Join CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network

Hineni (hee-NEY-nee) means “Here I am” in Hebrew. It represents a willingness to step forward and serve. CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network is designed to help you find and take on impactful governance and advisory roles in the Greater Boston Jewish community.

Lead and volunteer in Jewish Boston

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Connect your expertise with your call to improve our community

The Hineni Volunteer Network works to match you with Jewish communal organizations that need governance and advisory support. Share your expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Advocacy and networking
• Finance
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Strategic planning

Join our volunteer network
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Why join Hineni?

Hear from CJP’s President and CEO about how being part of the Hineni Volunteer Network strengthens this community.

Hineni Volunteer Network provides you with:

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Sense of purpose and fulfillment

A mutually meaningful experience with a local Jewish organization that is working to support and serve our community

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Skill development

The chance to build your skills and add impactful volunteer experience to your resume

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Community connections

Invitations to special networking and community events with other volunteers that allow you to meet new people and strengthen Greater Boston

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Community insight

The opportunity to learn more about organizations, including CJP, that you can support and where your time and talent is needed

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Systemic impact

Network members get unique opportunities to sit on a board or committee that charts the future of Jewish Greater Boston

Your Hineni leadership journey

From sharing your story to stepping into a governance role, the Hineni Volunteer Network connects volunteers with meaningful leadership opportunities across Greater Boston’s Jewish community.

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Join the network

Complete a short intake form and share your interests, skills, and leadership goals.

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Connect with a Hineni leader

Meet with a Hineni volunteer leader to explore involvement opportunities and ask thoughtful questions.

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Explore curated opportunities

Receive curated committee and task force opportunities and connect with organization leaders to assess mutual fit and determine next steps.

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Lead, contribute, and grow

Step into a leadership role, build relationships, and make lasting community impact.

What our Hineni volunteers are saying

“Hineni placed me in several unique roles: Each role has given me a different lens on what leadership means and why it matters. Hineni has helped me step into leadership, deepen my connection to my identity, and contribute to Jewish life in Boston during a moment when we need one another more than ever.”

Asya Bashina

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Headshot of Asya Bashina, volunteer with CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network.

“Hineni has helped me feel more connected and rooted in my Jewishness, and it’s created real meaning to the idea of showing up for others in our community. It’s left me feeling more connected and grounded in ways I haven’t felt in a long time.”

Jake Sugerman

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Headshot of Jake Sugerman, volunteer with CJP’s Hineni Volunteer Network.

“The JCC has had the pleasure of onboarding many Hineni volunteers to our committees over the years and has even had one move through the leadership pipeline to join our board. This has opened our circle to a pool of volunteers who otherwise may not have connected with the JCC.”

Rina Wagman

JCC Greater Boston

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Frequently asked questions about the Hineni Volunteer Network

Hineni Volunteer
Network’s Co-chairs

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Karen Deresiewicz

Hineni Volunteer Network Co-chair

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Jerald Korn

Hineni Volunteer Network Co-chair

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Robyn Nagourney

Hineni Volunteer Network Co-chair

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Marjorie Patkin

Hineni Volunteer Network Co-chair

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Dara Klein

Senior Director of Volunteer Mobilization at CJP

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Lily McGuirk

Volunteer Mobilization Associate at CJP