Buslik/Levy Teen Services Center

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ACE Volunteer Program
Grades: 9–12
Volunteer one afternoon a week for the semester and work with elementary school children in enrichment classes at the JCC, in Herricks or Port Washington school districts. Member sign-up begins Monday, August 23 and non-member sign up begins Monday, August 30. All volunteers must attend one mandatory training session.
Wednesday, September 15, 4:00–5:30pm
Thursday, September 16, 4:00–5:30pm

SMORES Mentoring Program
Grades: 10–12
Improved for 2010–2011! Mentor an elementary school child in the Youth Action After-school Program which serves the underserved at-risk population of Roslyn schools. The commitment is once weekly from 3:30–6:00pm throughout the duration of the semester, as well as a mandatory orientation and two mandatory training retreats, one before each semester. Mentors are trained by social workers and educators and participate in team-building exercises. Mentors meet as a group with Missy for dinner once a month to debrief and learn from their mentoring experiences. Great for teens interested in careers in education or social work! Interview and references are required for acceptance. Funded by a Good Neighbor Fund Grant from the Greentree Foundation.
Orientation: Tuesday, September 14
6:00–7:30pm
Fall Retreat: Sunday, October 3
10:00am–5:00pm

Volunteer with Children with Special Needs
There are several different opportunities to work with teens and children with special needs, including teaching sports and life skills. These programs meet on Sundays beginning in October and November. To learn more and sign up, contact Danielle Slade at ext. 175, dslade@sjjcc.org

VACATION PROGRAMS

COLUMBUS DAY
Feed the Hungry at a Soup Kitchen
Grades: 9–12
Feed yourselves and then feed others on this fun-filled service day in the city! First, check out some of NYC’s most famous snacks and desserts, learn to solicit food donations, then go to the Hebrew Union College soup kitchen to serve dinner and dessert to those in need.
Monday, October 11
12:30–7:00pm
Fee $40 / members $25 (includes 3 snacks/desserts) 
Advance registration required by Wednesday, October 6

To register, click here.

COLUMBUS DAY
Ceramics Workshop
Grades: 5–7
Complete two different projects during this fun workshop! Do one project by hand-building and one on the wheel. Learn about texture, color, sculptural and functional forms. Projects are fired and can be picked up at a later date. Bring a bag lunch or lunch can be purchased at the café.
Monday, October 11
11:00am–2:00pm
Fee $80 / members $65 
Advance registration required by Wednesday, October 6

COLUMBUS DAY
Beginner Guitar Clinic
Learn how to find notes on instruments, basic techniques and beginning skills to be built upon in private lessons.
Monday, October 11
2:00–3:00pm
Fee $35 / members $20 
Advance registration required by Wednesday, October 6

To register, click here.

ELECTION DAY
3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament
Grades: 5–12
Compete against your friends in this basketball tournament! Grades 5–7 compete against each other and grades 8–12 compete against each other. Prizes for the winning team in each age group!
Tuesday, November 2
1:00–4:00pm
$25 per team / $5 extra per non-member on each team
Advance registration required by Friday, October 29

To register, click here.

VETERAN’S DAY
Top Chef
Grades: 5–7
Thanksgiving is coming up! Use your culinary skills and compete against your friends to make the best Thanksgiving themed food.
Thursday, November 11
5:00–7:00pm
Fee $35 / members $20 (includes pizza dinner)
 Advance registration required by Monday, November 8

To register, click here.

TWEEN AND TEEN GROUPS

Becca's Closet
Grades: 9-12
Help collect and distribute prom dresses for high school students who cannot afford to buy their own. For more information, contact Missy Bell, Director of Teen Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 117, mbell@sjjcc.org 

NEW! Teen Tzedek Foundation
Grades: 8–9
If you had $10,000 to change the world, what would you do? Be part of this elite leadership group and serve on the board of trustees of the JCC Teen Tzedek Foundation. Learn about different organizations and the causes that they help, and get to support issues that are important to you! The group reviews grant proposals, goes on site visits, and chooses which organizations they want to fund. Each participant must contribute $500 to the foundation, plus a registration fee ($100/ members $50). Interview required for acceptance.
October 17, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 3 & May 15
Sunday, 1:00–4:00pm

All My Love

Grades: 9–12
Be a part of this teen fundraising group and raise money for the JCC and other causes you care about! Past events have included sports tournaments, battle of the bands, and fashion shows.
Winter Wonderland Fashion Show – An All My Love Event! To help All My Love plan this event, or to be a model or volunteer, contact Missy at mbell@sjjcc.org
Saturday, December 18, 7:00pm

Teen Council
Grades: 9–12
This discussion group is led by upper-classmen and is a great place to meet new people and talk about teen issues such as peer pressure, cliques, stereotypes and more.
October 12, November 9 & December 7
Tuesday, 6:00–7:30pm

Adopt-a-Survivor
Grades: 9–12
Connect with local Holocaust survivors to hear their stories and share what you learn through art, writing or music. For more information, contact the Jewish Life & Learning Office at ext. 166.

Adult/Teen Theatre Ensemble
Grades: 6–12
Be a part of a true community theatre experience! See page 34 for more information or contact Susan Kalman at ext. 110.

Glee at the JCC
Grades: 6–12
Be a part of this very exciting ground-breaking club modeled after the popular television series Glee. For more information, contact Susan Kalman at ext. 110, skalman@sjjcc.org.
 

SUNDAY SERVICE TRIPS 

The community needs your help! Participate in these enriching trips and opportunities to help organizations, people and places in need.

Yom Yarok – Teens Go Green!
Grades: 9–12
Join teens from Temple Sinai of Roslyn, Community Synagogue of Port Washington and Temple Beth Sholom in this unique day of service and learning! Go on a site visit to Port Washington, participate in a park cleanup and learn to cook with solar power.
Sunday, October 10, 10:00am–5:00pm
Fee $25 / members $10
 Advance registration required by Monday, October 4

To register, click here. 

Bowling with Children with Special Needs
Grades: 9–12
Spend an afternoon bowling at Cove Lanes in Glen Cove and having fun with children with special needs!
Sunday, November 7, Time TBA
Fee $25 / members $10
Advance registration required by Monday, November 1

To register, click here. 

Holiday Food Collection with Island Harvest
Grades: 9–12
Help local food bank Island Harvest collect and sort food at various Long Island locations for families in need for the holiday season.
Sunday, December 5, Time TBA
Fee $25 / members $10
Advance registration required by Monday, November 29

To register, click here. 

ALTERNATIVE VACATION PROGRAMS

Tikkun Olam Vacation
Grades: 9–12
Members Only
Two trips this year! Participate in an intensive community service trip where teens experience a new culture and perform meaningful volunteer work. The trips include food, transportation and activities. Participants are accepted by interview and required to attend pre-trip meetings. Contact Missy at ext. 117.
Fee $1,200

December 26–31: New Orleans (in partnership with Temple Judea) Do volunteer work for this community that is still suffering from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and has recently been affected by an oil spill.

February 20–25: Gulf Coast Road Trip (in partnership with Temple Sinai of Roslyn and Community Synagogue) Help the various gulf coast communities that have been affected by the recent oil spill including New Orleans, LA; Biloxi, MS; Mobile AL and Pensacola, FL.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Check back soon for more upcoming events.

Missy Bell, Director of Teen Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 117, mbell@sjjcc.org