Jewish Social Services

Jewish Social Services of Madison empowers families and individuals across generations and cultures to build community and self-sufficiency, with a strong commitment to the Jewish community and inspired by Jewish values.

All are welcome to join us for Jewish holiday celebrations, Shabbat services, community meals, yoga from a chair, social, entertainment, and life-long learning opportunities including Lechayim lunch programs during the academic year, and the Levy Series each summer.

Best practices for volunteering while avoiding COVOID-19 exposure, provided by United Way of Dane County

1. Rely on updates and instructions from the Center for Disease Control.
2. Volunteering at sites:
1. Volunteers who arrive at a site should wear face masks to avoid possibly exposing the community members at the site as well as from possibly exposing themselves while volunteering at the site. Most sites will provide these or relevant instructions to volunteers. Ask for these in advance of arrival.
2. Those volunteers who are showing signs of physical illness should not volunteer.
3.  Those who were recently in contact with people showing signs of illness should not volunteer.
4. Volunteers should know the exact roles and responsibilities expected by the site and the health and safety policies of the site. Read the volunteer need description clearly to understand your specific tasks.
3. Volunteering remotely:
1. Volunteers should know the exact roles and responsibilities expected by the site. Read the volunteer need description clearly to understand your specific tasks.
2. Volunteer sites are fielding many emails and phone calls right now. Once you get started on tasks, make sure that you know the best way to communicate with the volunteer manager at the site to give you feedback on your progress as a volunteer.
4. Overall, maintain 6-feet of distance from those around you.

Best practices for donating materials while avoiding COVOID-19 exposure, provided by United Way of Dane County

Many nonprofits need face masks and hand sanitizer. Check-out the Wish List and call the Volunteer Center for further details on drop off requirements at (608)246-4380.

1. Before donating, rely on updates from the Center for Disease Control.
2. Those volunteers who are showing signs of physical illness should not directly donate materials.
3. Those who were recently in contact with people showing signs of illness should not directly donate materials.
4. Use drive-through services where possible, including dropping-off material donations and not walking into sites. 

We offer services in the areas of short-term advocacy, long-term case management, Jewish spiritual care, refugee resettlement, and asylee services. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds.

Details on joining us for these activities and making contributions as a volunteer are available on our website and through our Volunteer Engagement and Events Manager, Paul Borowsky: paul@jssmadison.org, 608-442-4083.