Yad Ezra: Feeding Families, Nourishing Hope.

'Hands On' Volunteer Opportunities

General Office Work/Receptionist
Assist with basic clerical work — stuffing and stamping envelopes, filing, compiling lists, answering phones, client food orders, etc.
Time commitment: weekly, or as available.
Sunday Deliveries
Be "on call" to make Sunday deliveries.
Time commitment: from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Warehouse Work
Accompany clients through the warehouse, fill the clients' grocery carts, sort, shelve and stock food in the warehouse.
Time commitment: weekly, or as available.
Client Intake
Data entry experience is helpful, as is knowledge of Yiddish.
Time commitment: weekly, or as available.

Special Highlights of Yad Ezra's Calendar

Passover Distribution
Yom Kippur Food Drive
Volunteers are needed to help pick up, weigh, sort, box and shelve donated food from more than 20 synagogues and organizations. Please e-mail Linda@yadezra.org for more information.
Annual Dinner
New Projects

'Behind The Scenes' Volunteer Opportunities

Fundraising Committee
Work on a committee to help raise funds to support the organization through special events or projects, direct mail, solicitations, endowments, grants, memorial funds, etc.
Time commitment: once a month meetings, or as needed for specific effort.
Data Entry
Do basic entry using our database software.
Time commitment: weekly, or as available.
Newsletter
Work on production of newsletter published quarterly — gather information, write articles, etc.
Time commitment: as needed.
Public Relations
Be a part of a "Speakers Bureau" and go into schools/organizations/groups to talk about Yad Ezra. Volunteers are needed to write press releases and contact local newspapers and/or television stations about covering Yad Ezra.
Time commitment: once a month, or as needed.

E-Mail or Call for Referrals:
lea@yadezra.org or elaine@yadezra.org
Phone: 248.548.3663
Fax: 248.548.3207

Yad Ezra
2850 W. 11 Mile Road
Berkley, MI 48072
Phone: 248.548.FOOD
Fax: 248.548.3207