Sid Jacobson JCC

Location: East Hills, NY

Chesed Categories: Jewish Community Centers, Youth Activism, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Special Needs,

Sid Jacobson JCC:

Volunteers are a part of the family! There are so many programs and ways for teen volunteers to get involved.


More info:

After-School Volunteers (Grades: 9–12)

Volunteer after school with Roslyn students in grades K–5. Programs are located at the JCC in East Hills and in the Herricks and Port Washington school districts. Space is limited. Must commit to minimum of one day per week. Perform 2 hours of service per day. Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:00pm.

Special Needs Department (Grades: 9–12)

Volunteer with the Special Needs Department at the JCC and work with children, teens and young adults with a variety of special needs. Volunteer opportunities after school and on the weekends. Community service hours performed vary based on program.

Mentoring (Grades: 10–12)

Volunteer your time to enhance the future of a child’s life by helping them with homework, listening to their needs, playing games and spending time with them. This program requires an application process and is a two-day a week commitment. Space is limited. Perform four hours of service per week. Made possible through funding from the Sheldon. A. Sinett B.A.S.I.C.S. Fund

Teen to Teen

Teens get together to discuss what matters to them and to help shape JCC teen programs. Members participate in community service, teen wellness, yoga, stress relief, healthy cooking and more. Perform 1.5 hours of community service per session. Meets once a month. In partnership with Oh My Girls! Made possible through funding from the Sheldon A. Sinett B.A.S.I.C.S. Fund.

Jewish Teen Foundation (Grades: 9–12)

In partnership with teens from Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, learn what it means to sit on a board of directors of your own foundation. Learn about non-profit organizations and charitable initiatives in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Gain philanthropic knowledge and skills. Help contribute to important initiatives in our community. Perform 15 hours of community service. Supported by the Jewish Teen Funders Network.

HaDerekh (Grades: 11–12)

Become a buddy for a teen or young adult with special needs. Volunteer once a week with your buddy to help teach with basic skills to enter the work force in this vocational program. Perform two hours of service per week.


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