Volunteer & Give Back

Make a Difference with JCC Cares

JCC Cares is the unified home for all volunteerism, community service, and civic engagement at the Lawrence Family JCC. Guided by a two-pillar vision, JCC Cares balances Caring for Our Home (on-campus volunteering, including our Greeter program and Center for Jewish Culture event support) with Caring for Our World (external service, community partnerships, interfaith dialogue, and environmental stewardship). Our goal is to create accessible, low-barrier opportunities for our community to connect, give back, and make a meaningful difference together.

Coastal Cleanup

Sunday, November 8 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
at Ocean Beach · Free · All ages welcome

Help protect San Diego’s coastline and marine life with the LFJCC Repair the Sea® chapter. Bring family and friends for a morning of community, learning, and hands-on service.

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Holiday Toy Drive

November 2 - December 6

Help us collect new toys for children experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty in our community! Let’s bring holiday cheer to children aged 0-17 years—every gift makes a difference! Blue collection bins will be located at the front and back doors of the LFJCC and will be accessible during business hours starting November 2nd.

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Little Mensches

Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM
at Nierman Preschool Playground

Little hands, big hearts! Children ages 4–8 discover fun, meaningful ways to give back and make the world better, one mitzvah at a time.

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Honoring Jewish Veterans: Stone Laying

Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
at Miramar National Cemetery · All ages welcome

Honor fallen Jewish veterans with a brief prayer service and the meaningful tradition of placing stones at their graves.

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Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
at the Lawrence Family JCC

A single blood donation to the American Red Cross can save up to three lives in hospitals across the country. To sign up for a time slot, enter the zip code 92037, select the date (12/15/26), and select the drive happening at the LFJCC. 

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Shine a Light Shabbat Volunteers

Build friendship and understanding across faiths through shared Shabbat meals. Help bring kosher dinners, Jewish traditions, and meaningful conversation to local churches and faith communities.

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Questions? Please contact Michelle Jacobson, Community Engagement Manager, at michellej@lfjcc.org.