JFS, a full-service human services agency, relies on the support of volunteers to meet the needs of the Richmond, Virginia community. Volunteers give their time and talents to JFS in a variety of ways.

                 Download our latest Volunteer Newsletter HERE

Jewish Family Services offers friendship – friendship to isolated older adults in the Richmond and surrounding area. The JFS Friendly Visitor (FV) and Telephone Reassurance (TR)  Program consists of FV volunteers who commit to visiting older adults in their home once a week or every other week on an ongoing basis and TR volunteers who call older adults from our office every weekday morning.  All JFS volunteers have a sincere interest in older adults and an appreciation for the dignity and worth of the individual. 

Do you know of someone who could use our services?  This free service is available to all older adults who are homebound, living alone, lonely or simply in need of a friend.  Call the JFS Volunteer Resources Coordinator at 804.282.5644, ext. 244.

Please click HERE to download a flyer describing these services.

In addition to these programs, JFS also has volunteer openings for the following areas:

Office Assistants... make the wheels of the office turn by helping with mass mailings, performing front desk duties, and helping with projects.

Friendly Visitor Floaters... These volunteers are our first responders when we receive new clients. They visit unmatched clients on a weekly basis until we firm up long term friendly visitor matches. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves to interact with a variety of people.

Consultants... assist JFS leadership with decision-making. Professionals in business, computers, law, journalism, and other fields are encouraged to share their talents and experience with us.

          If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact        

      information@jfsrichmond.org, or call (804)282-5644 ext. 244.