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HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING 2008

JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR GROUP HOMES SUKKOT

Individuals, groups and families of all ages are invited to visit our homes during Sukkot to eat a snack in the Sukkah and help the residents with the lulav and etrog blessings. We will provide the blessings, and volunteers are invited to bring fresh fruit, veggies or Hekshered snack foods. You are also most welcome to bring your own lulav and etrog.  Help is also needed after Sukkot to take down and store our Sukkah Kits.

CHARLES E. SMITH LIFE COMMUNITIES HOLIDAY SERVICE HELP

Volunteers are needed to escort residents to/from services, assist during the services by turning pages and serve Kiddush after Rosh Hashanah services.

Traditional and Reform evening services, Monday Sept 29
Traditional and Reform morning and evening services, Tuesday Sept 30 and Wednesday Oct 1
Traditional and Reform evening services, Wednesday Oct 8
Traditional and Reform morning and evening services, Thursday Oct 9
Volunteers also needed for Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret.

These are all family-friendly and wonderful mitzvot!
Student service learning hours are available for all activities.

TO LEARN MORE OR SIGN UP PLEASE CONTACT:

Jewish Volunteer Connection
1-888-246-1818 or 703-357-9060
volunteer@shalomdc.org

Montgomery County's 22nd Annual Community Service Day, Saturday, Oct. 25 (and Sunday, Oct. 26)

On Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26, join thousands of county residents to help make our wonderful Montgomery County an even better community. Roll up your sleeves and help some of our neighbors in need. Pick a project that will enrich our quality of life. Your hours, combined with those of thousands of others, will make a real difference. It is a great day for families to work together. Students can earn service learning (SSL) hours.  Everyone benefits.  Community Service Day is coordinated by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center under the Offices of County Executive Isiah Leggett.

"Together, we can accomplish great things!" - County Executive Ike Leggett

To sign up or for more information contact:
Jewish Volunteer Connection
1-888-246-1818 or e-mail volunteer@shalomdc.org

JCCGW Gudelsky Swim Program

Adult and Teen Volunteers Needed for the Gudelsky Swim Program for Children and adults with disabilities
Primary diagnosis orthopedic or sensory therapeutic-recreational learn-to-swim program.

Saturdays 11:00am-12:45pm, 30 sessions during the school year

Begins September 13, 2008 at the JCCGW indoor pool, Rockville, MD

Free swim time each week

HS Students Earn Student Service Learning Credit (Minimum Age 13)

To sign up or for more information, please contact Jewish Volunteer Connection (1-888-246-1818 volunteer@shalomdc.org).

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