Gemilut Hasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness) Opportunities

T.I.C. volunteers bring Torah to life as they live by Jewish values and traditions of tzedakah, building community, caring for one's neighbors, and helping to repair the world.  Our volunteers, and the people with whom they work, benefit mutually through the enrichment of both the recipients' and the volunteers' lives.

Check out the links below for volunteer opportunities throughout the year and our monthly calendar of gemilut hasadim opportunities.

To inquire about adding an organization to this webpage, contact Family Educator Abby Reiken.

Donations:

• The Sharing Shelf accepts donations of gently used children's clothing, shoes, books, and infant supplies for needy families in Westchester.
• T.I.C. Midnight Run accepts donations of new men's socks & underwear and toiletries for T.I.C. teens to deliver to people who are homeless in NYC.  Drop off donations to the main office.  Contact Eliza Zipper for more information.
• The T.I.C. Simhah Program accepts donations of party supplies, toys, prizes, and art supplies--drop them off in the bin in the T.I.C. main lobby.
• Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless accepts donations of food and clothing.

Ways to Volunteer Your Time:

T.I.C. Employment Advisory Initiative

Volunteer Opportunities for youth and families run by the Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). 

Volunteer Opportunities run by the UJA Federation of NY

Immersive Jewish Service Learning engages participants in full-time, direct service for at least seven days. Usually, participants leave their daily lives to travel to another community to learn and serve. In these programs, the learning and service components are fully integrated and aligned with one another, giving participants a cohesive and meaningful Jewish Service Learning experience. Programs include alternative winter and spring breaks, and summer and year-long service programs.

Being Kind to Animals—Tzaar Baalei Hayim 

• New Rochelle Humane Society provides shelter and care for animals.  Volunteers needed.
• Pets Alive Westchester provides shelter and care for animals.  Volunteers needed.

Caring for the Earth--Shomrei Adamah
Greenburgh Nature Center relies on the help of dedicated teen and adult volunteers for many aspects of the center's operations, including animal husbandry, trail maintenance, gardening, assistance at special events, and interaction with our many visitors.

Feeding the Hungry--Maakhil R'evim
T.I.C. Hungry & Homeless Committee--Sharing Community--Help prepare and serve food for people who are hungry and homeless in Yonkers.

 

Honoring the Elderly--Hiddur P'nei Zaken

• Bronx Jewish Community Council is looking for adult and teen volunteers to assist seniors in visiting the graves of their loved ones between now and Rosh Hashanah, as well as helping a senior to move this summer.  For more information, please contact Bronx Jewish Community Council Volunteer Director Niti Minkove at NMinkove@bjcconline.org or (917) 693-3084.
• DOROT works to improve the quality of life for elders and to bring the generations together in friendship.   Click here to find out how to deliver holiday packages to seniors.
• Esplanade in White Plains
• Schnurmacher Nursing Home in White Plains
• Willow Towers Assisted Living Residence in New Rochelle

Loving One's Neighbor--V'ahavta L'reyakha

The Mark Brent Dolinsky Foundation, which supports programs for Westchester teens, invites T.I.C. teens to be part of their committee to help with fundraising efforts.  Mark Dolinsky, who died tragically at 15 years old, attended T.I.C. Religious School. Each year two T.I.C. teens are chosen to received the Mark Brent Dolinsky Award.

Simhah Program--Help host birthday parties for children at the Coachman Family Shelter in White Plains


Loving/Supporting Israel--Ahavat Yisrael
T.I.C. Israel Action Committee

Children's Village of Jerusalem--to read about the mitzvah project that the Kohls, a T.I.C. family, did for the Children's Village as part of Alex's Bat Mitzvah experience in Israel click here.

Visiting the Sick--Bikur Holim
Bikur Holim Committee at T.I.C. organizes T.I.C. volunteers to visit and assist people who are ill or homebound.
Gilda’s Club Westchester provides emotional and social support for victims of cancer.

Welcoming Guests--Hakhnasat Orhim
Contact Family Educator Abby Reiken about hosting T.I.C. members or being a guest on Shabbat for dinner or snacks on Shabbat afternoon.