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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At the heart of Sid Jacobson JCC are our volunteers who lead us toward Tikkun Olam, repairing the world – where every act of kindness makes a difference. Community members of all ages can donate their time, skills, and heart, and give back to the community through:
- One-time opportunities and days of service
- Ongoing skills-based volunteerism
- Short-term project-based opportunities
- Family-friendly opportunities
MLK DAY OF SERVICE
One Dream. One New York. One Day of Meaningful Service.
Join us Monday, January 19, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on projects that make a real difference. Together, we can help shape a stronger, more united New York.
Upcoming events
January 19, 2026 MLK Day of Service: Food CollectionAll ages Help fight hunger locally by donating non-perishable food items to…
January 19, 2026 MLK Day of Service: Rise Against HungerAll ages Join a large-scale, hands-on project to fight global hunger by…
January 19, 2026 MLK Day of Service: Storytime for Little OnesAges: Birth–5 years Enjoy stories and crafts that teach kindness and share…
January 19, 2026 MLK Day of Service: Postcard WritingAll ages Make your voice heard by joining MAZON’s national postcard-writing campaign…
January 19, 2026 MLK Day of Service: Blood DriveHelp save a life by donating blood in our drive in partnership…
January 19, 2026 MLK Day of Service: The Great Lunch Box Meal MakeAges: 16+ Create nutritious lunch kits in two 1-hour shifts to support…
February 16, 2026 RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAYParticipate in a service project for Random Acts of Kindness Day.
Click below to create a profile or view a complete list of all SJJCC volunteer opportunities.
NEW VOLUNTEER FORMVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities are funded by UJA-Federation of New York’s Time for Good
Events
2026 MLK DAY OF SERVICE
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
One Dream. One New York. One Day of Meaningful Service.
Join us as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through hands-on projects that make a real difference. Together, we can help shape a stronger, more united New York.
How will you help shape our New York?
Food Collection
10:30am-5pm • All ages
Help fight hunger locally by donating non-perishable food items to support families through SJJCC’s Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank.
Postcard Writing
11am-5pm • All ages
Make your voice heard by joining MAZON’s national postcard-writing campaign to protect programs that fight hunger. No one deserves to go hungry.
Rise Against Hunger
11am-1pm • All ages
Join a large-scale, hands-on project to fight global hunger by packing meals for our neighbors in need.
REGISTER
Storytime for Little Ones
11am-12:30pm • Ages: Birth–5 years
Enjoy stories and crafts that teach kindness and share Dr. King’s message of equality.
The Great Lunch Box Meal Make
2pm-4:30pm • Ages: 16+
Create nutritious lunch kits in two 1-hour shifts to support local families through SJJCC’s Nikki Schwartz Memorial Community Needs Bank.
REGISTER
Blood Drive
12pm-6pm • Ages: 16+
Give the gift of life by donating blood in partnership with the New York Blood Center.
REGISTER
