Teen JAM (Judaism, Activism, and Mitzvah Work), A Jewish Teen Leadership Opportunity for 8th-11th Graders
Teen JAM applications are due Friday, Sept. 19.
Who: 8th – 11th graders
What: Teen JAM (Judaism, Activism, and Mitzvah Work) is a Jewish teen leadership task force, focused on social activism through Jewish values. Teen JAM task force members will work throughout the year with community organizations to plan and create the community service projects for J-Serve, the annual International day of Jewish youth service that is run by teens, for teens (this year on Sunday, April 19, 2015).
When: Teen JAM meets Thursdays, October 2, 2014 – April 23, 2015, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Teen JAM task force applications are due Friday, Sept. 19.
Download the application at www.atlantajcc.org/tcs.
Where: The MJCCA’s Orkin Teen House, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody – 678.812.4000.
How: Teen JAM task force members share the desire to be a part of community service initiatives, with a variety of different skills and interests, representing all Atlanta Jewish youth. Through this program, task force members will attend monthly leadership sessions, participate in volunteer projects as a group, and develop practical leadership skills such as marketing, fundraising and event planning. An application is required to be a part of the Teen JAM task force.
Cost: If accepted into the Teen JAM task force, there is a fee to participate.
MJCCA Member $145; Community: $205.
More Info:
To get more information about Teen JAM or to apply, click here.
For information about other upcoming MJCCA teen programs, visit online at atlantajcc.org/teens, or email teens@atlantajcc.org