UPCOMING VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org or 301-348-3837.
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FY22 Impact
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FY21 Impact
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PJ Our Way Book Collection
We are collecting PJ Our Way chapter book in partnership with PJ Library. These books will form a Jewish library for the 9-12 year-old Igbo Jewish community in Nigeria.
Formula & “Wipe Out” Drive
Ongoing
The Bender JCC will be a donation drop-off site for the Greater DC Diaper Bank. We are looking for unopened/unexpired formula, diapers and wipes. Drop-off in JCC lobby. For Questions, contact Jennifer Radosh at jradosh@benderjccgw.org.
A Wider Circle Essentials Drive
The Delivering Good Network is hosting a drive to collect essentials to support A Wider Circle, a local non-profit whose mission is to advance equity in the greater Washington DC area and to address the root causes of poverty. Our drive is located in the lobby and we will be collecting the following items:
- Linens
- Non-perishable foods (canned tuna, peanut butter, cereal, etc.)
- Household and personal care items (soap, detergent, cleaning supplies)
If you have any questions, please contact Emma Hertzberg at ehertzberg@benderjccgw.org.
JCC Delivering Good Network Partner Organizations and Links for Volunteer Opportunities
The Bender JCC’s Delivering Good Network offers many exciting volunteer opportunities here at our center on a monthly basis. Explore opportunities to serve your community outside our center!
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The Delivering Good Network has worked with the following partners
| B. Changemakers | Sunday, January 5th - 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
| MLK Day: A Day Of Service of Solidarity | Monday, January 20th - 10:00 - 3:00 PM |
B. Changemakers
Sunday, January 5th
1:00 - 5:00 PM
REGISTER
B. Changemakers is a volunteering program designed to give tweens (ages 11-13) a wide experience of volunteering opportunities.
Over the span of 5 monthly Sunday sessions, teens will engage in hands-on volunteer service at nonprofit agencies in Montgomery County. With educational presentations from experts in the field, they will learn about ways to make a difference in their community. Through their hands-on service experience, the teens will finish the program empowered to take action. Using Jewish teachings around service, social justice and mitzvot they will learn how to leverage their own personal strengths and passions to engage in change-making beyond their middle school years. At the end of this program, all participants will be awarded a total of 20 SSL hours.
B. Changemakers will meet on the following dates from 1:00 – 5:00 PM:
- January 5, 2025
- January 20, 2025(MLK Day: A Day Of Service and Solidarity)
- February 2, 2025
- March 2, 2025
- April 6, 2025
The registration cost is $250. If you have questions, please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org.
MLK Day: A Day Of Service of Solidarity
Monday, January 20th
10:00 - 3:00 PM
APPLY TODAY
In honor of MLK Day, help us build community through service. The Bender JCC and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland invite you to an interfaith community-wide playhouse build.
Thanks to a generous donation, fundraising goals are covered for participating teams.
Playhouses bring smiles…and money raised provides critical funding to help build affordable homes for lower-income families in our local community.
All are welcome to create a team! This event is suitable for ages 10+.
About the Playhouse Build
Ten volunteer teams (up to 8 people per team) representing diverse faith communities from around the area will come together to construct playhouses, which will be placed in the yards of Habitat for Humanity homeowners. These playhouses will provide a safe and joyful space for children to play and grow.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from anyone who can form a group to participate. Faith organizations, Scout groups, sports teams, and individual families are all encouraged to apply.
How do I apply?
Fill out the application by clicking on the APPLY NOW link at the top of the page. Applications open on Monday, November 11 through Friday, December 6. Awarded teams will be announced on Friday, December 13.
What Happens if My Team Is Selected?
Selected teams will secure a spot at the event on Monday, January 20. In addition to the build day, teams will also engage in ongoing community bridge-building activities throughout the year. More details will be sent after selections are made.
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Dworkin at ldworkin@benderjccgw.org.
Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.
