Current Volunteer Opportunities

As a lay-led community, all DC Minyan services and programming are made possible through volunteerism. Community members volunteer in various capacities: we have longer-term roles on committees (e.g. Parents & Kids, Chinuch) and short-term, discrete projects (e.g. planning a Sukkah hop or oneg, leading a shiur over Shavuot), as well as tasks during and outside of shul.

To determine how you might get involved volunteering with DC Minyan, see some of the options highlighted below, reach out to the listed points of contact, and fill out the survey at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions, want to express interest in supporting ad-hoc community volunteering needs, or want to talk to a board member about how you can plug into the right volunteer opportunity for you, please email the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at volunteer@dcminyan.org.

Kiddush Committee

The Kiddush Committee is looking to expand our volunteer base of people interested in helping set up, clean up, or shop for Shabbat morning kiddush. If you love cutting pineapple, arranging lox, stacking Oreos, or quality time in the kitchen, please email kiddush@dcminyan.org for more information about joining the committee. The Kiddush Committee is also looking for new members to coordinate with regular kiddush volunteers to ensure setup and cleanup run smoothly.

Special Events

DC Minyan hosts a number of communal meals per year. The Special Events team is looking for help organizing these meals, including coordinating food orders and other logistics. Email specialevents@dcminyan.org.

Hospitality

Invite someone new to Shabbat lunch or dinner. Do that on the spot at services or by coordinating through our Hospitality Coordinator at hospitality@dcminyan.org. Also email hospitality@dcminyan.org if you would like to be matched up for a meal. Read more about our hospitality program here.

Mitzvah List

The DC Minyan Mitzvah List is an opt-in volunteer email list that is used to arrange food, logistical help, or other types of support during a challenging time. We encourage members to email mitzvah@dcminyan.org if they themselves need help or if they know someone who does, whether because of illness, accidents, unexpected situations, or absolutely any other reason. Please fill out this form to be added to the Mitzvah List so that you receive requests for support when they come in.

Bereavement Support

Volunteers on the Bereavement Committee support our members through loss and mourning by coordinating shiva, assessing the mourner's initial needs, checking in, and generally supporting members who experience the loss of parents, spouses, siblings or children. Learn more about what the Bereavement Committee does and how they can help. Please email bereavement@dcminyan.org if you are interested in joining the Committee and for more information.

Parents & Kids

We are lucky to have such a thriving community of young families and we aspire to meet kids’ and parents’ needs with a support network and with programming like Tot Shabbat, holiday celebrations, and more. If you are interested in helping with family programming, or being part of a Parents Committee, or in finding out more about kids and parents programming, please email parents@dcminyan.org.

Help lead Tot Shabbat for kids 3 and under

The Parents & Kids Committee is looking to expand the pool of teachers for Tot Shabbat for our youngest members (3 and under), which takes place on Shabbat mornings at 10:45am. There is already a curriculum and a catalog of songs that can be used as a foundation for the class. Please contact parents@dcminyan.org.