Shabbat Service Leader (Newton, MA)

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: Golda @ 4:30pm and Coleman @ 4pm. Most services last 45 min.

Location(s): Golda Meir House: 160 Stanton Ave, Newton OR Coleman House: 677 Winchester St, Newton

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: Golda @ 4:30pm and Coleman @ 4pm. Most services last 45 min. Volunteer must keep a regular schedule and commit to at least 3 months.

Number of Volunteers: 1-2

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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