Volunteer

Annual Meeting 2012

June 21, 2012 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 

Seattle Art Museum at Volunteer Park
1400 East Prospect Street, Seattle, WA

Please join chairs Andrea and Michael Dickstein, the staff and leadership of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle in honoring the volunteers and leaders who are working together to transform the way we deliver critical funds to our community partners!

Reception includes light dinner, beer and wine. (Dietary laws observed)

Highlights:

Dr. Charles and Lillian Kaplan Board Chair Award for Outstanding Service: Corey Salka

Volunteer Opportunities

The Federation offers hands-on community service opportunities in everything from volunteering at events, to working on a committee, Israel advocacy projects, daily office work and welcoming newcomers to our community.

We do our best to help match your interests with the right volunteer opportunity. Matches are made not only here at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, but also at other Jewish nonprofits in the Puget Sound area.

Get inspired by reading some of our Volunteer Spotlights.

Looking for an internship to help gain real-world experience? We offer internship opportunities in several of the Federation's departments.

2013 Super Sunday Community Campaign Phone-a-Thon

November 18, 2012 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 

Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island

RSVP: 
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Change the World with One Phone Call. Volunteer Now.

Family Activities • Food • Prizes

Shifts available are: 9:30-12pm, 11:30am-2pm, or 1:30pm-4pm.

Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided!

For further information, please call 206.443.5400 or email Events@JewishInSeattle.org.

Chairs: Nance & Steve Adler

Annual Meeting Honors Community Leaders

Posted on Friday Jun 22, 2012 3:08 PM
2012 honorees include Kim Fisher, Corey Salka, Robin Boehler and Marcie Wirth
2012 honorees include Kim Fisher, Corey Salka, Robin Boehler and Marcie Wirth

More than 150 members of the Jewish community joined leaders and staff of the Jewish Federation at its Annual Meeting on Thursday evening, June 21, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and honor those who have helped to make it a success.

As it does each year, the Federation recognized outgoing committee and Board members as well as others who are helping to make our community stronger. In a series of moving remarks, volunteers spoke with passion about the satisfaction they receive from their involvement in the Federation.

Now Accepting Nominations for Jewish Communal Professional Award

Posted on Wednesday Mar 28, 2012 1:53 PM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Pamela Waechter Jewish Communal Professional Award. This award is granted annually to honor outstanding local Jewish communal professionals for extraordinary contributions to the greater Seattle Jewish community. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Super Sunday was Truly Super

Posted on Tuesday Nov 15, 2011 9:08 AM

Over 70 enthusiastic volunteers gathered at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Sunday, November 13 for the annual community-wide phone-a-thon, Super Sunday. Calls were made to community members with an opportunity to support the Federation as we raise funds for Jewish organizations both locally and across the globe. This year, Super Sunday raised nearly $120,000.

Awards

We are privileged to recognize outstanding members in our community. Their contributions are worth noting.

Board Chair's Award is given for outstanding leadership on the Board of Directors and in our community.
2012 – Corey Salka
2011 – Robin Boehler
2010 – Andrew Cohen
2009 – Iantha Sidell
2008 – David Ellenhorn
2007 – Ronald Leibsohn
2006 – Robert B. Spitzer

Leadership & Service

Looking for hands-on volunteering opportunities with other people? Hoping to learn more about our local Jewish community? Wanting an opportunity to give back through sweat and camaraderie?

The Jewish Federation is proud to offer the following programs:

Volunteering Abroad

Volunteer service is an important and rewarding way to give back to our Jewish community. There are many opportunities in Israel for volunteers of all ages and skill sets. See examples below. For more information on volunteering in Israel and how to obtain a scholarship to help you attend, contact us at Israel@JewishInSeattle.org.

In Israel

There are many rewarding opportunities in Israel for volunteers of all ages and skill sets. Below are some particularly unique opportunities.

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