COMMUNITY
Volunteering
The opportunities for getting involved with the congregation are numerous. Whether you want to get involved with meeting new members, helping people or helping to run the congregation, there are committees or groups who would love to have you join them. A list of the different areas that are always looking for volunteers are listed here.
For general inquiries about volunteering, please call Nadine in the office at 408 358-1751 x5 or email .
| Interests | Committee | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Want to be involved in outreach and welcoming of new members? | MEMBERSHIP | |
| Interested in helping to identify and train future leaders of the congregation? | CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | |
| Work with Rabbi and committee to set policies and share ideas for services and holiday observances. | RITUAL | |
| Looking for a way to help others? Interested in community issues and social justice? | SOCIAL ACTION / SOCIAL JUSTICE |
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| Interested in learning more about Judaism, pursuing your own adult understanding of Judaism? | ADULT EDUCATION | |
| Lend support to the religious school, help to organize volunteers, give input on policy and programs. | RELIGIOUS SCHOOL | |
| Good with money? Assist with budgets and planning. | FINANCE | |
| Reach out to members of the congregations, encourage involvement by all. | CONNECTEDNESS | |
| Connect with other male members of the congregation. Provide service to the community and Temple. | MEN’S CLUB | |
| Ushering at Friday night services. | MEN’S CLUB | Bruce Preville |
| Interact with other women in the Congregation. Plan fundraising efforts and socialize. | SISTERHOOD | |
| Get involved with other congregants in smaller groups. Socialize and create extended families. | HAVURAH | , 358-1751 x114 |
| Assist the Youth Committee in organizing one of the three Youth Groups. | YOUTH GROUP | , 358-1751 x114
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| Help organize and stock the kitchen. Coordinate and prepare for the oneg. | KITCHEN/ONEG | , 358-1751 x5
Berdeen Coven |
| Make and deliver meals for the sick and homebound. Drive to appointments. | CARING COMMITTEE | Julee Ogawa |
| Assist with odd jobs around the synagogue. | HOUSE COMMITTEE | Rusty Gralnik |
| Lend support to office staff with filing, mailings, and word processing. | OFFICE SUPPORT | , 358-1751 x5 |
