Springboard Peer Ambassadors
Are you a high schooler who is excited about community and wants to connect your friends to Jewish programs, while helping to shape the Chicagoland teen experience? As a Peer Ambassador you will increase awareness about Jewish teen activities, facilitate Jewish connections for your peers, and even create your own programs.
Peer Ambassadors will learn about the Chicago Jewish community while growing communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
Ambassadors can earn a total of $300 over the course of the Ambassadorship. You will also be eligible for funding to implement programming. The Ambassadorship began in early September 2025 and end in June 2026. All applicants must be in 9th-12th grade and live in the Chicagoland area.
Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open soon. For more information on the program, email [email protected].
FAQ
A: Expect to spend an average of 5 hours per month on Peer Ambassadors work.
A: These seminars focus on relational engagement, leadership training, and event creation and facilitation. You will also work with a mentor who will identify ways to support you in this role.
A: If you must miss a workshop let the Springboard staff know in advance and schedule a time to make up the workshop.
A: The workshops will be about once a month on Sundays from 5-7 PM. They will take place in the city and suburbs.
Springboard is a community initiative created with the support of JUF, the Jim Joseph Foundation and a consortium of local funders.