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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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SUMMARY:Volunteers in Action: Donate Blood with JFCS to Help Save Lives
DESCRIPTION:Mon. August 11 – Sun. August 17\, 2025\nMemorial Blood Centers – various locations throughout the Twin Cities \nWhat: JFCS is partnering with MBCs to give hope to hospital patients in our community through a weeklong blood drive. Sign up and you can be a lifesaver in our community! \nWhere: You get to choose whichever MBC donor center is most convenient for you \nWhy: Blood donors are needed to help patients receive their treatment and MBC can really use our help to replenish the blood supply. \nDid you know… \n\nEvery 2 seconds\, someone in the US needs blood\nOne donation can save up to 3 lives\nLess than 10% of the eligible US population (38%) donates annually\nA single car accident victim may need 100+ units of blood\nType O-negative is the universal donor so it can be given to anyone in emergencies\nCancer patients use nearly one-quarter of the nation’s blood supply\nThe #1 reason people haven’t given blood is that no one ever asked them\n\nSo\, we are asking you now – will you join us in this mitzvah (good deed) to give hope to others? Whether you’re a regular or a first-time donor\, we hope you will sign up for an appointment and spread the word to others in your network who may be interested. \n>Register here for an appointment. Be sure to put the code ‘JFCS’ in the appointment notes portion and tell them when you arrive for your appointment that you with JFCS\, so your donation counts towards our group total. \n Questions on blood donor eligibility? Click here to learn more. If you’re eligible\, please consider donating and giving hope to those in need. \n____________________________________________________________________________________ \nThis event is part of Volunteers in Actions\, 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. \nQuestions or ideas for an upcoming Volunteers in Action event? Contact Dana Shapiro at dshapiro@jfcsmn.org or 952-417-2112.
URL:https://www.jfcsmn.org/event/volunteers-in-action-donate-blood-with-jfcs-to-help-save-lives/
LOCATION:Memorial Blood Center\, 3021 Harbor Lane N\, Plymouth\, MN\, 55447
CATEGORIES:volunteering
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