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About TOV

TOV logo The Tikkun Olam Volunteer (TOV) Network is JUF's connection point for people who want to donate their time to help others in need. In accordance with tikkun olam, the Jewish concept of repairing the world one good deed at a time, TOV places members of the Jewish community with Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation affiliated agencies and with community service projects that need volunteers.

Whether you are interested in volunteering once a week or once a year, in the city or in the suburbs, with the elderly or with children, by tutoring or by serving food to the homeless, TOV's volunteer advisors will work hard to find the best match to meet your needs and interests.

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Merry Mitzvot

Make it a Season to Remember by Volunteering with TOV!

The JUF TOV Volunteer Network's winter calendar of one-time volunteer projects, Merry Mitzvot, runs from Sunday, November 23, 2008 through Thursday, January 1, 2009 and offers many opportunities to give back during the holiday season. From sorting donations to serving food, you are sure to find a way to make your holidays more meaningful.

In conjunction with MM, TOV will be collecting new or unopened travel-size toiletries and cleaning products to benefit the clients of local social service agencies.

There are projects for individuals and groups of all ages. Sign up now!

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Help repair homes and lives
David Brinn, JCRC's Domestic Affairs Associate, recently traveled to Waverly, Iowa to help clean up decimated homes on behalf of Nechama and JUF's JCRC.

1:47 (11.2 MB) | August 19, 2008

View a slideshow of his trip or listen podcasts of his experience.