28 | NOVEMBER 3 • 2022 

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re you looking to get 
more involved in our 
local community? 
Look no further — this monthly 
column will provide a variety of 
opportunities to do 
just that. Whether 
you’re looking for 
a regular commit-
ment or a single 
mitzvah, each 
month you’ll find a 
diverse list of offer-
ings from which to choose.

• JFamily is hosting an event 
on Nov. 13 for grandparents and 

grandchildren ages 9 and up. 
Along with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, 
help clean and repair bikes to 
be donated to children in need 
for the holidays. The program is 
from 1-4 p.m. but stay as long as 
you can! No experience needed. 
To sign up, visit https://jlive.app/
events/3069. 
 
• JARC is seeking musicians! 
Amateur or professional, indi-
vidual or group — showcase 
your talents to a virtual audi-
ence. The residents of JARC 
love music and a special per-
formance will make their day. 

This is a great opportunity for 
youth who can use this time to 
practice their skills. JARC aims 
to provide monthly concerts on 
weeknight evenings. For more 
information, contact Jessica 
Tierney at (248) 940-2607 or jes-
sicatierney@jarc.org.
 
• Brilliant Detroit is seeking 
virtual literacy tutors who can 
commit to volunteering weekly 
after school for 30- or 45-minute 
sessions. The students and tutors 
meet one-on-one via Zoom to 
read together and engage in 
literacy games and activities. To 
become a tutor, you must attend 
a program training, pass a back-
ground check (Brilliant Detroit 
covers the cost) and attend a 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
training. To apply, visit https://
brilliantdetroit.galaxydigital.com. 
 
• The Temple Israel Free 
Fresh Food Pantry is look-
ing for volunteers (adults and 

teens) every second and fourth 
Thursday of the month from 
2-4:30 p.m. Sign up with the fol-
lowing link: www.temple-israel.
org/form/pantryvolunteer.html. 
 
• The Friendship Circle is 
looking for teen volunteers 
(ages 14-21) to be matched 
with a child who has special 
needs. Together, they will form 
a friendship by participating 
together in one or many of 
Friendship Circle’s weekly rec-
reational programs. This is a 
great way to for teens to fulfill 
their school’s community ser-
vice requirement while gaining 
a broader understanding of 
children with special needs and 
their disabilities. To apply, visit 
www.friendshipcircle.org/get-in-
volved/volunteers/teen-volun-
teers. 
 

If your organization is looking for volun-

teers, email Samantha Foon at saman-

thafoon14@gmail.com for possible inclu-

sion in an upcoming column.

Here are opportunities to do a mitzvah.

Samantha 
Foon

Calling All 
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