PeerCorps High Detroit 2023 - 2024 Application

PeerCorps High is for 9th- 12th graders who are passionate about creating a better world through service, social justice, and Jewish leadership. PeerCorps High will consist of a minimum of two programs per month: 1 learning and service session and 1 volunteer opportunity. The PeerCorps cohort will run October 2023 - May 2024.

This year, each learning session will run for 3 hours. The first hour and a half will be learning and the second hour and a half will be service. The additional volunteer opportunity will be communicated at the start of the cohort. Please see the mandatory learning and service session dates below. (If there is a date that you cannot attend, please let us know in advance).

Once we receive your application, a 20 minute interview will be scheduled with each teen applicant prior to acceptance into the PeerCorps program. After completion of the PeerCorps high cohort, each participant will receive a community service certificate. (All volunteer hours count towards volunteer hours if needed for school and the City Director can sign off on those hours regularly).

PeerCorps High Elu V’ Elu learning sessions 2023-2024 (with sample topics)

Sunday, October 22: Welcome to PeerCorps High! Tikkun Olam and building our foundation/ supporting the National Jewish Day of Service!

Sunday, November 19: Food Access and Equity. What does Mitzvah have to do with it?

Sunday, December 10: Hanukkah Celebration and our Roots as Jewish Leaders

Sunday, January 21: MLK Weekend - Racial Justice and our Jewish Narrative

Sunday, February 11: Black History Month as we build on Racial Justice and our Jewish Narrative, and work with Incarcerated Youth

Sunday, March 17: Purim and Women’s Rights - How are they connected?

Sunday, April 7: Climate Change and Earth Day - Shomrei Adamah - our Jewish Responsibility to our Planet

Sunday, May 19: End of Year Culmination Ceremony

*All dates and topics are subject to change based on circumstances and make up dates may be scheduled as needed*

Questions? Please don't hesitate to email rebecca.steinman-degroot@werepair.org

Applicant's Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Email

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

Cell Phone (Optional)

Birthdate

Current Grade Level

Pronouns

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

Applicant's Address

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code (5 Digits)

Questions? Please don't hesitate to email brittany.feldman@weRepair.org.

Application Questions

As part of this application, we want to begin to get to know you: your story, your interests, and what brings you to this program. With that in mind, please answer each of the below questions with a paragraph.

Why are you interested in being a part of PeerCorps High?

Tell us about a time when you were a leader or a mentor to your peers or to younger kids. If you don't have experience, what skills do you have that would make you a good leader or mentor?

Tell us about an issue in your community, neighborhood or school that you feel passionate about. Why do you think this issue exists? What solutions can you envision?

Share an example of a time you were outside of your comfort zone. What did you learn from the experience?

What is one social justice issue or inequality issue that you feel strongly about? Why do you think this issue exists? (Ex: racism, homophobia, poverty)

How is Judaism a part of your personal identity? How does Judaism inspire you to repair the world? (If you do not identify as Jewish, why are you interested in being a part of a Jewish organization?)

Do you have any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or needs that we should know about?

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PeerCorps High Detroit 2023 - 2024 Application

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