Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is a multi-service Agency whose goals are to strengthen and preserve individual, family and community life by providing a wide range of needed human services to people in the community at every stage of the life cycle, especially those who are poor and disadvantaged.
Located in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood and Valley areas. Volunteers pack groceries, stock shelves, help with intake, or assist at the resource center. There are also volunteer opportunities to create centerpieces (Baskets of Hope) or assist with home delivery of food bags.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Indoor
On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
Senior Nutrition Program
Dining sites are located at multiple locations throughout the City and Valley. Volunteers greet guests, serve meals, and provide light clean up.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Indoor
On-site
Weekdays
Chaverim
Located in the Valley. Volunteers participate in social programs for developmentally disabled adults 18 and older. They can also accompany members on trips, or lead classes.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Fitness Centers
Located at our Mid-Wilshire and Valley Senior Centers. A volunteer can assist clients in exercise and fitness routines.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
On-site, Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
JFS Hope (formerly Family Violence Project)
Located in the San Fernando Valley. Volunteers help at one of two domestic violence shelters, assisting with: child activities, grocery shopping, answering our “information” hot line and participating in special activities. Family Violence Project volunteers require a special training that JFS provides and is mandated by the State of California.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Home Visitor
Located throughout the City and Valley. Visit seniors who are receive case management at home and/or in the community. Home visitors require special training.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Connect
An errand and escort program for West Hollywood and Park LaBrea seniors. Volunteers accompany clients on shopping trips twice a month.
Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor, Outdoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Weekends
HaMercaz
Located throughout Los Angeles. At this program, which supports Jewish families that have children with special needs, volunteers can work on a warm line to provide referrals, or visit families to offer emotional support. Home visitors require special training.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Central Access
Volunteers respond to phone inquires, assess needs, and connect clients to resources.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Office work, Indoor
On-site, Formal
Weekdays
New Moms Connect
Located in the City and Valley. Volunteers at this program, which helps new moms with post-partum depression, can work on a warm line to provide information and referrals, assist at a class, or visit families to offer emotional support. Home visitors require special training.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Life Program
Located at Park La-Brea. Volunteers assist residents by providing information and referral to community resources, visit clients in their homes, or help with activities. Home visitors require special training.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
On-site, Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Senior Centers
Located in the Valley, West Hollywood, Mid-Wilshire, West Los Angeles, and Venice. Volunteers assist with activities, help to teach classes, or become case aides and meet with clients to complete paperwork and provide emotional support.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
On-site, Formal
Weekdays, Weekends
Young Leaders
This program is open to young adults (20-39) who would like to be involved in leadership development, networking and group volunteer opportunities throughout the agency. Events take place regularly during the year.
Occasional, Monthly
21+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help
At JFS, we are volunteers, partners, donors and friends who all believe in one thing—we can change things and we’re going to do it as a family. This is the heart of JFS: people touching people, reaching out to nurture lives filled with dignity, meaning and joy.
About us
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles is an extended family of compassionate social services that enriches the community and improves the lives of countless men, women and children of all religions, ethnicities and ages. For over 160 years, JFS has counseled families, fed the hungry, sheltered the homeless and protected the vulnerable. As Los Angeles’ oldest and most dynamic charitable organization, JFS is a trusted source of care and support, meeting the diverse and changing needs of a diverse and changing city. The agency is guided by ethical and spiritual values of Judaism in its provision of services.
