BBYO Hudson Valley Region

BBYO

Volunteer chapter advisors play a key role in the success of BBYO by working closely with teens to run strong chapter programs, develop leadership skills, and make their chapters great. This is an amazing opportunity to make an impact in the local Jewish community by empowering Jewish teens to do great things.

YOU You love the idea of working with Jewish teens. You want to give your time in a way that will impact the community by developing teen leaders through Jewish programming, helping them navigate their high school years, and help them become adults that care about the world around them. You’re an effective relationship builder and communicator with good judgment and a “can do” attitude.

US We’re a global network of passionate volunteers and professional staff that are excited to make a difference in the lives of Jewish teens. We are the Jewish community’s largest and fastest growing pluralistic platform for reaching and inspiring Jewish teens during the school-year with 700 teen-led local chapters and over 100 weekend retreats along with a plethora of summer experiences including Israel visits, global travel programs and leadership camps. We are fast-paced, high energy and results-driven.

REQUIREMENTS

• 21 + years of age
• Staff programs on periodic nights and weekends (or help teens find a substitute when you’re unavailable)
• Transport self to and from chapter or regional events
• Support teen leaders on their projects outside of events
• Successful completion of a background check

BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences.

Hudson Valley Region (formerly known as BBYO Westchester) provides exciting opportunities for Jewish teens, grades 8-12, in Westchester and Rockland Counties. Currently over 480 teens are engaged and involved. Our program is dedicated to offering teens the opportunity to connect with one another, make a difference in the world, celebrate their Jewish heritage, and travel the world together. Hudson Valley Region is teen led and gives teens the opportunity to find their voice and lead.

Events are planned by teens, for teens and programming ranges from fun activities like ice skating and camping overnights, to communal Shabbat celebrations and leadership trainings. A parent, advisor, or regional staff­ member is always on hand to ensure safety and health.

Through youth-led and staff-supported programs, BBYO Hudson Valley Region gives our members opportunities to develop leadership skills and positively affect their communities, the world, and themselves. We constantly strive to provide more Jewish teens with more meaningful Jewish experiences each and every day, so that they may become the future Jewish leaders in their communities and in the Jewish world at large.