Jewish Family Services (JFS) is the home of the Jewish Community Chaplaincy program, which provides spiritual support for the community.
Its efforts include Spiritual Care Volunteers (SCVs), a group of dedicated people who help fulfill the mitzvah of bikkur holim (visiting the sick).
As part of the program, SCVs complete several training sessions that include spiritual prayer-related coaching, HIPAA regulations, and shadowing another SCV. Jewish Community Chaplain Rabbi Rudnick provides SCVs with advice and support throughout the year.
JFS celebrated SCVs’ efforts with a reception. At the event, SCV Lara Steinel was honored for her efforts as worship leader for the group.
There are two cohorts for SCVs: one visiting residents of long-term care facilities, and one for hospital visitations.
Those interested in becoming a JFS volunteer can email or visit jfskc.org.