Jewish Teen Board Application

Application for the 2025/2026
Jewish Teen Board of Greater Toronto
Location: Vaughan Jewish Community Campus
Hosted by BBYO

Application Deadline: September 21, 2025

Jewish Teen Board (JTB) is a unique philanthropic leadership development program for Jewish teens entering grades 9-11. Participants will learn about fundraising, community involvement, and collective grant-making—all rooted in Jewish values, identity, and community.

Why Join the Jewish Teen Board?

You’ll receive a minimum of 25 hours toward your school’s community service requirements.
You’ll learn about fundraising and what is involved when becoming part of a charitable organization.
You’ll gain leadership experience and consensus-building skills through thought-provoking discussions around community issues and world events.
You’ll hear from some of our community’s most dedicated lay leaders and philanthropists. It’s an opportunity to meet these distinguished individuals—and be inspired to make a difference yourself.

The Program

Throughout the program, board members will take part in:

A kick-off session (October)
Seven meetings throughout the year (November-May)
A year-end granting celebration (June)

Board members are expected to participate in all aspects of the program to ensure its success.

Application Process

Submit your application.
Interview. After submitting your application, you will be contacted via email to arrange an interview. All applicants will have the opportunity to be interviewed—however, Jewish Teen Board will only accept those who meet the program’s criteria.
Acceptance. Once officially accepted to the Jewish Teen Board, you will receive all pertinent information for the year, including payment information and the program calendar.

For any questions, please reach out to us at info@bbyo.ca.

Teen's Name

First NameLast Name

Teen's Email (please do not put a parent's email here)

example@example.com

Teen's Cell Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Name of school you will attend in September 2025

Grade in September 2025

Parent/Guardian 1 Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian 1 Email

example@example.com

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

example@example.com

Which of the following best describes your Jewish affiliation?

How did you hear about Jewish Teen Board? (check all that apply)

Please tell us your expectations for this program. What would you like to learn, gain, or experience?

Why do you want to participate in Jewish Teen Board? What is it about this experience that sounds interesting, fun, or otherwise worthwhile to you? (Please be sure to answer both “what” and “why.”)

List three words you would use to describe yourself

List three words a friend, family member, or teacher would use to describe you

What extracurricular or volunteer activities do you anticipate being involved in during the 2025/26 school year?

What do you like to do in your spare time (hobbies, interests, or special skills you may have)?

Throughout the program, board members will take part in a kick-off session (October), seven meetings throughout the year (November-May), and a year-end granting celebration (June). When would you prefer that the monthly Jewish Teen Board meetings take place? Please choose all times that work for you.

Please select all the sentences that best describe you:

What synagogue(s) and/or Jewish organization(s) are you currently affiliated with?

What Jewish youth group are you affiliated with? Please list any leadership positions you held:

Did you ever attend Jewish day school?

Did you ever attend a Jewish part-time education program?

Do you attend or have you attended Jewish summer camp?

What does being Jewish mean to you?

By completing this application, I understand that I will be considered for acceptance into the Jewish Teen Board program. I understand my application will go through a review process and I may be asked to participate in an interview before any decision about my application is determined. If I am accepted as a member of the board, I understand that I am making a time commitment to the Jewish Teen Board and will participate in all required aspects of the program.

Personal Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Program Questions

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