An essential part of Jarc's mission is to offer opportunities to those we serve...a goal we could not achieve without the dedication of volunteers!
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
Jarc’s volunteer opportunities are perfect for individuals, families, corporate groups, school clubs, youth groups, or anyone else looking for a meaningful experience. Volunteer once, or make it an ongoing project.
Jarc Community Events
Fun, one-time opportunities to volunteer at Jarc events! Volunteer roles vary.
Friend-to-Friend
Become friends with someone served by Jarc. This experience fits your interests and schedule, with the possibility of engaging you in ways that you never expected.
Tony Richman Teen Action Project
High school students are invited to apply for this unique program, which provides educational sessions and enables meaningful interactions with those served by Jarc.
Individualized B’nai Mitzvah Projects
Whatever your interest, Jarc can make it into a volunteer experience! Student projects are completely customized, so you can earn your community service hours by doing what you love.
Brightness Buddy Brigade
Be a bit of brightness by visiting someone served by Jarc in a hospital or treatment facility. The need for volunteers in this role varies.
Skills-based Volunteering
Are you looking to share a skill? Use it to benefit those served by Jarc!
“The greatest joy for me is to work with the clients. The relationships that I have developed have been life-changing. I get so much out of volunteering. Jarc folks always put a smile on my face.”
Ronnie Elkus
Volunteer
“Working with Jarc and its residents is beyond amazing and has provided me with a type of happiness and personal growth that I never knew. While my time with them started as a way to give back to the community, it has become so much more. I look forward to each opportunity with the residents and to see the beautiful smiles on their faces. I can confidently say that there is nowhere else I would rather be.”
Matthew Schloss
Volunteer
“Jarc is a very important part of my life. I feel peace, love and pure joy when I’m involved with Jarc.”
Carolyn Koblin
Volunteer
"Being able to volunteer with Jarc is one of the most pleasurable experiences in my life. To be able to assist the residents, and to see how much they enjoy themselves at various activities, is incredibly rewarding.”
Dave Konop
Volunteer
“Volunteering with Jarc has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Spending just a few hours to ensure that individuals are having fun and enjoying themselves is truly priceless. I’m excited to continue dedicating more time to future events and making a positive impact in the community.”
Renee Felton
Volunteer
“Volunteering with Jarc has given me a friend for a life. Our relationship began over 30 years ago and is still going strong.”
Cynthia Gottlieb
Volunteer
“I have been a volunteer for 15 years, currently with 2 residents. The friendliness, empathy, and concern for one another has been perhaps the greatest takeaway message. I count the people I’ve met as friends; they could teach the world valuable lessons in simple humanity.”
Miles Auster
Volunteer
"We have been delivering meals to homes for the past five years and truly love being part of Jarc's great community support!”
JoAnn Smith and Family
Volunteers
“For over a year, I have visited an adult deaf woman with cognitive impairment. We read, play games and laugh a lot. I love being with my friend.”
Mania Glazer
Volunteers
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