Initiated by Tikun chief executive Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt, the project is geared towards helping organisations that lose volunteers during the festive season and assisting people who need support around Christmas.
Ms Gafan pointed out: “As a community, many of us are free at this time of year and can show our gratitude to this country and society.”
Tikun — which works particularly to engage young couples — liaises closely on the project with charities such as Jewish Care and Gift, as well as with the Jewish Volunteering Network.
Victoria Woolf plans to volunteer with her seven-year-old daughter Emillie for the third time this year.
“My daughter is an only child and I originally wanted to do something where I could show her that life doesn’t just revolve around her,” she said.
In the past, they have delivered chocolate to hospitals and distributed charity leaflets.
They are signed up to do another chocolate drop, and also to pack donations for Gift.
“I think it’s really good and would encourage any parent to do it,” she added. “It’s just an hour or so of your time for a worthy cause.”
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