UJA Genesis is looking for high school students who want to make a meaningful impact in their community this year.
Food insecurity has risen to dangerous levels in our community. More than 26,000 Jews in the GTA are food insecure. About 6,000 of those are severely food insecure, meaning they might go days without anything to eat.
Join our High School Holiday Project to feed the hungry during the holidays, while also contributing to a sustainable solution for our future.
Thousands of community members continue to experience hardship. As a participant in this program, you will participate in hands-on volunteerism and fundraising to make a real impact in our community.
Participants will receive at least 18 community service hours for their full participation in this program.
Participants in the program can obtain 18 community service hours through hands-on volunteering at the Walk with Israel, as well as fundraising for initiatives in our partner communities in Israel.
Program participants must currently be in high school, be available to commit to the program, have an interest in exploring Israel’s contemporary landscape, and have a willingness to volunteer for the community. Additional program highlights include engaging with UJA’s ShinShinim (Israeli teenagers) and Diller Teen Fellows alumni, hearing from guest speakers, taking part in community-wide events, and, most importantly, contributing to the community in a meaningful way.
*Given completion of all volunteer components. Participants are eligible for more hours.
Virtual Zoom Sessions:
Volunteer opportunities to be completed:
Additional program requirements:
Upon completing the program, you will graduate with the following:
*Given completion of all volunteer components. Participants are eligible for more hours.
We are now accepting applications until Friday, November 5, 2021.