Volunteer Jobs

At TvS, we have many opportunities to volunteer. Below is a list of the many ways in which you may help.

SHABBAT MORNING ONEG

  • Set up a table for the the oneg.
  • Put out a challah, wine, grape juice and a tray of small wine cups.
  • Note: There are trays in the kitchen cupboards.  Wine, the Rabbi’s wine cup and the small cups should be in the TvS closet which is in the far back corner of the sanctuary.  Tablecloths and napkins should be there also.
  • After services have drinks, a nosh and something sweet.
  • Clean up.

SHABBAT FAMILY POTLUCK COORDINATOR

  • Bring the challahs.
  • Organize set-up and clean-up for Shabbat family services.
  • Early service attendees will set up for the potluck following childrens service.
    Those attending the later service will clean up.  The coordinator
    simply oversees the process.

SHAMMUS

  • Open and close the Meeting House.
  • Set up the sanctuary for services.
  • Note: The closet in the far corner of the sanctuary contains the Ark,
    siddurs and other necessities, such as tallises, yarmulkas, tablecloths, wine, etc. Be sure to have someone help with the Ark; it is very heavy.
  • After services return materials to the closet and lock up the Meeting House.

 
HOST A TORAH STUDY MEETING

  • Make your home available for the meeting Shabbat morning at 10 AM.
  • Provide a challah or ask the Torah Study shammus to bring one.
  • Lead a short service, then all will read and discuss the portion for the week.
  • Have a light oneg such as bagels, cream cheese, fruit and a sweet.
  • The Torah Study Shammus will bring siddurs, machsors, wine, wine cups, etc.

TORAH STUDY SHAMMUS

  • Bring siddurs, machsors, wine, wine cups and a challah if requested.

HOLIDAY LEADER

  • Do the initial planning and check with Spiritual Life committee.
  • Assign jobs to helpers in a timely fashion.
  • Notify Naomi one month in advance for the newsletter.
  • Oversee the program.

HOLIDAY HELPERS

  • Assist with planning if needed and with the program

HOMES

  • If you have offered your home for Havdalah or other special program
    you will be called about availability.
  • Rabbi Anna or a member will conduct the service and you will provide
    light refreshments.
  • Someone will bring the necessary materials (books, candles, etc.).

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