Impact Year
Create Real Change in Your Community
Impact Year offers teens an exciting chance to lead, volunteer, and grow through service-learning events that positively impact our Bay Area communities.
Explore your personal story, discover your role in helping our community though Jewish values-based service, and take action to support those in need.
There are three ways to get involved:
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Apply to be an Impact Year Fellowship Leader
Join a Bay Area-wide cohort of passionate teens and:
- Explore what it means to be Jewish today
- Gain leadership and team-building skills
- Build deep community connections
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Apply now: Impact Year Fellowship Application
Interviews in August. Cohorts finalized by September 30. -
Join as a Core Volunteer
Commit to participating in seven Impact Year service events and:
- Get priority registration for the Shmunis Internship Program
- Form lasting friendships with other teens from around the Bay Area
- Deepen your impact throughout the year
Apply to Become a Core Volunteer in Your Region:
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Volunteer for Individual Service Events
- No long-term commitment—just sign up to join the service events you’re able to attend.
- Participate in one-time service events
- Bring a friend and jump into the action
- Make an impact in your community, even with a busy schedule
All teens are welcome. Check out our upcoming events!
Have questions or want help deciding how to get involved? Reach out below!
