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Thank you for your interest in the 2026-2027 Impact Year Fellowship!

What does it mean to be part of the Impact Year Fellowship?
You will be part of a Bay Area-wide cohort of leaders that will not only have the opportunity to plan meaningful service events, but to also delve into what it means to be Jewish in our community today  while gaining valuable leadership skills. 
Before you begin this application, please note:  
  • You will able to save your progress. 
  • Check the calendar below to make sure you are available to attend ALL the events.
  • Deadline to apply for Impact Year Fellowship is September 14, 2026.
  • Interviews for the Fellowship will take place in August and you will find out if you have been accepted into the Impact Year Fellowship in September. Fees will be due once you have been accepted.
  • Impact Year Fellowship Fee: $750.  Early Bird Discount: $700 if you pay by Tuesday, August 17. Fees will be collected once you are accepted to the Fellowship; Need-based financial assistance is available to those who are accepted to the Impact Year Fellowship.  
Please note: Our programs are highly subsidized by the generosity of our donors. Impact Year Fellowship fees include all program participation in leadership workshops, our Summit and the day-long Retreat. 
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Impact Year Fellowship Calendar
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
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Impact Year Fellowship Calendar
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
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Impact Year Fellowship Calendar
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
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Impact Year Fellowship Calendar
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum


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Primary Mailing Address



Parent / Guardian #1 Fields




Parent / Guardian 2 Fields







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Part 1 - Making an Impact
Please rank the following service topics from 1-4 

(1 = Sounds OK,  2 = I am interested in exploring this, 3 =Important to Me, 4 =
Super Important to Me) 
1 2 3 4


Part 2 - Growing as a Leader
Please rate the following qualities of a leader from 1-5 
(1 being least important to you and 5 most important to you)
 
1 2 3 4 5


Part 3 - Finding My Place

Peoplehood






Israel




Jewish Identity




Where do you feel you need the most support these days? 
(Please rate from 1 to 4, 1 being the least support needed and 4 most support) 
1 2 3 4
Part 4 - Before we say goodbye...



Impact Year Fellow Commitment
As an Impact Year Fellow, we ask for a commitment of your time and energy over the course of the school year.

As such, we ask both you, the Impact Year Fellow, and your Parent/Guardian(s) to discuss this commitment with each other.  
Please review the following dates and confirm you are available to participate: 
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
August 30:  Bay Area Beach/Bay Clean Up 
September 27:  Service Event and Workshop 
October 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
November 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
December 6:  Service Event and Workshop 
January 10:  IY Fellowship Retreat and Service Event (all day) 
February 7:  Bay Area Teen Summit 
March 7:  Service Event and Workshop 
April 18:  Service Event and Workshop 
May 2:  End of Year Celebration/Siyum
We ask that you, the Impact Year Fellow, agree to the following commitments by checking the boxes to let us know you agree: 

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Recommend a Friend?

Please list the names and contact information of 1-2 friends/teens you think would enjoy the program. Please let them know we may be in touch with them.








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