing\, packing and preparing toys to create a smooth and festive experience. \nVolunteer Tasks May Include: \n\nSorting and inventorying toys by category and age group\nPacking and labeling toys for transport\nAssisting with moving/lifting toys during set-up and transfer days\n\nMinimum age: 16+ (younger volunteers welcome with close adult supervision) \nWhy Join? \n\nConnect with others and give back to your community\nReceive a free blue JFCS in Action T-shirt (if you don’t already have one!)\nMake a meaningful impact in just a couple of hours\nEnjoy the health and happiness benefits of volunteering\n\nRegistration is closed. \nAbout PRISM\nPRISM (People Responding in Social Ministry) is a local nonprofit serving community members in the areas of food\, clothing\, housing\, and children’s programs. Its mission is to provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy\, stable lives. \nLearn more about PRISM’s Holiday Toy Shoppe \n\nVolunteers in Action is JFCS’ volunteer corps that partners with organizations in both the Jewish and broader communities. Volunteers support organizations whose missions align with JFCS’ goals: sustaining healthy relationships\, easing suffering\, and offering support in times of need. \nQuestions or ideas for future Volunteers in Action events?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager\ndshapiro@jfcsmn.org | 952-417-2112 \n 
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/volunteers-in-action-support-prisms-holiday-toy-shoppe/
LOCATION:Valley Community Presbyterian Church\, 100 Lilac Drive N\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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SUMMARY:Puppy Parade with JFCS & Sholom
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 26 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM\nKnollwood Place Apartments\, 3630 Phillips Pkwy\, St Louis Park\, MN 55426  \nBring your pup (all sizes welcome!) and join us for a parade of paws\, tails\, and smiles! \nJFCS is teaming up with Sholom to bring joy and pet therapy to older adults living at Ackerberg Sholom West Campus in St. Louis Park. This is a family-friendly event. Every volunteer will receive a free blue JFCS in Action t-shirt to wear and keep. \nWe’ll split up into groups and “parade” through the campus\, visiting residents in each building and sharing lots of tail-wagging happiness. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nCopy of your pup’s vaccination records\nBaggies for outside and incase of accidents\nA handful of treats for your furry friend\n\nMeeting details will be shared with registered participants.  \nWays to Get Involved in JFCS Puppy Parades: \n\nRegistration for this event is closed. Future Puppy Parades will happen quarterly. Contact Dana Shapiro for more information: dshapiro@jfcsmn.org or 952-417-2112\nCan’t make it on Oct. 26\, but want to join the JFCS Puppy Parade Team a future date? We plan to continue this initiative quarterly\, so fill out this puppy parade interest form and we’ll keep you posted as more dates become available.\n\n Why Participate: \nBrighten someone’s day\, make new friends (furry and human)\, volunteer with your whole family\, and experience the simple joy of providing pet therapy firsthand (no previous pet therapy experience or certification needed!). \n\nAbout Volunteers in Action: \nVolunteers in Action is JFCS’ volunteer corps supporting organizations in the Jewish and broader communities. Volunteers help organizations whose missions align with JFCS’ goals: sustaining healthy relationships\, easing suffering\, and offering support in times of need. \nQuestions or ideas for an upcoming Volunteers in Action event?\nContact Dana Shapiro\, Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager\, at dshapiro@jfcsmn.org or 952-417-2112.
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/puppy-parade-with-jfcs-sholom/
LOCATION:Knollwood Place Apartments\, 3630 Phillips Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55426-3792\, United States
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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