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!
Upcoming Events
Urban Gardening Night – April
Date : Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time : 6:00 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
Teen Volunteer Project: Mother's Day Party at Community of Hope
Date : Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time : 10:00 AM
Location : Address provided after registration
Lunch Service at So Others Might Eat
Date : Sunday, May 4, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Address provided after registration
Handmade for the Homeless – May 2025
Date : Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Event: Donation Sorting at LSS
Date : Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time : 11:00 AM
Location : Address provided after registration
Celebrate Pride: Learn and Serve with Friendship Place
Date : Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time : 6:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Essentials Drive for Friendship Place
Date : Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time : 12:00 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Community of Hope Father's Day Party
Date : Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time : 10:00 AM
Location : Address provided after registration
Urban Gardening Night – June
Date : Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time : 6:00 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
Summer Party with Housing Up
Date : Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time : 6:00 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
Youth Action Institute Impact Night
Date : Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time : 5:30 PM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
Teen Volunteer Project: Visiting Residents at Stoddard Baptist
Date : Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time : 2:00 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
College Road Map: Group Tour of American University
Date : Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time : 12:00 PM
Location : Address provided after registration
Handmade for the Homeless – June 2025
Date : Sunday, June 29, 2025
Time : 10:30 AM
Location : Edlavitch DCJCC
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Group Volunteering
All Ages
Hands-on, meaningful volunteering for schools, corporate groups, girl scout troops, and more.
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.
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
Sonya Weisburd, MSW
Director for Social Impact
Mira Smith
Assistant Director, Morris Cafritz Center for Social Responsibility
Lyssa Jellenik
Assistant Director, Youth Action Institute
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