Shabbat Volunteers:

We have lots of wonderful Shabbat programming at Malkhut, and volunteers are an essential part of these programs.  When you sign up for a volunteer role at any of our programs, you will receive an email with detailed instructions as your designated date approaches.  

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Shabbat Mornings in Jackson Heights: 

- When parents sign their children up for YISA, they are asked to sign up to volunteer 3 times.  These are the roles we need filled:

Challah:  Bring a pre-sliced challah for motzi and help pass it out when it's time.

Grape Juice:  Bring one bottle of grape juice, pour it into our kiddush cups and help distribute during kiddush.

Set up and Sign in:  This volunteer arrives at 9 am and helps set up our space with the backdrop and then welcomes and signs people in as they arrive.

Potluck Helper:  On weeks we have a potluck, this volunteer helps set up the potluck, refills plates and utensils as needed, and stays until 1:00 to help clean up.

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Malkhut & Me in Jackson Heights:

Greeter:  At our Malkhut & Me JH sessions, each week we need a volunteer greeter to welcome and orient the families, as well as get them signed in.

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Malkhut & Me in LIC and Kabbalat Shabbat in LIC

At each session we need a volunteer to bring grape juice and one to bring challah.  See above for details

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You can see all Shabbat volunteer roles for 2024/2025 and sign up HERE.

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You can see all Shabbat Volunteer roles for 2025 and 2026 and sign up HERE.  Be sure to choose the correct tab for your program.

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Volunteer Circles

We recently created multiple volunteer circles that are responsible for the different moving parts of our Malkhut community.  You can read more about each circle and sign up to get more involved below.  You can read our full Volunteer Handbook HERE. Please reach out to Rebecca HERE with any questions.

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These are the first faces our community members see when they arrive at an event!  Care and Welcoming volunteers greet attendees and give relevant instructions (sign in, taking a prayer book, etc).  They also are available to answer questions community members might have, such as where the bathroom is or where accessible seating is located.  Members of this circle may also be asked to table in the community to spread the word about our events.

 

 

Food is a big part of how we build community at Malkhut! These volunteers will assist lead organizers in ordering, receiving, setting up, and cleaning up events with food, whether it’s a catered or potluck.  

 

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Join our existing security circle to help us keep our gatherings welcoming yet safe and secure.  This circle requires participation in a two part training (done online and in person) and a commitment to 1-2 events a year as a security liaison.  The Security Circle also holds periodic meetings on Zoom.

 

 

 

We strive to be as green and waste-free as possible. This group will work to evaluate the ways in which Malkhut can be more sustainable as a community.  Once those are established, this circle will brainstorm ways our community can become more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

 

 

 

Malkhut doesn’t have a permanent physical space, but the space we use is so important to building community and creating continuity in our environment. Our Art & Creativity Circle will work to beautify our spaces with fabric, rugs, and other items to make the space welcoming and comfortable.  One of their first and most important tasks will be working to dress/restore our Torah mantle!  The members of this circle will be called on for special events that need some beautification.

 

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Help us schlep!  As a community that uses many different spaces, we often need help setting up and breaking down events.  Members of this circle would be integral to High Holidays and Sukkot in particular to come early and stay late to help with set up and break down.

 

The below volunteer circles are only open to Malkhut Partners. Malkhut Partners make recurring, monthly donations to Malkhut and in turn get access to year-round benefits. Read more about Partnership, see the benefits, and sign up to become a Malkhut Partner HERE.

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(Must be a Partner)

Our Malkhut Mishpacha program is one of our favorite ways to increase connection among our community.  Volunteer to host a small group gathering at a time that works for you, often related to a holiday but not necessarily. Staff will help you organize and publicize your event. More information about Malkhut Mishpacha & to let us know you're interested in hosting, HERE.

 

 

 

(Must be a Partner)

Members of this circle will help us spread the word about Malkhut events that are open to the public on various social media platforms. They also will help keep the conversation going on our Partner Slack space!

 

 

 

(Must be a Partner)

The Chesed Circle provides essential support for those in our community going through life events that require extra support:  new babies, deaths in the family, sickness, and any other situation where help from the community is needed and welcome.  The Chesed circle will organize and communicate meal trains, cards, and other supports.