Program:
Throughout Jewish Family Service’s 100+ year history, we've remained focused on our responsibility to the Jewish community, while also serving the greater community. Through the Center for Jewish Care, we provide critical services to the Jewish community including the elderly, single parents, Holocaust Survivors, and Jewish individuals and families during their most challenging times. In addition to connecting Jewish clients to critical resources, we also strive to bring joy and community connection to those we serve through the delivery of holiday packages, including Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and more.
Goal of Position:
Center for Jewish Care Volunteer Drivers provide home deliveries of holiday packages to Jewish Community members in need on a Quarterly basis. Volunteers may also be contacted as needed for unexpected or emergency deliveries. Using their own personal vehicles, Volunteer Drivers report to the JFS Joan and Irwin Jacob’s Campus at 8804 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123 to pick up pre-assembled packages and delivery items, receive their route, and deliver to JFS clients' homes.
Responsibilities:
- If the client or caregiver does not answer the door and take the package, volunteer driver must attempt to leave voicemail, notify a neighbor, or contact apartment manager.
- No package should be left if there is no contact through voicemail, apartment manager, nor neighbor at time of delivery.
- If package was not delivered, volunteer driver will contact the JFS number provided on route sheet to advise of outcome. Driver will return package(s) to JFS at the end of route.
- At the end of each shift, volunteers are asked to either return to JFS or properly destroy (I.e., shred or burn) route sheets per HIPAA guidelines.
- At the end of the shift, volunteers are asked to call, text or email their JFS contact to confirm completion of the route and report any additional comments about clients.
- All passengers under 18 helping deliver holiday packages must be under the supervision of a vetted volunteer driver (i.e., parent/guardian) at all times.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Be at least 25+ years for driver role. Minors can accompany as passengers with parent or legal guardian.
- Complete a background check (if 18 years or older).
- Drive personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement is available.
- Submit driver’s license and provide proof of insurance.
- Review and sign HIPAA training agreeing to maintain confidentiality around client information, including name, address, and appointment location.
- Review JFS Volunteer Handbook and sign required waivers.
Time Commitment: Quarterly and as needed driving opportunities. Staff will contact volunteers in advance to schedule times and routes.
