Online Application Form
How Do I Apply?

Fill out the application below. Applications must be received by Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. If you apply via email, you will receive a confirmation within two business days. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact Sarah Indyk at 303.398.7416. There is space available for 15 new members.

Applicants must commit to: meet two Sunday afternoons per month from November 2008 through April 2009; attend two mandatory five-hour retreats on Sunday, November 9, 2008 and Sunday, April 19, 2009; meet on one to two additional weekdays for site visits (scheduled after school or during spring break) and occasional phone calls and research outside of regular meetings. Rose Youth Foundation meetings are held at Rose Community Foundation, generally from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

To submit electronically: Fill out the application online and press the Apply button at the bottom of the application.

To apply by mail: Print the application form and fill it out. Attach additional pages if you need extra space. Mail to:

Rose Youth Foundation
c/o Rose Community Foundation
600 South Cherry Street Suite 1200
Denver, CO 80246-1712

To apply by fax: Print the application form and fill it out. Use additional pages if you need extra space. Be sure your name appears on every page you fax. Fax to:

Rose Youth Foundation
303.398.7430

Online Application

Name
     Male Female
Parent/Guardian name(s) 
Address 
City 
State 
Zip 
Phone
Cell Phone 
Email 
School 

Grade 
Date of Birth 
   

Why do you want to participate? What appeals to you about Rose Youth Foundation?

We are looking for teens who have diverse Jewish experiences, both those who are not at all involved and those who have been or are currently involved. Please tell us briefly about your Jewish upbringing, background, past and current involvement in Jewish life and/or lack thereof.

Describe your strengths and weaknesses working in groups. What unique perspective, skills and qualities would you bring to the group?

What does being Jewish mean to you?

Please list any hobbies or special interests:

List all extracurricular and volunteer activities, leadership roles or jobs that you are or will be involved in this school year:

Do you consider yourself Jewish Yes No
Other (describe)


If yes, which applies:
Secular--just Jewish, not religious
Reform
Reconstructionist
Renewal
Orthodox
Modern Orthodox
Traditional
Conservative
No denomination
Other (describe):

Check all that apply:
Not currently involved in the Jewish community

My family is affiliated with the following congregation or synagogue and/or other Jewish organization(s):
List group(s)

 
I currently or formerly belonged to a Jewish youth group(s).
List group(s)
Did/do you hold an office? If so, what?
List office(s)
 

List all activities and educational experiences you do now that you consider to be Jewish:
Not currently involved in Jewish activities or education.
 

How did you hear about Rose Youth Foundation?

Have you been a member of Rose Youth Foundation before? Yes No

Have you applied to Rose Youth Foundation before?
Yes No

   


Electronically submitted applications must be received by Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. You will receive a confirmation within two business days after submitting your application.

For more information, contact:
Sarah Indyk at 303.398.7416

Rose Youth Foundation adult mentors are Lisa Farber Miller, Senior Program Officer; Sarah Indyk, Jewish Life Program Assistant; and Scott Esserman, teacher at Cherry Creek High School.

Rose Community Foundation was established in 1995 to help make the Greater Denver community a vibrant and healthy place to live. The Foundation concentrates its resources in five key program areas: Aging, Child and Family Development, Education, Health and Jewish Life. Rose Community Foundation makes grants in seven counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson. The Jewish Life program area supports efforts to create and sustain vibrant Jewish communities.