October 21. 2024

The Heyman Interages^® Center is a program of JCA^®, the Jewish Council for the Aging

Staying in Touch

Hello JCA Interages Volunteers

We welcome Dana Hirsch!

Dana Hirsch, the new Director of the JCA Heyman Interages Center, has been with JCA since 2008. Since then, Dana has managed SeniorTech, Mobility Management for Gainful Employment, Better Living through Medication Management, and the Escorted Transportation Program. Most recently, she was the Director of the JCA Senior Helpline. Dana has an MSW and a Master’s Degree in Jewish Communal Service. She is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® and a Certified Community Resource Specialist for Aging/Disability.

See volunteer opportunities anytime through our

Volunteer Portal

Please note: all opportunities require

preregistration and background check.

Volunteer Meet and Greet

Are you a current volunteer or considering joining our corps? We invite you to our Volunteer Meet and Greet on October 22 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Jewish Council for the Aging headquarters, located at 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852.

This is a wonderful opportunity to:

Connect with fellow volunteers and share your experiences
Meet our dedicated staff and learn about new volunteer opportunities

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or just starting to explore ways to give back, we welcome you to join us. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend and make a difference together!

RSVP to Indira Dingledine at idingledine@accessjca.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Volunteer Opportunity: Readers' Theater at Glen Haven Elementary!

Help 3rd and 4th graders improve their literacy skills through Readers' Theater. Volunteers are needed for this fun and engaging program.. Sessions take place on Wednesdays:

12:35 pm (4th graders)
1:05 pm (3rd graders)

Each session runs for 6 weeks, with a performance at the end. Background check and application required. Interested? Contact Indira Dingledine.

Seeking Grandreaders

Join the Grandreaders Program at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School!

Are you passionate about helping children develop a love for reading? Become a Grandreader and make a lasting impact in a child's life! Volunteers are paired with the same child every Friday at 9:45 a.m., throughout the academic year, fostering literacy and mentorship.

Location:

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School

13902 Bromfield Rd., Germantown, MD 20874

Requirements:

Background check
Application

Interested? Contact Indira Dingledine to apply and get involved!

Help inspire young readers—volunteer today!

Generation Alpha born after 2010

Generation Alpha, or Gen Alpha, is the generation of people born after 2010, and is the first generation to be born entirely in the 21st century. The term was coined by social researcher Mark McCrindle.

We are in the midst of a generational landmark, as Generation Z (born 1995-2009) enter the workforce and Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024) move through their schooling years.

Gen Alpha Translator will translate for you.

Seeking Volunteers

JCA Redland Middle School Dialogues is off to a great start. Volunteers are still needed for this program. Redland Middle School 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd

Derwood, MD 20855 Tuesdays 2:15 – 2:55 pm.

Dialogues Across the Ages brings together adult volunteers and middle school students from the Emergent Multilingual Learner program. There is no need for volunteers to know a second language. Students from the Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML, formerly ESL English as a Second Language) program at Redland Middle School can practice their English skills while engaging in various topics, from family traditions to cultural practices. The program will culminate in a Thanksgiving feast during the last session. We are recruiting adults who excel at listening and also sharing personal stories in an honest, non-judgmental, and open way, allowing everyone at the table to speak and be heard.

Session I:

10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19

Session II starts 11/26

Background check and application required. If you are interested, please contact Indira Dingledine.

Monthly Reading Tutor Training Series

We hope you will join us on Zoom for our monthly Reading Tutor Training series. These sessions are helpful for any volunteers. We are so grateful to presenter Megan Bainbridge, Reading Specialist of the Captain James E. Daly Elementary School, who is leading the sessions. Each session focuses on a different Reading Tutor Training topic, and lasts about an hour. Pre-registration online is required.

Please note: these sessions provide broad tips and are not intended to be certification level training.

October 23 at 2:00 via Zoom - The New MCPS Language Arts Curriculum Changes .

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you cannot attend, but would like a recording of the session, please register.

December 4 at 2:00pm via Zoom - Fluency

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you cannot attend, but would like a recording of the session, please register.

Recorded Sessions

To view past recordings of the Reading Tutor Training sessions, visit our Volunteer Portal.

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Quote of the Month

“We need not wait to see what others do.”

Mahatma Gandhi

For your convenience, past issues of the JCA Interages Connector are available on the JCA Interages wepage.

JCA Interages Staff

Dana Hirsch - Director

Dana Adams Tate - Program Coordinator

Indira Dingledine - Volunteer Manager

Rochele Jones - Program Coordinator

Rachel Lanman - Senior Program Coordinator

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