Teen Leader Application - Friendship Circle

Application for position on Teen Leadership Board @ Friendship Circle of Greater Hartford

Note: Teen leaders are from 10th, 11th and 12th grade and you need to have been volunteering for FC for at least one year prior.

A Friendship Circle leader:
    Makes Friendship Circle a priority in his/her extra curricular schedule.
    Is a supportive team player.
    Is a role model in strengthening Jewish identity and being inclusive.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

School*

Grade Entering*

Address*

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Mother's E-mail*

Mother's Cell*

Area CodePhone Number

Father's E-mail*

Father's Cell*

Area CodePhone Number

Why do you want to be a Friendship Circle Leader?*

What are the 3 best ways to get other teens involved in Friendship Circle? Be sure to include ideas that you would be ready to do!*

Please share 2 of your greatest strengths and how you feel these can be utilized to support Friendship Circle:*

Please share 2 weaknesses and how you feel Friendship Circle can support you and help you grow:*

Please have one recommendation letter emailed to [email protected] with your application. Recommendations can include but are not limited to teachers, youth directors, religious leaders, a boss, etc. Please do not include relatives or family friends.

As a Friendship Circle Leader you commit to:*

Attend 90% of Friendship Circle events with the Teen Kick Off and Friendship Circle ending celebration a must. (Kick Off scheduled for Sunday, Oct 27th in the evening)Recruit at least 3 Jewish friends to join Friendship Circle.Attend 4 meetings throughout the year- during meetings we will brainstorm new events and critique and improve upon past ones.Be on top of all communication from FC staff - emails/ texts in a timely manner.Set two specific goals for yourself for the year and work with FC staff on tracking those goals as a teen leader.Spread enthusiasm, excitement and the FC message to the overall Jewish Hartford community.