Contact melissa@yih.org to volunteer for any initiative or to discuss a new idea!
Adult Education – Coordinate Scholar-in-Residence, speaking engagements and Empty Nester Lunch & Learn
Adult/Family Programming – Brainstorm programs for the shul. Fundraisers as well as Fun Raisers. Plan events for Yom Ha’Atzmaut/Yom HaZikaron, Yom Yerushalyim, Tu B’Shevat, Lag B’Omer, Yom HaShoah. coordinate with other shul branches and other local organizations to avoid date conflicts.
Bikur Cholim – Visiting the sick, distributing items needed i.e.: wheel chair loan, send meals when needed.
Brotherhood – Develop and run social programs including monthly Rosh Chodesh Tish, Big Sh’Bang: Simchat Beit HaShoeva, Simchat Torah (Herring) Kiddush and Superbowl party
Decorum – Manage ushers & decorum in the sanctuary on High Holidays and Shabbat.
Development Committee – Develop and strategize the annual fund plan, identify key prospects, make giving accessible- share your ideas, put your special touch on solicitation communications.
Expansion/Capital Campaign – Develop and implement capital campaign
Journal – Responsible for all aspects of annual journal including distribution of ad blanks, coordinate printing, follow up with solicitors and proofreading.
Journal Dinner – Responsible for all aspects of annual dinner including invitations, replies, catering selection, entertainment, gifts, hall set-up.
Kol Nidre Appeal – Join a team of solicitors for our biggest fundraiser of the year- help divide member lists and call to invite members to participate in the mitzvah of supporting the shul before Yom Kippur- training is provided to help guide you and assist you if you should need any help!
Life & Legacy – Coordinate bequests from members to include YIH in their estate planning.
Marketing / P.R. – Coordinate marketing and P.R. efforts on behalf of the shul, including taking event photos, web, print, social media, and media relations.
Raffle – Responsible for selling of annual raffle tickets, finding prizes, creating a raffle drawing event.
Ritual – Gabbaim who are responsible for all services. Distribution of honors, coordination of Torah reading and all aspects of running services on daily basis.
Safety & Security – Volunteer Advisory Committee to the Board of Directors and the Administration. Assist law enforcement and hire professional security officers responsible for campus security.
Shiva Minyan/Shiva House – Serve as liaison between family members and synagogue leadership. Help prepare home where shiva will take place. Coordinate the minyan and meals as needed. Chanukah bazaar
Sisterhood – Develop and run social and educational programs, and other fundraisers for the women in the shul including: stuffing Rosh Hashanah cards; delivering Rosh Hashanah mystery gift; Challah bake prep; and Mishloach manot packing
Social Action/Chesed – Develop and run social and educational programs, Bat Mitzvah program and other fundraisers for the women in the shul.
Welcoming/Membership – Reach out to new members, coordinate New Member gifts, meal hospitality and new member annual event.
Membership Book – Solicit ads for annual membership book and assist with confirming contact information of YIH members
Women’s Engagement – Helping coordinate and promote Women’s Yom Iyun, Women’s Kumsitz, and Shavuot Women’s Kiddush
Yizkor Book – Publish annual Yizkor Book. Coordinate book entries, advertising and printing.
Youth/Teen – Work with youth staff in establishing programs.
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