Volunteer
For 120 years, CBI has run on volunteer support that allows us to strengthen our community and make an impact far beyond what staff alone can do. Whether you have been volunteering for decades, or are new to our community, your active engagement helps us build a vibrant and connected congregation. We are beyond grateful for your time and energy!
Life and its demands are ever-shifting. Not everyone has the same capacity to volunteer their time. Your commitment to joining us when you can, in the ways that make sense to you, is invaluable. Together, we can foster a supportive and thriving community for all.
This page has information about ongoing tasks and projects around the synagogue; service-oriented committees; and holiday-related volunteering. Click here to jump to the volunteer sign-up form if you are interested in getting involved with any projects you see on this page. Please reach out to the Front Office if you have any questions.
Where You Are Needed Most Right Now
Kiddush Committee
In the past couple of years, participation in Shabbat Kiddush has bloomed, and most weeks flows out of the social hall into the garden, library, and beyond. We are so proud and warmed by this tremendous growth – and, we need your help to keep up the momentum!
To keep the workload for Kiddushes manageable for our valiant staff (of two!) we need many hands to help make light work. If you can help with any part of the process - shopping, cooking, prepping in advance of Shabbat - but most of all, serving & cleaning on Saturday morning - please contact us.
Love Kiddush but can't volunteer? Consider supporting through donation.
Community Spring Work Party
May 4th 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM
Lets gather to prepare our Farm together and create a more sustainable and resilient community for all. Activities will include weeding, clearing of brush, planting, mulch spreading, sign painting, kids activities, and more. Its a celebration of earth, food, and each other not to be missed! We recommend arriving in sturdy clothes that you can get dirty, and coming equipped with any gloves and gardening tools you might own- there will be activities for everyone though so above all else come as you are! Sign up here if you can help clean up after lunch or help out at the welcome table.
No registration required. Just show up!
Support The Community
Sign up here to volunteer at CBI
CBI is a sacred space that we build together. We invite you to be part of building and participating in vibrant, resilient, compassionate community and supporting a way of life where neighbors know and show up for each other. Whether you can offer one day per year, or several hours per week, we are so grateful for your commitment to the growth and vibrancy of our synagogue community.
Weekly Kiddush Preparation
Kiddush has been an integral part of Saturday morning’s at CBI for decades – and we need your help to make it happen each and every week! Ways to contribute include shopping, prepping, cooking, serving, and cleaning up.
Greeters
We are looking for greeters to welcome people as they arrive in the Sanctuary for Shabbat and holiday services, answer their questions, and help them find books and seats.
Event Set-up and Clean-up
With a full calendar of events and programs, and limited space available, we always need folks to help set up and break down tables, chairs, and other equipment so that the next users can enter the space.
Judaica Shop
Help us update, promote, manage, maintain, and make sales through our Judaica shop.
Hosting Meals
Do you have an extra place at table for Shabbat dinner, major Jewish holidays, or Thanksgiving? Let us know! We can help connect you to members who are seeking a seat at a holiday meal table.
Abundance Farm
Abundance Farm is a Jewish food justice farm, outdoor classroom, and community building space located just outside of our sanctuary. Nourished by Jewish values, our Farm is a beautiful oasis where people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds come together for community, learning, and spiritual growth. Get involved on the farm by visiting our farm website.
Open Committees
This committee focuses on helping others in our community in moments we we need it most, such as those who have suffered a loss, the elderly, those suffering from illness, or those who are home bound, isolated and/or otherwise in distress. Our committee is looking for volunteers. There are many ways you can help including:
1) Make a simple phone call to check in with someone who is not well;
2) Offer a short drive to an appointment;
3) Run an errand such as picking up some groceries;
5) Support a family as they prepare for shiva.
Bikkur Holim Committee
Bikkur holim is the Jewish tradition of providing comfort and support to those who are ill. Our committee provides opportunities for volunteers to make short monthly visits to Jewish patients at Cooley Dickinson Hospital or to CBI seniors who would welcome such a visit.
Kiddush Committee
In the past couple of years, participation in Shabbat Kiddush has bloomed, and most weeks flows out of the social hall into the garden, library, and beyond. We are so proud and warmed by this tremendous growth – and, we need your help to keep up the momentum! To keep the workload for Kiddushes manageable for our valiant staff (of two!) we need many hands to help make light work. If you can help with any part of the process - shopping, cooking, prepping in advance of Shabbat - but most of all, serving & cleaning on Saturday morning - please contact us. Love Kiddush but can't volunteer? Consider supporting through donation.
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Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam
Looking for a way to engage in social justice?
Our Tikkun Olam Committee helps to lead our community in intensive engagement in the work of repairing the world. The full committee meets bi-monthly and then conducts its work largely organized by teams focused on priority issues.
New teams can form around these priority issues at any time, with any small group of interested members. Our priority issue areas include:
Check out the Tikkun Olam page for more info and how to join!
