VOLUNTEER AT CEDAR SINAI PARK

Cedar Sinai Park is one of the jewels of Jewish Portland, a place where elders don't just live; they thrive. There currently is an urgent need for individuals, small groups, and families to help lead Kabbalat Shabbat Services on Friday evenings from 6-7pm and/or join residents in their living quarters for Shabbat blessings from 5-5:30. While some familiarity with the liturgy and blessings is encouraged, the most important requirement is being committed to bringing the joy of Shabbat to all those gathered; therefore cute kids and their adult family members are especially invited to participate as are older students who are approaching bar or bat mitzvah age or have recently marked this milestone. For more information about this very special opportunity, contact Cathy Zheutlin, Spiritual Life Coordinator: Cathy.Zheutlin@cedarsinaipark.org or 503 535-4038.

SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM TZEDEKR

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

HUNGER & HOUSELESSNESS

• Make sandwiches or easy main dishes for p:ear which serves houseless youth

• Pack sack lunches for Blanchet House or Path Home Family Shelter

• Collect canned goods and other non-perishables for the Neighborhood House Free Food Market

KIDS

• Prepare meals for families at Ronald McDonald House

• Collect new/like new baby items, clothing and toys for foster children served by With Love

• Organize a diaper drive for PDX Diaper Bank

MITTTLEMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

• Volunteer at the MJCC as a J Ambassador or an Arts + Culture Events Volunteer

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

• Help with trail restoration or litter pick up through SOLVE

• Organize a group of friends or family to volunteer at the Kindness Farm

• Join the Sensory Garden work party for Imagine Possibilities and learn more about horticultural therapy for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

ANIMALS

• Gather bottles and cans to benefit Animal Aid

• Collect lightly used or new towels or other needed items for Oregon Dog Rescue

• Donate high quality dog and cat food to The Pixie Project

ELDERS

• Make “thinking of you” cards for Cedar Sinai Park residents*

• Decorate placemats for Meals on Wheels participants*

• Grocery shop for Store to Door serving house-bound seniors

*For specific information about these projects, please email workfortheworld@pjaproud.org