A spirit of volunteerism

A spirit of volunteerism permeates both Houses, a legacy of Reuth’s founding generation, led by founder Paula Barth. Most activities in both houses are conducted by volunteers – both external and internal.

Both houses are blessed with a large number of volunteer residents, who contribute both time and talent for the benefit of their fellow tenants, proving that creativity, kindness and good will have no age limit. Volunteer activities include both personal support for individuals, and work for the community – in the clubs, library, etc. The residents’ involvement in planning and conducting social and cultural activities empowers them by tapping the experience, knowledge and talents they had acquired throughout their lives.

In addition to resident volunteers, a large group of outside volunteers, former employees and other good citizens, also dedicate their time and energy to the tenants.

One unique volunteer activity is the “Chavruta” project – weekly meetings between high school students and lone, elderly tenants with mobility limitations. Both sides benefit from this relationship: residents receive a warm human touch that eases their loneliness, and the young students are exposed to a life stories and realities very different from their own. In over a decade of operation, this project has acquired very positive experience, and some ties between residents and students have been preserved for many years.

We salute all volunteers, and invite more people to join them.

For details, please call Miriam Ravitz, Sheltered Housing Offices, 03-5375949