Social Responsibility
Hands-on volunteer opportunities and educational opportunities about systemic inequality in our communities.
Overview
The Edlavitch DCJCC’s Morris Cafritz Center for Social Responsibility (MCCSR) offers both hands-on volunteer opportunities as well as learning about systemic inequality in our communities. At the core of our work is Judaism’s sacred mandate to create justice and repair the world.
Our volunteer opportunities are designed to be family-friendly, flexible, and accessible whether you can commit one hour a month or a few hours a week.
We offer our volunteers the opportunity to build lasting relationships with agencies and clients over the span of years, or volunteer once and try a different project the next time. Come by yourself, with a friend, or bring a group of colleagues!
Looking for engaging volunteer opportunities for the teens in your life where they can earn SSL hours, grow their leadership skills, and make new friends? Check out the Youth Action Institute now!
Upcoming Events
Handmade for the Homeless – January 2026
Date : Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
MLK Day of Service: Donation Sorting at A Wider Circle
Date : Monday, January 19, 2026
Time : 11:00 AM
MLK Day of Service: Uplifting Incarcerated Voices with Free Minds
Date : Monday, January 19, 2026
Time : 11:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: DC Central Kitchen
Date : Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time : 9:00 AM
Location : Address provided after registration
Handmade for the Homeless – February 2026
Date : Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Service Potluck
Date : Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time : 1:00 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Handmade for the Homeless – March 2026
Date : Sunday, March 8, 2026
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Handmade for the Homeless – April 2026
Date : Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Handmade for the Homeless
All Ages
Join a warm community to knit or crochet for good. Don't know how? We'll teach you!
Social Justice Learning
All Ages
Learn about creating systemic, long-lasting change so everyone has access to resources and opportunity.
Group Volunteering
All Ages
Hands-on, meaningful volunteering for schools, corporate groups, girl scout troops, and more.
MLK Day of Service and Learning
All Ages
We honor Dr. King's legacy every year by joining thousands of volunteers across the city and the country in giving (…)
Good Deeds Day
All Ages
Join us for this international day of service that amplifies the value of giving back to our communities.
Everything But The Turkey
All Ages
Join hundreds of volunteers the week of Thanksgiving to prepare side dishes with our partners at DC Central (…)
December 25 Day of Service
All Ages
Join hundreds of volunteers to spread holiday cheer across the DC metro area!
Team
Mira Smith
Director for Social Impact
Lyssa Jellenik
Assistant Director, Youth Action Institute
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