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Spiritual Care Volunteers

Healing lives with words of comfort.

Senior Patient in Hospital BedThis group of dedicated volunteers is integral to the JFS Chaplaincy Program and fulfilling the mitzvah of “bikkur holim” – visiting the sick. Volunteers receive extensive training to work in the healthcare community serving the spiritual needs of Jewish patients in area hospitals and eldercare centers. Volunteers provide connection and support to those who might otherwise be alone or disconnected from the community. A warm and nurturing team enhances your own personal and spiritual growth as a volunteer. For an interview and article with our spiritual care volunteers read this personal experience on our Blog.

Requirements:

    • Recommendation from a rabbi or Jewish community leader
    • Interview with the Jewish Community Chaplain
    • Screening, including background check, drug screen and TB test
    • Spiritual Care and HIPAA training
    • Three educational gatherings per year
    • One-year commitment

 

Learn more about this enriching program to see if it’s the right fit for you by contacting Volunteer Engagement at (913) 730-1410 or volunteer@jfskc.org.

Become a Volunteer

Complete the online volunteer application, or contact Volunteer Engagement at (913) 730-1410 or volunteer@jfskc.org.

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Phyllis and Ed Belzer

Volunteer of the Month May 2022 – Doctor Ed and Phyllis Belzer

For 55 years, Doctor Ed and Phyllis Belzer have called Kansas City their home. “We came to Kansas City in 1967 from Omaha to begin my pediatric practice,” said Doctor Ed Belzer. The Belzers began volunteering for Jewish Family Services of Greater Kansas City (JFSKC) more than ten years ago. They started as JET Express […]

Volunteer of the Month – April 2022: Volunteer Appreciation Month

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, JFS is honoring ALL of our dedicated and invaluable volunteers.

March Volunteer of the Month – Jana Nye

Jana Nye’s interest in volunteering with JFS began when she saw a news report on JET Express in 2019.

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