About – Chaverim of Rockland

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 by Rabbi Shaya Erps, Chaverim of Rockland, a 501(c)3, continues to make significant contributions to Rockland County’s emergency services. Fielding over 20,000 calls annually, Chaverim’s altruistic, round the clock services have earned the respect of community and local law enforcement members alike.

Chaverim of Rockland has made an impact worldwide as well. Since 1999, more than 34 Chaverim branches have opened round the world following our system of volunteer-fueled emergency services.

Chaverim is here when you need them.

What We Do

Chaverim volunteers are ready to take on any non-medical emergency including:

Search & Rescue:

Chaverim coordinates and provides manpower for missing person searches working hand-in-hand with local police departments. Chaverim’s mobile command center and specialty equipment, together with a dedicated cadre of trained volunteers have proven highly successful in this area.

Weather Emergencies:

During natural disasters, Chaverim comes prepared for the challenge by providing generators, helping evacuate in flood locations, and assisting with critical lighting, heating and cooling needs.

Emergency Roadside Assistance:

Inclement weather can cause travelers to become stranded due to flat tires, mud, snow, drained batteries or empty gas tanks. Chaverim members are experts at helping in such predicaments.

Shabbos Safety Patrol:

Safety Patrol cars travel a set route through many local neighborhoods to assist those who find themselves needing to avail themselves of such services on Shabbos and Yom Tov.

Crisis Management:

First on the scene in many cases during a crisis or when tragedy strikes, Chaverim advocates and helps families in need of comfort or assistance.

Neighborhood Security:

Chaverim’s dedicated team responds instantly to any suspicious activity locals report investigating, locating, observing and reporting suspicious activity to local police. Working together, Chaverim makes our community a safer place.

Lock-outs:

Chaverim confirms ownership and then opens locked doors for those left on the outside.

Item Retrieval:

Chaverim is happy to help find and recover valuables that were lost, left behind or are beyond reach.

Animal Rescue/Pest Control:

Chaverim is able to assist with pest removal and relocation.

Elderly/Disabled Assistance:

Including Lift Assist – Chaverim assists disabled individuals to better maneuver around their homes and community.

Community Safety Awareness and Events:

Chaverim is actively involved in raising safety awareness. Chaverim’s popular yearly fair includes giveaways such as helmets and reflectors; bike registration to discourage thefts and demonstrations on the proper installation of car seats. Chaverim also provides lighting, security efforts, and traffic control for community events.

Not sure if we can help? Give us a call and find out!

Chaverim of Rockland County is run under the rabbinical guidance of Rabbi Schneebalg shlita.

Mission Statement

Chaverim of Rockland County’s mission is to assist anyone, wherever there is a non-medical need, in whatever way possible in a completely altruistic manner. Chaverim is here to help save both time and money while at the same time helping to maintain and create a safe, happy, stress free environment for all.

Our Volunteers

Chaverim’s team of over 150 trained volunteers is available 24 hours a day. Directed professionally by Chaverim’s dispatchers utilizing the most sophisticated dispatching system available, Chaverim is able to ensure that each call is handled in a timely, professional manner.