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Occupation: Retired Teacher
Time with JFS: 5 months
Volunteer Position: Math Academy Mentor
Meg started volunteering with JFS in January - being a retired teacher of Math and Business Studies she really missed teaching and wanted to participate in an activity where she felt useful. When asked what she likes about volunteering with Math Academy, she said "I really enjoy the interaction with the children and watching them learn that mathematics is not merely gaining techniques to answer numerical questions in school. They learn about its ongoing history and about the people who discovered new ways of doing things through mathematics...Math Academy is a really worthwhile activity for the children and the mentors." In her spare time she is a Lion and treasurer of the Natick Lions Club, she is also very active in the Framingham Garden Club and is an avid golfer.
Thanks so much Meg for joining us, your experience teaching and interest in Math has been a great addition to the Math Academy program! We appreciate all that you are able to do!
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| Volunteer Appreciation Event | |
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Join us for a Picnic in the Park!
Date: Tuesday, June 24th 
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: TBD - stay tuned!
Join us to celebrate YOU! Dinner will be provided.
We will send out an official invitation next week with the exact location, so for now just SAVE THE DATE!
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| T-Shirts | |
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Total Hours & T-Shirts
 May was a great month for volunteering! Volunteers donated 386 hours to the community!!
This month we were able to include the hours that our amazing Patient Navigators have donated!
After this month these people reached 20 hours and are now eligible for a T-Shirt! Please let us know how you would like to get it.
- Merrill Adler
- Scott Hansen
- Diana Kalaitzidis
- Toby Kaufman
- Paul Rosenzweig
- Erica Thomas
- Chantia Williams
- Joel Winett
*** If you have any pictures of you in your t-shirt please send them our way!!
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| Program Spotlight | |
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Did you know that JFS has a citizenship program?
Through grant support JFS is able to connect with immigrants who would like to become citizens of the United States. The citizenship process can be daunting and overwhelming, but with the help of JFS staff, individuals can navigate the process with support at every step. From application assistance to interview practice, JFS has helped over 100 people in the last year apply for citizenship!  |
| Volunteering in Massachusetts | |
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Here's some fun facts about volunteering in Massachusetts
- 26.5% of residents volunteer, ranked 31st
- 29.8 volunteer hours per resident
- 1.35 million volunteers
- 159 million hours of service
- $3.5 billion of service contributed
- 55.2% of residents donate to charity
- 10.6% of residents participate in public meetings
- 25% of residents over age 55 volunteer
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| Upcoming Opportunities |
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Lunch and Learn
2 volunteers needed to help with a Lunch and Learn on June 11 from 11:30-2:30. The event will take place at Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland.
Jewish Family Network
1 volunteer needed to help with registration at an upcoming Jewish Family Network event on Saturday June 28th, 5-7:30, Location TBD
Patient Navigator Training
JFS is recruiting new Patient Navigators for an upcoming training on June 11th and 18th. If you would like to be trained or know someone who would like to be trained, please send them our way. To learn more about Patient Navigator visit the website.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities or to learn more about volunteering with JFS, contact Sarah Roth at 508-875-3100 x320 or [email protected].
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Thanks so much for another great month!
Sincerely,
JFS of Metrowest
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