Bailey Pokres Named RSVP Coordinator - Working with Volunteers to Connect our Community

Bailey Pokres has been appointed to the position of Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator for Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS).

In this role, Bailey is responsible for working cohesively with more than 130 RSVP volunteers who each spend upward of three hours per week with the Shop at Home grocery orders and delivery, Friendly Check-In, and Kosher Meals on Wheels programs. The volunteers also assist with the High Holiday and Thanksgiving food collections. Knowing volunteers are the cornerstone of the agency, Bailey will work to recruit at least 25 new volunteers annually.

“Bailey is truly an asset to the Volunteer Services department. She understands, and takes great joy in, her work knowing that she’s helping people right in the community,” said Vanessa Smith, Volunteer Services Supervisor. “It’s that same enthusiasm and passion she displays when recruiting for the RSVP program.”

Most recently, Bailey worked as the JFS Food Pantry Associate. Prior to joining JFS, Bailey worked at Creative Vibes LLC, where she built business credit, assisted with repairing individual’s personal credit, and community outreach to help people expunge records. She also spent six years working with nonprofits, trust foundations, and independent business owners.

Bailey is a graduate of Thomas Edison University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In addition, Bailey received an Associates in Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Atlantic Cape Community College, and a Dialysis Technician Certificate.

The RSVP program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the nation’s largest grant maker for service and volunteerism. The program engages nearly five million Americans each year. JFS has been fortunate to have been awarded the grant for more than eight years.

If you would like to join the RSVP volunteer program, contact Bailey Pokres at bpokres@jfsatlantic.org or 609.822.1108 x354 or the Volunteer team at volunteer@jfsatlantic.org or 609.822.1108 x166.

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Bailey Pokres, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator for Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. (Photo provided by Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)