Communication is key in life! 
Good communication skills are important in our daily lives at home, work and in social situations. It would seem with the additional ways to communicate through email, social media and cell phone, it would be easier. Yet challenges and miscommunication continues.
One key to good communication is to listen with full attention and really hear what's being said. In our fast paced days with multiple messages coming at us, sometimes we don't stop and really pay attention. Without the proper awareness, the door is open to misunderstanding. Communication is like driving. It's a two-way street and we need to pay attention to what we are saying and what is being said to us!
We recognize the importance of good communication and we are always ready to listen.
Have a wonderful summer!
Tara Booker
Director of Volunteer Services
Caroline Zucker
Coordinator of Volunteer Resources
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Reminders 
New volunteer orientation is scheduled for Monday, August 5th here at JFCS at 10:30 a.m. If you have not attended an orientation, come join us and learn more about JFCS! Do you have a friend interested in learning more about JFCS? Bring them along! An RSVP is greatly appreciated so we can be prepared.
Please let us know you are coming by emailing
Keep those time sheets coming in!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please let us know if you've been featured somewhere or if something is going on in your life that should be in the "Accolades" section. tbooker@jfcs-cares.org
Enjoy the 4th of July!!!!
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Accolades
JFCS volunteers logged over 3,300
hours in Sarasota County schools this school year with Stephen Greene taking the lead with an ASTOUNDING 2,499 hours at Emma E. Booker Elementary!!!!!!!
Carol Green is featured in the May/June issue of Biz 941 article What I've Learned
Six women achievers on power, balance and getting together.
Read Full Article
OMAP volunteer Sy Goldblatt is featured in the May issue of The Jewish News
See page 14 A
Harvey and Alice Gochberg, Ken Abt, and Georgie Alfano are pictured in the Herald -Tribune photo gallery of the
Veteran Stand Down on April 20th
View Gallery Here
Lorraine Glixon, Sara (Suki) Sellinger, Rabbi Ari Shapiro, Esther Heller are all in the June issue of The Jewish News
JFCS Jewish Healing program volunteer and Kol HaNeshama co-President
Scott Barde is pictured on page 11A
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The Re sults Are In!
Volunteer Survey
2012-2013
470 surveys were sent out and 105 returned; representing a 22.3% return rate which is
EXCELLENT. Many thanks to all who responded.
Below is the tally of responses.
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Strongly Agree
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Agree
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N/A
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Disagree
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Strongly Disagree
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Serving as a volunteer has positively impacted my life
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55
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31
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7
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2
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0
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I feel that my volunteer service has had a positive impact on the clients served through the agency
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52
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34
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7
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1
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0
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I received training at JFCS which provided me the tools and skills to effectively undertake my duties.
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27
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38
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17
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7
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2
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The volunteer meetings at JFCS provide valuable information and additional learning opportunities to strengthen my skills.
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28
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33
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21
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6
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3
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The staff at JFCS is responsive to my needs as a volunteer.
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44
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35
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7
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5
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1
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I feel valued as a
volunteer.
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52
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27
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5
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4
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1
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I am satisfied with the volunteer program in which I participate.
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43
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34
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10
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2
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1
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I am satisfied with my involvement in JFCS programs and services.
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52
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24
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8
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5
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3
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I intend to continue my volunteer service at JFCS.
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49
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31
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9
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1
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0
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You've provided your thoughts....now what?
- Based on survey feedback, we've made a few changes to the workshop/training line up for Sept. 2013 - May 2014 including some breakfast time school mentor workshops and afternoon workshops that start later so
as not to conflict with school schedules for the volunteers. - We are asking you - What do you want for workshop topics? Read More
- We are in the process of reviewing the survey by program area to identify other steps for improvement.
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Meet The Volunteer
The circus is what brought Marge Tick to Sarasota as a vacationer over 50 years ago. Her Uncle Sam was friends with a group of aerialists that trained in Bloomington, IL and he visited them when they were in Sarasota, bringing Marge and her family along. Marge found JFCS after she retired here. Rose Chapman was "very helpful and supportive" to Marge when dealing with an important life issue and Marge feels "a special bond with Rose" as a result. She has now been involved with JFCS for over 15 years, volunteering in school based programs. She is passionate about education and thinks it is the answer to many problems for individuals and society.
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Florence Takes Florida!!!
Last issue, we asked you to vote for Florence Katz in the Salute to Senior Service award contest sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Thanks to you and all of the other supporters, our Ms. Florence won for the State of Florida and received a check for $500 which she donated to her favorite JFCS program, Senior Outreach Service (SOS). Florence has now been entered in the national contest. To read more about Florence, the big win or our celebrations in her honor, please check out our Facebook page:
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Florence hugs James Scardelli,Community Marketing Manager for Home Instead Senior Care, who presented the check and award
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 Schedule of Upcoming Volunteer Events and Workshops
August
Mon. 5th - New Volunteer Orientation
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
September
Tues. 17th - New Mentor Training - school program
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mon. 30th - Annual Meeting and Volunteer of the Year Awards - Michael's On East
10:00 a.m.
October
Thurs. 3rd -JHP Workshop
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mon. 7th - New Volunteer Orientation
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tues. 15th - Mentor (school) Workshop
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wed. 23rd - Tutor Workshop
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Volunteer Lorraine Glixon
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What do you want from workshops?
Here at JFCS, we realize we have top-notch, high caliber volunteers who come to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge. This can pose a challenge for us when one of our commitments to volunteers is to provide ongoing workshops and opportunities for learning and growth. We would appreciate any suggestions you might have for guest speakers or topics of interest that would add value for you and help with your volunteer assignment.
And remember, the BEST thing about workshops is not necessarily the content being presented, but the sharing of experiences with other volunteers.
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