Jewish Vocational Service Inc. (JVS)

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Jewish Vocational Service Inc. (JVS)

EducationLife SkillsPoverty
75 Federal St #3rd+floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone (617) 399 - 3131
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Our mission

JVS’s mission is to empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, while partnering with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.
Opportunities

Community Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Immigrant Communities

We are seeking volunteer assistants to provide direct outreach to immigrant communities throughout the Boston area for the English for Advancement program. In addition to learning more English, students will work with their career coach to develop resumes and cover letters, search for jobs, prepare for job interviews, and receive post-placement follow up.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays

Career Coach Assistant

Assist participants with finding gainful employment, work closely with Career Coach and instructors to support job preparation and administrative tasks toward this goal.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays

Tutor Adult Diploma Program

This program is a partnership with the Boston Public Schools (BPS) and enables adults to get a high school diploma rather than an equivalency. Classes in English, math, social studies, science, college and career readiness, and financial literacy follow a curriculum provided by BPS.
  • Weekly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays
How you help

Each year, over 350 people volunteer at JVS. Our volunteers have a great impact on the lives of thousands of people throughout the Greater Boston community.
About us

Founded in 1938, JVS delivers a broad range of educational and vocational services to 20,000 clients annually to help them and their families reach financial independence. JVS is the largest workforce development organization in Boston. We empower individuals from diverse communities to find employment and build careers, while partnering with employers to hire, develop, and retain productive workforces.