About
Mitzvah Volunteer Program (Grades 6-7)
The Mitzvah Volunteer Program is designed for boys and girls in 6th and 7th grade who want to learn the true meaning of giving, volunteering, and making a positive impact in their community. Serving families across North Broward and South Palm Beach, this program introduces young teens to the value of kindness, responsibility, and inclusion.
This program is an ideal way to prepare for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and qualifies as a meaningful Mitzvah Project. Over the course of four weeks, participants engage in hands-on activities, interactive workshops, multimedia learning, and inspiring guest speakers. They gain a deeper understanding of individuals with unique abilities while developing empathy and leadership skills.
At the conclusion of the program, participants apply what they’ve learned by planning and hosting a special event for children in the Friendship Circle community—creating an experience built on inclusion, connection, and joy.
The Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle is a local nonprofit organization serving North Broward and South Palm Beach, dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults with unique abilities. Through engaging social programs, Judaic experiences, one-on-one friendships, home visits, and community events, Friendship Circle fosters meaningful relationships and builds a more inclusive and connected community.
Friendship Circle is a local nonprofit organization serving North Broward and South Palm Beach, dedicated to supporting children, teens, and adults with unique abilities. Friendship Circle is a warm, inclusive community where individuals with special needs and their families are welcomed, supported, valued, and connected.
It’s a place where friendships are built through meaningful programs, social experiences, and shared moments helping participants gain confidence, develop skills, and feel a true sense of belonging. At the same time, it creates a strong support system for families, offering connection, resources, and a welcoming community.
At its heart, Friendship Circle is about creating opportunities, building relationships, and celebrating every individual for who they are.Friendship Circle fosters meaningful relationships and builds a more inclusive and connected community.
Program Cost & Community Service Hours
The Mitzvah Volunteer Program is offered at no cost.
Participants will also receive community service hours for their involvement, making it a valuable and impactful experience both personally and academically.
Friendship Circle proudly offers all programs free of charge, recognizing the financial demands that families of children with special needs often experience. We are committed to making our services accessible to all, so every family can benefit from the support and community they deserve.
We deeply value the support of our volunteers. Through their dedication, we are able to create meaningful friendships and a strong support system for our families.
Adolescents seeking community service hours are welcome and encouraged to join us and make a real difference in someone’s life. Through their involvement, our volunteers not only give back, but also grow in maturity, compassion, and empathy, while developing valuable leadership skills that will stay with them for years to come.
2026 Dates
February 4, 11, 18, 22, 25
Schedule for MVP:
Week 1- Mitzvah Theme: Body & Soul – How it relates to children who have special needs. (Guf U’ Neshama)
Disability Of the Week: Cerebral Palsy
Week 2- Mitzvah Theme: One Good deed leads to another (Mitzvah Gorreret Mitzvah)
Disability Of the Week: Autism & Asperger Syndrome
Week 3- Mitzvah Theme: Think before you act. Your actions and words make a big impact.
Disability Of the Week: Down’s Syndrome
Week 4- Mitzvah Theme: Importance of Time. Use your time wisely. Every minute has a purpose and can be used towards good.
Disability Of the Week: Tourette Syndrome
Week 5- Mitzvah Theme: Benefit of the doubt. Looking beyond a person’s disability (Dan Lekaf Zechut)
Disability Of the Week: ADD/ ADHD