Volunteer with us
Join us in making a difference in the world! We are here to connect you to meaningful, impactful volunteer opportunities, such as staffing our in-house food pantry, delivering fresh challahs to members recovering from illness, taking elderly members to visit the graves of loved ones, cooking and delivering food to the homeless, leading shiva services, and so much more.
Ready to volunteer today? CLICK HERE
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Food Pantry
One of our most critical volunteer opportunities is helping to feed the hungry in our immediate community. You can make an impact. Our Food Pantry volunteers interact with those who come for food, sort and organize the food items, and ensure that everything makes it into the customer’s vehicle for transport home. We do this on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 2-4 pm.
For more information please contact Helene Deutch at hdeutch@temple-israel.org or call 248.661.5700 x 172.
Supported by the David and Stacy Gordon Family Do Good Fund.
Audio-Visual Intern & volunteer
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in audio and visual production? Join Temple Israel's AV team as an intern!
What you'll do:
- Assist with setup and operation of audio & visual equipment for worship services and events
- Support the team in live broadcasts and recordings
- Help with editing and post-production
- Learn industry-standard software and techniques
What We're Looking for:
- Passion for audio and visual production
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings & weekends
What you'll gain:
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- A chance to build your portfolio and network
- The opportunity to apply for a part-time job at the end of your internship!
Challah delivery
We deliver challahs with love to Temple Israel members who have recently been discharged from the hospital. We include a note from our clergy along with the words of the "Mi Shebeirach" (Prayer of Healing). Then, Temple volunteers deliver our "healing challahs" just in time for Shabbat. When you're recovering from illness, surgery, or celebrating the birth of a baby, there's nothing like welcoming in Shabbat with a freshly baked challah from your Temple Israel family.
Based on the success of this project, we've expanded our challah deliveries to new members. Volunteers deliver a “welcome” challah to their home, complete with a Shabbat greeting from the clergy and the "hamotzi," or blessing over the bread.
Challah Delivery is funded by the Louis and Lily Margolis Family Challah Fund.
To volunteer, connect with Stacy Gordon at sgordon@temple-israel.org.
Lighthouse SOS
Every December during the holiday season, Temple Israel "hosts" families of Lighthouse's SOS Emergency Family Shelter by providing meals, essential items, and more.
This effort is staffed by volunteers. As it grows, we welcome more volunteers for a variety of jobs. Come join us and help make the holiday season a little brighter for our local community members in need.
For questions or more information, please email us or call 248-661-5700.
Temple Israel's Lighthouse SOS project is supported by the Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund and the Steven Gotlib Memorial Fund.
Shabbat B'yachad
Our Shabbat B'Yachad (Shabbat Together) team delivers Shabbat dinners to your home when a new baby arrives. Volunteers are needed to help deliver these special meals.
For questions or more information, please email us or call 248-661-5700.
Shabbat B’Yachad is funded by the Josephine & Harry Colton Shabbat B'Yachad Fund.
Shabbat Solos
Flying solo on Shabbat? New member? Visitor? Or simply solo? This is a group that sits together at Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday nights. Discover the real joy in Shabbat fellowship. Come sit, sing and pray, and then join us for the oneg after services. Just give us a call and we’ll meet you at the door! For more information, please contact Mary Jane Larson at 734-812-8170.
Usher Corp
Start making a difference now, by investing just a little time on Friday night or Saturday morning with Usher Corps. We’re always looking for friendly faces to greet our congregants and guests. We also need ushers for other services and special events, and really appreciate the help of our volunteers. Contact Art Dubin
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
For more information on all upcoming Temple Israel programming, click HERE.
Free Fresh Food Pantry
Thursday, Mar 27th 2:45p to 4:45p
Garden Of Mitzvot
Sunday, Apr 6th 10:00a to 12:00p
Kemach Baking Club
Tuesday, Apr 8th 6:30p to 8:30p
Free Fresh Food Pantry
Thursday, Apr 10th 2:45p to 4:45p
Garden Of Mitzvot
Sunday, Apr 13th 10:00a to 12:00p
Garden Of Mitzvot
Sunday, Apr 20th 10:00a to 12:00p
Free Fresh Food Pantry
Thursday, Apr 24th 2:45p to 4:45p
Garden Of Mitzvot
Sunday, Apr 27th 10:00a to 12:00p
