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Or Chadash
3939 N. Alvernon
Tucson, AZ 85718
Tel: (520)-512-8500
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Volunteer Opportunities
At Congregation Or Chadash ....
THE SEARCH IS ON
The Communications Committee is looking for congregants
with writing skills and Desk Top Publishing skills
to help publicize congregational events and activities
through news releases, fliers, and display advertising.
If you have copy writing and/or desk top publishing
skills and would like to help the committee with this
important work, contact Toni Tallman, committee chair at OCpubrequest@hotmail.com.
OR CHADASH COMMITTEES SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
The following Or Chadash committees would love to welcome you as a member.
Adult Education: Develops and administers adult education programming. Contact Chair, Andi Elkins, 748-7687 or email her at andielkins1@cox.net.
Communications
: Provides information and publicity for Congregation Or Chadash events and activities to the entire Tucson community. Contact Toni Tallman at OCpubrequest@hotmail.com
Membership: Responsible for recruitment, integration and retention of members. Contact Chair, Gail Kushner, 577-6551 or GailKush@comcast.net.
Mitzvah: Provides mutual help and support networks for congregants’ life-cycle events. Contact Chairs, Diane Kerrihard, 629-0193 or kerrihardd@cox.net, or Harriet Kronman at 299-6441 or heykron@yahoo.com.
Religious School/Education: Works with Education Director to assess school needs, establish policy and help implement programming and tactical plans as needed. Contact Chair, Jayme Olitzky 797-6763 or jolitzky@comcast.net.
Ritual: Works with clergy to provide printed worship services; coordinates Shabbat and Holy Days services and Onegs; and coordinates High Holy Days pulpit honors. Contact Chair, Betsy Sandlin at begrace@mindspring.com or 742-4592.
Sisterhood: Fosters fellowship among the women of the congregation; works with Membership Committee; serves as liaison with Religious School to raise awareness of the school’s needs and activities; and supports congregational programs. Contact Sisterhood Chair. Terri Krasner, 744-6488 or e-mail at tkrasner5@msn.com.
Social Action: Operates Social Action programs and educates the congregation about social action issues, local, national, and global. Contact Chair, Scott Krasner, 744-6488 or e-mail him at skrasner@pol.net.
WELCOME FRIENDS AND GUESTS TO SHABBAT SERVICE
We are looking for congregants to meet and welcome guests and congregants at the door before Friday Shabbat services. If you can take a turn for one Friday a month, or if you would like more information, call Gail, 577-6551, or sign up by clicking here.
Handmaker Jewish Services
Handmaker Jewish Services for the Aging is in immediate need of volunteers to provide at least the following help: Card players (poker and bridge), Readers of literature, and pre- and post-B'nai Mitzvah students to help residents during the Saturday morning services—no heavy lifting.
Please contact Carol Sack at 322-3632.
ICS (Interfaith
Community Services) NEWS
(Formerly NWIC - Northwest Interfaith Center)
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER
At last, a solution to all those holes in your pockets and purses! Or Chadash is offering you a safe and welcome place to put your loose change—in our ICS “Change for the Better” bank.
Congregation Or Chadash has been a member of Interfaith Community Services (ICS) since 2001, helping Tucson’s growing population of elderly, disabled and homebound individuals and families in financial crisis maintain independent and quality lifestyles. Every year our congregation pledges financial support for ICS, and our volunteers assist by driving neighbors to medical appointments and food shopping, by helping in the ICS Food Bank, and by donating to this vital Tucson community service organization.
Bring your loose change to our office. We’ll collect your bothersome and weighty coins, and when the ‘bank’ is full, we’ll count ’em up and donate what we’ve collected to help Or Chadash help ICS make a change for the better.
Interfaith Community Services
Caring Drivers Needed: Join our team of drivers making a world of difference. Drive senior neighbors to medical appointments or grocery shopping. Transport when you are available Monday–Friday for about three hours. ICS offers mileage reimbursement for transportation volunteers. Specific needs are in zip codes 85705, 11, 12, 16, and 19. Training provided.
Food Bank: Clean out your Cupboards! We need spaghetti sauce, jelly, canned fruit, and canned meat; also, infant formula, diapers sizes 3 and 4, and personal hygiene items. There is an ongoing need for staples like soup, cereal, Jell-O, pasta noodles, and ready to eat foods for travelers.
GAP Installers: Can you install and program a digital answering machine? If so, we need your help. The new Personal Safety Dialer program needs volunteers to install the dialer unit and instruct recipients and responders on how to use them in zip codes 85705, 11, 12, 16, and 19. Minimum time commitment: one to two hours once a week. Training provided.
Office Volunteers Needed: Answer phones, greet visitors, help with office projects, and use the computer in the ICS office. Greatest needs are all day Friday and other afternoons and mornings. The office is open 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Shifts available morning and afternoon. Training provided. Free Coffee.
Visit www.icstucson.org click here for information or call 297-6049, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
We offer many thanks to St. Andrew's, our Executive Council and Board of Directors, and many, many volunteers who make this innovative and now award winning program possible.
Drive away hunger: Mobile Meals delivers meals to 93 seniors Monday through Friday. We’re looking for extra drivers for the summer, a perfect experience for parents and kids! Deliver once a week or as a substitute.
Come enjoy our A/C! Office volunteers wanted Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Answer phones, greet guests, and help with
general office work all while enjoying our free coffee and cool A/C! Shifts are once a week 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Food Bank: donations have hit the summer slump! This is a great time to clean out your pantries on behalf of families in need. Tuna, peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce are most needed.
Do you enjoy sewing? If you do, we have a great volunteer opportunity for you! If you have a sewing machine and a few hours to spare, we can use your help sewing Velcro straps for our Mobile Meal trays. Materials provided.
Handy Helpers Wanted!
A great opportunity for those who are good with a hammer, rake or screw driver! We assist seniors and disabled with home projects. We match you with a project that complements your talents!
CLIENT Interviewer:Volunteer in the community getting to know our clients. By interviewing our clients, we are able to serve them better. Volunteer a few hours a month or more as an interviewer. Nursing or social work background a plus, caring personality required!
Interfaith Community Services:Formerly NWIC, we are now Interfaith Community Services (ICS). Our name has changed, but not our heart. For more information visit www.icstucson.org or call 297-6049.
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