Calling 6th-12th graders for Jewish Federation’s day of good deeds!

Earn community service hours with your friends and peers and “do good” in our community! J-SERVE’s hybrid model means there’s something for everyone. Choose from in-person or virtual projects including a beach sweep, crafting with youth who have special needs, inspiring young children to give back, listening to a Holocaust Survivor and more!

J-SERVE 2022 will take place in-person and online via ZOOM on Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 10:00 am-2:30 pm. 

*ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED IN ORDER FOR REGISTRATION TO BE COMPLETE 

Participant Information

Those who are not fully vaccinated are invited to participate in virtual J-SERVE activities.

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian #1

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Project Descriptions

IN-PERSON

Raise Money for Ukraine: Set up stands outside popular local businesses, shops and cafes to raise money and awareness about the situation in Ukraine.  Dollars raised will be sent immediately to pay for food, shelter, clothing and medical aid for people fleeing the crisis.

Location: Varies (Middlesex and Monmouth Counties)
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Beach Sweep: Join us at the beach to reduce and eliminate sources of litter that pollute our waters and beaches. The Beach Sweep is more than picking up trash from beaches. The data collected during the Beach Sweep turns a 90-minute program into a legacy of information to combat litter and other sources of pollution by identifying and monitoring trends. The Beach Sweep helps find solutions to keep beaches clean and healthy for citizens and marine life; and the data is used to create federal, state, and local programs and laws to reduce litter in the environment.

Location: Middletown Township (Monmouth County)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Put On Your Aprons! We will prepare, cook and package food for a community soup kitchen. Work towards a vision of a community where no one goes hungry for lack of food or funds, where a good meal is a nutritious meal, where our community learns to steward natural and financial resources wisely, and where food is available to those who seek it. 

Masks required.

Location: East Brunswick (Middlesex County)
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Feeling Crafty: Create a spectacular Afikomen bag with individuals who have special needs. Friendship is an essential need for every human being, yet these individuals so often are left out of the crowd. Be a part of the supportive community that forms real friendships while having fun.  

Masks required.

Location: Manalapan (Monmouth county)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Let All Who Are Hungry Come And Eat: Bake and eat delicious homemade matzah with individuals with disabilities. Give these children with special needs what every child deserves: friends, role models and love - and enjoy the priceless experience of contributing to someone’s life in a fun and playful way, while getting into the Passover mood!

Masks required.

Location: Long Branch (Monmouth County)
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Keeping Warm - Craft blankets with PJ library youngsters, which will be donated to a local shelter. Inspire little ones to act on their Jewish values through actions that help the needy.

Masks Required.

Location: South River (Middlesex County)
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

VIRTUAL

Holocaust Remembrance - Holocaust Survivors will share their inspirational and courageous stories during the World War II period of darkness for the Jewish people. Come out of this experience with more personal knowledge of what happened during the Holocaust and be inspired to pass on the message that we will never forget and we will face every adversity with courage and faith. Q&A to follow.

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Virtual Escape Room - Solve challenging riddles in 5 locations in Jerusalem. The Land of Israel is the heritage and homeland of the Jewish people. Connecting with the Land and people of Israel in a fun way reinforces our connection and strengthens us. Compete in a team to test your knowledge of Israeli geography, guided by a former member of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Choose Your Project
For those participating in person, choose one program.  For those participating virtually, you can choose both.

Waiver

To be completed by the Parent/Legal Guardian of Participant, including any Participant who has attained the age of 18 years of age prior to the commencement of J-SERVE 2022 if such Participant is a Dependent of such Parent/Legal Guardian:

I hereby give permission for my child, to attend J-SERVE 2022 in the heart of NJ. While I understand that Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ strives to maintain a safe environment for its participants, I also understand that there are inherent risks in some of the activities with which my child may be involved.

Accordingly, I agree that the Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ shall not be legally responsible for my child’s personal health, or any injury of any kind, and I release the Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ , its partnering agencies, and the staff of any of these organizations from any liability to me or any member of my family, or my property arising from or in connection with J-SERVE 2022. I also assume the responsibility to inform the Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ prior to April 3rd, if my child has any specific medical needs. In the event there is a claim against Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ as a result of any of my /my child's conduct, I agree to indemnify and hold Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ harmless from such claim.

I grant Jewish Federation in the Heart of NJ permission to take photographs and video of my child and my property in connection with the above-identified event. I agree that the Federation may use such photographs and video of my child with or without their name and for any lawful purpose, including for example purposes such as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

I have read and understand the above.
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