Volunteer Exchange Program

Reciprocal Community Service & Earned Necessities.

A standalone civic pathway that converts your service hours into vital resources, essential equipment, and daily necessities.

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Program Distinction

A Standalone Civic Pathway

The Volunteer Exchange is distinct from professional career internships. Designed in partnership with faith-based organizations and local community groups, this reciprocal, hours-based exchange converts civic service into vital resources, essential equipment, and daily necessities.

Community volunteers working together
Service Tiers & Rewards

Your Hours, Converted Into Resources

Once assigned to a logistics, facilities, or culinary shift, your service hours are digitally logged toward your selected resource tier.

1
3 Hours of Service

Essentials & Transit

Casual clothing care packages, basic daily essentials, or single-day local transit vouchers.

2
5 Hours of Service

Devices & Multi-Ride Passes

Digital devices such as smartphones and tablets, or multi-ride local transit passes.

3
10 Hours of Service

Work-Ready Technology & Wardrobe

Advanced work-ready technology, complete professional wardrobe packages, or extended monthly transit passes.

4
Extended Service

Housing Placement Assistance

Coordinated transitional or temporary housing placement assistance. Partner criteria apply.

How to Get Started

Register for the Volunteer Exchange

Register at any partner community intake site, or submit your availability through the online Volunteer Exchange Registration portal.

Step 1

Register at a partner community intake site or submit your availability online.

Step 2

Get assigned to a logistics, facilities, or culinary shift based on your availability.

Step 3

Your service hours are digitally logged toward your selected resource tier.

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Benson Jewish Foundation

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join the Benson Jewish Foundation as a volunteer and become part of something truly meaningful. Your time and skills can help restore dignity, hope, and opportunity for individuals and families in need. Sign up today and start changing lives one act of service at a time.