Organization
2Life Communities

Shabbat Service Leader

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Newton Center, MA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

In-Person

Recruiting now

677 Winchester St, Newton Center, MA 02459

About this Opportunity

Program Summary: We are looking for a volunteer, or small group of volunteers, to facilitate a Shabbat service on Friday afternoons. Exact time varies by campus: Brighton @ 1:15pm, Golda @ 4:30pm, Shillman @ 3:45pm, and Coleman @ 4pm. Most services last 45 min.

Location(s): Multiple locations are available - volunteer will be assigned to one campus of their preference.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare in advance content for the service including songs and prayer (A modified siddur will be provided).

  • Lead the service each week guiding residents to participate in the Shabbat songs and prayers.

  • Foster a sense of community among residents who attend.

Impact Goal:

  • The volunteer will support residents to connect to their spirituality and gather as a community for a Shabbat service.

Qualifications:

  • Volunteer must be 16 years and older for this position

  • Comfortable working with older adults

  • Experience leading a Jewish prayer service and comfortable facilitating

  • Able to respond to the needs of the Shabbat group

  • Open to serving an egalitarian group and fostering a welcoming environment.

Schedule/Time Commitment: Fridays afternoons. Exact time varies by campus: Brighton @ 1:15pm, Golda @ 4:30pm, Shillman @ 3:45pm, and Coleman @ 4pm. Most services last 45 min. Volunteer must keep a regular schedule and commit to at least 3 months.

Number of Volunteers: 1-4

Benefits: Obtain experience working with older adults, cultivate new intergenerational friendships. Opportunity to practice and share in your spirituality. Provide a meaningful experience to our residents.

Volunteer Supervisor: Director of Spiritual Care

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