Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is your gateway to volunteerism and community-wide programs in the Palm Beaches. We are dedicated to connecting you with opportunities to lend a helping hand to those who need it most, while at the same time fulfilling the Jewish values of tikkun olam (repair the world) and chesed (kindness).
What’s in it for you?
•Feel good about giving back to your community •Connect with like-minded community members •Improve the quality of life for people in your community, both Jewish and non-Jewish
Mission
To identify, cultivate and develop a network of people and opportunities that connect the Jewish community with meaningful volunteer experiences. We will accomplish this by:
• Creating a culture of service that engages volunteers to meet vital local and global community needs • Collaborating with agencies and organizations • Enhancing the volunteer experience • Leveraging the expertise of community members ranging from business to education
The Jewish Volunteer Center is a program of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Leadership
Committee Chair Juliana Gendelman
Juliana Gendelman serves as the Chair of the Jewish Volunteer Center and is a Trustee on the board of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. In addition, Juliana is the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Robert S. & Ceil N. Levy Young Leadership Award. In her role as Volunteer Center Chair, Juliana and her husband Chris participate annually in the Mitzvah Meal delivery program in partnership with MorseLife and helped to found and chair the MLK Day of Service with DeGeorge Boys and Girls Club. Juliana serves on the Board of Palm Beach Day Academy and the Town of Palm Beach United Way in addition to her service to Federation.
Committee Members Audrey Ades Jonathan Chane Naomi Hoffman Ryan Mackman Steven Pike Andrea Rosenberg Henry Steinbock Jennifer Thaw
