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TOV MTV Upcoming Opportunities, Fall-Winter 2009-2010

*Listings with an asterisk are part of the JUF/Jewish Federation partnership of agencies serving the Chicago and worldwide Jewish community.
Step 1: Sign up to Volunteer


This MTV opportunity is currently at capacity. Please sign-up to be added to the waitlist. TOV MTV Staff will be in touch if spots become available.

 When: Sunday, October 25, 2009
Where: Target, 2241 Willow Rd., Glenview
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Volunteers Needed: 0
Details: We will shop for winter coats, boots, gloves, hats and scarves for the people Jewish Child and Family Services helps. No need to bring cash. Shoppers get a budget based on grants and support JCFS gets from individuals and community groups. Teens get to pick out the right colors, sizes and matching accessories.


*We will be meeting in the food court area


This MTV opportunity is currently at capacity. Please sign-up to be added to the waitlist. TOV MTV Staff will be in touch if spots become available.

 When: Sunday, November 22, 2009
Where: CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Campus, 9700 Gross Point Rd., Skokie
Time: 1:00-3:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 0
Details: Come help out at the CJE SeniorLife Lieberman Campus, a 240-bed nursing home facility in Skokie. We will visit with residents, escort them to and join in the day’s entertainment, serve snacks and have fun!


This MTV opportunity is currently at capacity. Please sign-up to be added to the waitlist. TOV MTV Staff will be in touch if spots become available.

 When: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Where: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark Street, Chicago (Fullerton and Cannon Drive)
Time: 5:00-9:00 pm (We will be assigning 2-hour shifts, first come, first serve)
Volunteers Needed: 0
Details: Volunteer with your family and enjoy the holiday lights, music, and a rare nighttime view of the zoo as you lead simple holiday-related craft activities in the family crafts area. Complimentary parking will be provided.


*Children younger than 6th grade must have an adult with them at all times.




This MTV opportunity is currently at capacity. Please sign-up to be added to the waitlist. TOV MTV Staff will be in touch if spots become available.

 When: Monday, January 18, 2010
Where: 909 W. Wilson Ave. (between Hazel and Sheridan) in the Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service Center
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Volunteers Needed: 0
Details: The JUF Uptown Cafe, a kosher, restaurant-style anti-hunger program, provides meals to people who are hungry while, at the same time, nourishing their spirits. Volunteers will set tables, serve a meal, clear tables and visit with guests. The Dina and Eli Field EZRA Multi-Service Center coordinates the JUF Uptown Cafe under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center of Chicago.