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
Youth Action Institute Second Annual Kick-Off Event
Date : Sunday, September 7, 2025
Time : 1:00 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Handmade for the Homeless – September 2025
Date : Sunday, September 14, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Immigration Legislation: Then and Now
Date : Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time : 6:30 PM
Location : Capital Jewish Museum
Hunger Action at the JCC
Date : Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time : 6:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: DC Central Kitchen
Date : Sunday, September 28, 2025
Time : 8:15 AM
Location : Address provided after registration
Handmade for the Homeless – October 2025
Date : Sunday, October 5, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Breakfast Kits for SAMU
Date : Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time : 11:00 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Handmade for the Homeless – November 2025
Date : Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Visiting Residents at Stoddard Baptist
Date : Sunday, November 2, 2025
Time : 1:30 PM
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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