L'DOR V'DOR: BJE March of the Living - AUGUST 2 - 8, 2021

Join BJE & The Holocaust Museum of LA For This Unique Virtual Volunteer Opportunity!

'Kol Yisrael Arevim Ze La'Ze' - As A Community, We Are Responsible For One Another

Calling teens with a passion for making an IMPACT! Join us for a service learning opportunity for high school students. Apply to virtually “adopt a grandparent,” in partnership with senior living communities! This is a unique opportunity for teens to engage with Holocaust Survivors who have been unable to have visitors and interact with others during the COVID-19 quarantine period

Who: Current 11th & 12th Graders
What: Accepted applicants will be matched with a Holocaust Survivor from the Los Angeles are. The program consists of the following:

One virtual orientation training
One 30 minute Zoom Video-chat per week, with a resident at the Jewish Home for the Aging
Weekly reflection
Global Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Seminar with International March of the Living

When: August 2 - 8, 2021. (M-Th (8/2) 5 3:30-5:00pm Virtually; Sun (8/8) in person program culmination)

Where: From the comfort of your own home! All you need is access to Zoom :)

Participants will receive 10+ hours of community service for full program participation.

APPLICANT - Personal Information

Applicant's First Name:

Applicant's Last Name

High School:

Current Grade in High School

If 'Other', please explain:

Applicant's E-mail Address (e-mail you check most often)

Applicant's Cell Phone Number:

Home Address:

Apt./Unit # (if applicable):

City:

State:

Zip Code:

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN - Personal Information

**Please Note: Parent 1 will be the primary point of contact regarding this program**

Parent 1 - First Name:

Parent 1 - Last Name:

Parent 1 - E-mail:

Parent 1 - Cell Phone Number:

Parent 2 - First Name:

Parent 2 - Last Name:

Parent 2 - E-mail

Parent 2 - Cell Phone Number:

APPLICANT QUESTIONS

Personal Statement - Why are you interested in this opportunity?

Is there anything you are nervous about? (answers to this question will help us determine what to review in pre-program training workshops)

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Meetings & Availability

Zoom Availability - Mark all date/time slots you are available to participate in a 1 Hour Zoom call with your Resident of the Jewish Home. You will be assigned one time slot that will remain consistent each week.

Tuesday's from 4:00pm - 5:00pmWednesday's from 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Recommendation

Please provide the name (FIRST & LAST) of a reference we can contact for a recommendation to the program - this can be a teacher, youth director, camp counselor/division head, boss, principal etc. (Not a parent or family member)

Reference's E-mail Address

What is your connection to this person? (How do they know you?)