Teen Service Corps Application

Join Repair the World’s Summer Teen Service Corps—a 3 or 6 week service-learning program tailored for rising 9th through 12th graders in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Immerse yourself in a community of passionate teens committed to justice. Delve into learning about social justice issues, volunteer at local non-profits, and explore connections between identity and service.

Repair the World mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action and pursue a just world. Teens of any or no faith are welcome to apply for and participate in the Teen Service Corps.

Session 1: July 9th - July 25th

Week 1: July 9th - July 11th
Week 2: July 16th - July 18th
Week 3: July 23rd - July 25th

Session 2: July 30th - August 15th

Week 1: July 30th - August 1st
Week 2: August 6th - August 8th
Week 3: August 13th - August 15th

Cost:

Fee per 3-week session: $540 to $900 sliding scale

We use a sliding scale for our program in order to create opportunities for all teens to participate in the Teen Service Corps. We ask that each family reflect on what program cost feels equitable to them.

We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation and we are committed to working with each family to make this program accessible. We have scholarship opportunities for a select number of teens. Please reach out to us at NYCteenservicecorps@werepair.org for further assistance or questions.

Application Deadline: If you are interested in scholarship opportunities, the application deadline is May 15th. If you would not like to be considered for a scholarship, you may submit your application until May 31st.

Email nycteenservicecorps@weRepair.org with any questions about the program!

Applicant's Information

Teen's First Name

This does not need to be your legal name. What would you like us to call you?

Teen's Last Name

This does not need to be your legal name. What would you like us to call you?

Teen's Full, Legal Name

We need each applicant's full legal name for auditing purposes. We understand that legal names don’t always reflect an individual’s identity, and this information will be kept confidential.

Teen's Pronouns (optional)

Some examples include she/her, he/him, they/them, ze/hir, and fae/faer

Teen's Email

Please provide the applicant's email here only. The parent's email will be requested later in the application.

Teen's Cell Phone Number

Teen's Birthdate

Name of Teen's High School

Which session(s) are you applying for?

Session 1: 07/09/2024 - 07/25/2024Session 2: 07/30/2024 - 08/15/2024Session 1 and Session 2: 07/09/2024 - 08/15/2024

What grade will you be entering at the start of the 2024-2025 school year, after the Teen Service Corps?

The Teen Service Corps is geared specifically for students entering or in high school, and not for teens who have recently graduated high school. If you have recently graduated from high school, check out our program offerings for young adults!

Applicant's Mailing Address

Which Borough Do You Live In?

BrooklynManhattan

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code (5 Digits)

Application Questions

We want to learn more about you and why you are interested in joining the Teen Service Corps this summer! Please feel free to either record a video OR write a response to the questions below.

For written responses, aim for 4-5 sentences.
For video submissions, please answer all three questions in one video, aim for 1 minute per question, and paste the link (via Youtube, Dropbox, or Google Drive) to your video response in the answer sections.

Tell us about a meaningful volunteer experience you have had and what made it meaningful.

Tell us about ONE issue area or justice area that is important to you. Here are a few examples: food justice, housing justice, environmental justice, racial justice, criminal justice, economic justice, LGBTQ rights, etc.

Although Repair is a Jewish organization, this program is for teens of any or no faith. Why are you interested in participating in a program rooted in Jewish values and community?

Below is a list of examples of potential types of service placements for the Teen Service Corps. Which type of volunteering would you be interested in? Please choose as many as apply. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but can not ensure selection on this list is a guarantee of placement.

Packaging groceries at a food pantrySorting clothing for a local non-profitFarming at a community garden/farmPreparing and serving food at a soup kitchen

How did you hear about the program? Please be specific.

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Adult Information

Please provide contact information for this applicant's parent/guardian(s). Please reach out to us if your parent/guardian(s) should not be your emergency contact(s).

First Parent/Guardian's Information (Emergency Contact)

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Some examples include she/her, he/him, they/them, ze/hir, and fae/faer

Email

Cell Phone

I want to provide information for an additional parent/guardian

Second Parent/Guardian's Information (Emergency Contact #2)

Adult 2 First Name

Adult 2 Last Name

Adult 2 Pronouns

Some examples include she/her, he/him, they/them, ze/hir, and fae/faer

Adult 2 Email

Adult 2 Cell Phone

Reference's Contact Information

This reference must be at least 18 years old and a non-family member.

First Name

Last Name

Email

Cell Phone

Reference's Relationship to Teen

The reference is the teen's ____

Upon receiving your application, we will be in touch to schedule a 15-minute Zoom interview. ***Please note that submission of this application does not guarantee you a spot in Repair the World’s Teen Service Corps program. If you are accepted to the program, we will require you and your guardian to sign a waiver to consent to participation in the program.***

Participant Waiver and Release of Liability

18+: Checking that you agree to the above Release and Waiver of Liability indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Release and Waiver of Liability.Under 18: As a parent or guardian for the minor listed above, checking that you agree indicates that you have read, understood, and agree to the above waiver on their behalf. I do hereby give (the above listed) permission to travel independently to and from any sites or activities planned by Repair the World each day for all days that they are registered. Due to this authorization, I release Repair the World of all liability as is related to my child(ren).

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Teen Service Corps Application | Summer 2024

Adult Information