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Published 6/30/25 8:00PM

Tessie's Touch

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Morristown, NJ
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour once a week generally, but it can differ depending on the activity chosen by the client/volunteer match.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Seniors & Retirement, Sports & Recreation
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Tessie's Touch

    Tessie’s Touch brings joy & connection to isolated older adults by matching them with a caring volunteer. Together, they can do activities and excursions in the community. Tessie’s Touch is an extension of our traditional Friendly Visiting program and allows us to go above and beyond for our seniors.

    Each senior is paired one-on-one with a volunteer to facilitate a deeper connection through shared experiences and activities. JFS Staff will work with the pair to find an activity that brings them joy such as a trip to a botanical garden, attending a show or movie they had been looking forward to seeing, or sharing a meal at a local restaurant. Tessie’s Touch will cover the cost of the activities and transportation.

    Volunteers must submit to a background check. The program commitment is 1 hour once a week and the schedule of meetings is flexible. Volunteers are expected to report their hours monthly through the JFS Volunteer Tracking system and submit an update of the visit to the program coordinator online.

    For more information contact Kathy Mikula at kmikula@jfsmetrowest.org or (973) 637-1726

    Location

    On-site
    Morristown, New Jersey, US

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