WHAT WE DO

East Bay Jewish Community Teen Foundation:
Join our Board

If you're in 9^th, 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade and want to gain valuable leadership skills and experience, bond with socially conscious Jewish peers, and make a difference through realization of Jewish values, we invite you to apply to become one of 23 members on this grant making board.

As a Board member, you will:

• Boost your leadership skills
• Connect with Jewish youth
• Expand your Jewish identity
• Debate tough choices
• Engage in social justice issues
• Attend a fun, inspirational and well-planned weekend retreat
• Participate in youth-led Foundation Board Meetings and skill-building workshops
• Become an effective grantmaker and strategic young philanthropist

Eligibility requirements

• You must be a 9^th, 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grader who identifies yourself as Jewish.
• You must have performed community service.
• You must be willing to contribute at least $100.00 to the pooled fund from your own personal resources, or from funds you will raise.
• You must have checked with your family and have made yourself available to attend several Teen Foundation Board events (dates to be determined; contact us for more information).
• You understand that attendance is required at all sessions, barring unforeseen illness or emergency, in which case, you agree to contact the Program Director in advance of the meeting.
• You must be a resident of Alameda or Contra Costa counties.
• You must be able to attend the Teen Foundation Board events listed below.

Important 2011-2012 Teen Foundation dates

• Teen Foundation Regional Retreat: November 19-20, 2011
• Board Meetings:
• January 8, 2012
• January 29, 2012
• February 12, 2012
• March 11, 2012
• April 1, 2012
• April 29, 2012
• Closing celebration: Mid-to-late May 2012