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July 25, 2016 13:00
Susie James and Patsy Bloom

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From key fundraisers to meals-on-wheels providers, the breadth of Jewish Care's volunteer army was showcased at its awards night, held at the charity's Friern Barnet campus.

The age spectrum was also covered with long-time volunteers recognised alongside teenage helpers.

For example, the young volunteer award winner was Joseph Malinsky, 16, who for the past two years has been assisting at Lady Sarah Cohen House on the Friern Barnet site. He is there every Shabbat to help with the morning services and kiddush.

"I started volunteering as part of my Duke of Edinburgh Award but enjoyed it so much that I continued after the six-month programme came to an end," he explained. "I like helping the residents and being able to give something back."

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