This program was born out of the growing need to connect the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community at the height of the pandemic. Post pandemic there is a decrease in social isolation but loneliness remains an ongoing dilemma in our community. As a result of Covid, there has been an increase in the extent of loneliness and Read more…

Home buddies is a once a week, some of our devoted volunteers visit individuals with special needs and their siblings at their homes. This programs provides friendship and much needed help for families involved. The Friendship Circle’s mission is (1) to provide Jewish children who have special needs with a full range of social, recreational, educational and Judaic experiences; (2) Read more…

We have multiple volunteer opportunities for our various programs listed below. Emergency support services We provide 24/7 support services for children with special needs and their families. When needed we will arrange emergency babysitting services and make ourselves available to families at all times. Sunday program Every Sunday morning, volunteers and participants meet for joint programs. In addition we arrange Read more…

You can start volunteering for our Friendship Circle Siblings Program from year 7. For our other programs, you can start volunteering when you are in year 10. Following is a list of our volunteer programs: Emergency support services We provide 24/7 support services for children with special needs and their families. When needed we will arrange emergency babysitting services and Read more…