From addressing food insecurity and supporting local students to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the Dorothy & Sidney Kohl Jewish Volunteer Center of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is inviting the community to make an impact through its 2026–2027 calendar of signature volunteer opportunities. New this year, Turkey, Traditions & Tikkun Olam will bring volunteers of all ages together to help provide Thanksgiving essentials to local families experiencing food insecurity.
Throughout the year, Kohl JVC connects individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds with meaningful ways to serve throughout the Palm Beaches. Rooted in the Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and chesed (loving kindness), Kohl JVC engages more than 5,000 volunteers annually and supports efforts that reach nearly 120,000 community members.
Volunteer Opportunities for 2026–2027
Turkey, Traditions & Tikkun Olam | November 19
Celebrate the season of gratitude through meaningful service. Volunteers will help collect and distribute Thanksgiving food essentials, including frozen turkeys and nonperishable items, to support local families experiencing food insecurity.
8 Days, 8 Ways of Giving Back | Various Dates in December
Celebrate the spirit of the season through eight hands-on volunteer experiences. This series offers opportunities for individuals, families, and groups of all ages with opportunities to connect, give back, and make a difference throughout the community.
MLK Day of Service | Monday, January 18
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in the signature community-wide MLK Day of Service, in a partnership with Kohl JVC and Palm Beach Atlantic University. The volunteer initiative welcomes people across faiths, ages, and backgrounds to come together to support local needs, strengthen community connections, and advance Dr. King’s vision of justice, unity, and belonging.
Good Deeds Day | Sunday, April 11
As part of a global movement dedicated to doing good, volunteers of all ages will participate in hands-on service projects benefiting local nonprofit partners while spreading kindness throughout the Palm Beaches.
Back-to-School Backpack Initiative | July
Help students start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed by packing backpacks filled with essential school supplies in a partnership with the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County.
