Hatzolah of Philadelphia
198 Tomlinson Rd • Philadelphia, PA 19116 215-667-6700
info@cbscommunitycenter.com • philadelphiahatzalah.com
Hatzolah of Philadelphia is a 100% volunteer organization that provides
emergency medical services at no cost to all in need regardless of race, religion
or ethnicity.

Hosts for Hospitals — In-Home Hospitality for Families and
Patients 326 Conshohocken State Road, #2 • Gladwyne, PA 19035
484-380-2999 • lodging@hostsforhospitals.org • hostsforhospitals.org
Provides an opportunity to perform the mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchim, the
bringing in of guests. Volunteer hosts provide free lodging for out-of-towners
who travel to Philadelphia in association with patients who are receiving care at
area hospitals. Guests are responsible for their own food and transportation.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia Volunteer Services
The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • 267-314-0909
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Opportunities at the Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center:
Hands-on service projects (Circle of Hands, Circle of Wisdom); Delivering
challahs to hospital patients (Challah Mitzvah Program); Engaging with our
clothing assistance program (Our Closet); Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects; Teen
Empowerment Program. JFCS can also help individuals and groups plan
community service projects.

Jewish Relief Agency
Office: 225 E. City Ave, Suite 210 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Warehouse: 10980 Dutton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
610-660-0190 | Fax: 610-660-0191 | JRA@jewishrelief.org | jewishrelief.org
JRA’s mission is to serve over 6,000 diverse, low-income individuals across
Greater Philadelphia by relieving hunger, improving lives, and strengthening
our community each year. JRA offers many volunteer opportunities. Through
our Monthly Food Distribution Program, volunteers can assist in packing and
delivering boxes of nutritious food to families and individuals in need.

JRA offers a Route Owners program where a volunteer delivers to the same
households month after month, allowing for a meaningful relationship to form
between the client and volunteer. JRA also offers the Tiny Tots program where
families with small children ages 3-6 years old participate in an environment
catered to them. JRA offers volunteer opportunities for groups, such as teens,
university organizations, camps, synagogues, community groups and more.

Through our B’nai Mitzvah program, many students choose to complete their
service project with JRA. We offer a Birthday Card Program, where volunteers
can decorate and send birthday cards to JRA recipients.

KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 196 • info@kleinlife.org • KleinLife.org
Opportunities include: helping to cultivate and harvest fruits and vegetables at
KleinLife; packaging meals with a local cooking group; volun- teering to be a
friendly visitor; and/or delivering meals to homebound seniors.

Misaskim 215-917-0209 • misaskim.org
Misaskim’s mission is to provide support and assistance to individuals
experiencing crisis or tragedy by providing them with vital bereavement
services. The Mitzvah Bowl
info@themitzvahbowl.com • TheMitzvahBowl.com
A comprehensive website for finding mitzvah projects and volunteer
opportunities for bar/bat mitzvah students and high school students looking to
fulfill community service hours. Offers resources for teens and families seeking
a way to help others and make a difference.

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Mitzvah Circle Foundation
2562 Boulevard of the Generals, Suite 100, Norristown, PA 19403
267-649-7610 • info@mitzvahcircle.org • mitzvahcircle.org
Nonprofit, non faith-based, organization providing material support to
individuals and families dealing with crisis, poverty, homelessness, and serious
illness throughout the Philadelphia region. Serving people who are unable to
obtain immediate or sufficient help from government agencies and traditional
service organizations.

Mitzvah Food Program
215-832-0509 • mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Volunteers are needed to pack and deliver food packages, which include
non-perishable food and produce, to low-income households in Greater
Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly packing/delivery schedules available
depending on pantry location. Back-up delivery volunteers are also needed.

B’nai mitzvah projects are welcome. Pantry locations include: Jewish
Community Services Building (Center City); Brodsky Enrichment Center
(Main Line); KleinLife (Northeast Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel
of Lower Bucks County (Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation
(Elkins Park).

Northeast NORC
8546-B Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-320-0351 • NORC@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/northeast-norc
The Northeast NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community)
helps 1,600 older adults living within the ZIP codes of 19111, 19114, 19115,
19116, 19149 and 19152. It provides home assessments, maintenance and
repairs; chore services; transportation to medical appointments and grocery
shopping; monthly lunch and learn gatherings; and friendly visits and phone
calls. Volunteers are a key ingredient in the NORC’s success, pitching in with
everything from raking and changing light bulbs to making minor repairs,
installing shower grab bars, and winterizing homes by covering windows with
plastic. RSVP Philadelphia
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
267-345-7787 • jeskate@kleinlife.org • rsvphilly.org
Opportunities for individuals to volunteer in social service agencies, schools,
museums and consumer groups.

YOUTH GROUPS
BBYO Liberty Region
Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) & B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG)
8201 High School Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
484-896-9017• Liberty@bbyo.org • bbyo.org
Pluralistic Jewish teen movement for teens in grades eight through 12. AZA
and BBG chapters provide leadership programs and identity enrichment
experiences. Chapters have regular meetings, social, and community service
programming on some weeknights and largely on the weekend. BBYO chapters
are creating a movement of Jewish teens committed to giving more Jewish teens
more meaningful Jewish experiences.

Bnei Akiva of North America
Lower Merion Synagogue • 123 Old Lancaster Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-757-8905 • philadelphia@bneiakiva.org • bneiakiva.org
Religious Zionist youth movement offering educational programs for third
through 12th grade. Three snifim:
Lower Merion — holds weekly Shabbat programs and special events at
Lower Merion Synagogue, in collaboration with Kohelet Yeshiva High
School. Northeast Philadelphia — sponsors weekly Shabbat programs and
special events at B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek Synagogue.

Cherry Hill, N.J. — sponsors a Shabbat program once every three
weeks, in addition to special events at Sons of Israel Synagogue.