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⚫ '''JCorps''' is an international social volunteer network of thousands of ] young adults, aged 18–28. It is currently active in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. It is non-religious, non-denominational, and independent of any other organization.


⚫ '''JCorps''' is an international social volunteer network of thousands of ] young adults, aged 18 to 30.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jcorps.org/s5/ |title=Index Page {{!}} JCorps |website=jcorps.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140715030204/http://jcorps.org/s5/ |archive-date=2014-07-15}} </ref> Its web site says it was once active in ] and ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. It is a non-denominational, independent organization.
⚫ To date, JCorps has had volunteers from over 180 colleges and universities, over 500 companies, and over 20 countries.


⚫ JCorps was named the first "Social Volunteer Network" in the world.<ref>Jewish Week, 2008 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615055413/http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/36_under_36_next_wave_social_justice_global_change |date=2011-06-15 }}</ref> It volunteers in groups of 20, so that volunteers can, as is JCorps's motto, "Make Friends, and Make a Difference."
⚫ Volunteers feed the hungry in ], entertain the elderly in senior centers, play with children in hospitals, and clean and improve the landscapes of city parks, among other activities.


⚫ JCorps has had volunteers from over 180 colleges and universities, over 500 companies, and over 20 countries.
Volunteers are notified about events via ] and ] invite and must sign up at the JCorps website, to attend any event.

== "Social Volunteering" ==
⚫ JCorps is considered the first "Social Volunteer Network" in the world.<ref>Jewish Week, 2008 </ref> It volunteers in groups of 20, so that volunteers can "Make Friends, and Make a Difference." (JCorps' motto).


== Mission == == Mission ==
JCorps' mission is to enable young Jewish adults to connect while making a difference through volunteering. It provides a low-pressure, high-activity environment where people can get to know each other while working on a shared task. JCorps' mission is to enable young Jewish adults to connect while making a difference through volunteering. It provides a low-pressure, high-activity environment where people can get to know each other while working on a shared task.

⚫ Volunteers feed the hungry in ], entertain the elderly in senior centers, play with children in hospitals, and clean and improve the landscapes of city parks, among other activities and mega events.


== History == == History ==
JCorps International, Inc. was founded in December, 2006<ref> The Jewish Standard, Feb 08, 2007</ref> in New York City by ]. It began as a website and Facebook Group and quickly grew to thousands of members. In May 2008, JCorps began operations in Montreal,<ref> JCorps International, Inc. was founded in December, 2006<ref> The Jewish Standard, Feb 08, 2007</ref> in New York City by comedian and business entrepreneur ]. It began with a website and Facebook group and quickly grew to thousands of members at its height.
⚫ Canadian Jewish news</ref> and in July 2008 it opened in Jerusalem and Toronto. JCorps held its first event in ] in September, 2009.<ref> Washington Jewish Week, September 2009</ref>


In May 2008, JCorps began operations in Montreal,<ref>
⚫ On August 7, 2008, JCorps was invited to ], the official residence of New York Mayor ], for a barbecue to honor volunteers.
⚫ Canadian Jewish news</ref> and in July 2008 it opened in Jerusalem and Toronto. JCorps held its first event in ] in September, 2009.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721012306/http://washingtonjewishweek.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=11592&TM=16355.53 |date=2011-07-21 }} Washington Jewish Week, September 2009</ref>


⚫ On August 7, 2008, JCorps was invited to ], the official residence of New York Mayor ], for a barbecue to honor volunteers.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
⚫ Until, April 12, 2010, JCorps was entirely volunteer-run. On April 12, 2010, JCorps hired its first staff person, a COO, to support the volunteer Division Leaders and Team Leaders around the world. JCorps returned to being volunteer-run four months later.


⚫ Except for four months in 2010, JCorps has been entirely volunteer-run. On April 12, 2010, JCorps hired its first staff person, a COO, to support the volunteer Division Leaders and Team Leaders around the world. JCorps returned to being volunteer-run four months later.
== Notable members ==
Notable members of JCorps include Ari Teman, Gerry Shalam, Martin Feinberg, David Carter, Jonah Halper, among others.


== References == == References ==
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==External links== == External links ==
* * {{Official website|http://www.jcorps.org/|JCorps official website}}


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JCorps is an international social volunteer network of thousands of Jewish young adults, aged 18 to 30. Its web site says it was once active in New York City and Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Denver, Boulder, Montreal, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beer Sheva, Kyiv, Russia, London and Toronto. It is a non-denominational, independent organization.

JCorps was named the first "Social Volunteer Network" in the world. It volunteers in groups of 20, so that volunteers can, as is JCorps's motto, "Make Friends, and Make a Difference."

JCorps has had volunteers from over 180 colleges and universities, over 500 companies, and over 20 countries.

Mission

JCorps' mission is to enable young Jewish adults to connect while making a difference through volunteering. It provides a low-pressure, high-activity environment where people can get to know each other while working on a shared task.

Volunteers feed the hungry in soup kitchens, entertain the elderly in senior centers, play with children in hospitals, and clean and improve the landscapes of city parks, among other activities and mega events.

History

JCorps International, Inc. was founded in December, 2006 in New York City by comedian and business entrepreneur Ari Teman. It began with a website and Facebook group and quickly grew to thousands of members at its height.

In May 2008, JCorps began operations in Montreal, and in July 2008 it opened in Jerusalem and Toronto. JCorps held its first event in Washington D.C. in September, 2009.

On August 7, 2008, JCorps was invited to Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, for a barbecue to honor volunteers.

Except for four months in 2010, JCorps has been entirely volunteer-run. On April 12, 2010, JCorps hired its first staff person, a COO, to support the volunteer Division Leaders and Team Leaders around the world. JCorps returned to being volunteer-run four months later.

References

  1. "Index Page | JCorps". jcorps.org. Archived from the original on 2014-07-15.
  2. Jewish Week, 2008 "Jewish Week 36 Under 36" Archived 2011-06-15 at the Wayback Machine
  3. The Jewish Standard, Feb 08, 2007
  4. Canadian Jewish news
  5. Archived 2011-07-21 at the Wayback Machine Washington Jewish Week, September 2009

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