Become an Advisor
Make an impact on the lives of Jewish teens.
Do you want to change the lives of young Jewish teens?
Give back to your community? Expand your network? BBYO advisors serve as positive role models working in partnership with staff members to supervise and guide chapters. Advisors empower each and every BBYO member to do their best, develop new leadership skills, and grow into dynamic and engaged young Jewish leaders.
About Advising
As an advisor you will sit in the passenger seat while teens take the wheel. You’ll challenge them, support them, help keep them focused, and connect them with resources so that they can do their best work and grow along the way. You'll also:
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Provide supervision during chapter programs, helping to maintain a safe and inclusive environment
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Guide teens through the program planning process
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Keep the chapter connected to the International Order through participation in chapter, region, and movement wide campaigns and initiatives
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Ensure consistent communication between chapter members and parents
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Help resolve conflicts among chapter members
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Empower teens to make decisions, develop younger teen members into leaders, and create a strong community
“BBYO has significantly impacted my life as both a BBG and now advisor. I have made lifelong friendships with other Jews that I never would have had without BBYO. I have gained a sense of community I had never felt before.”
“Being a BBYO advisor gives me the chance to have an impact on teens’ lives, teach them important skills, and show them how to treat others with respect and tolerance. There are very few opportunities where you get a chance to have such a lasting impact on a young person’s life."
Advisor Perks
Join our thriving network of more than 700 volunteer advisors across North America and enjoy these additional benefits:
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Develop meaningful relationships with BBYO members, chapter parents, and community partners
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Receive free professional development and training opportunities
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Form personal connections to the local Jewish community
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Have the opportunity to staff conventions and domestic and international travel experiences
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Join a social community of local advisors like you—many advisors have met their best friends (or even their beshert) through advising!
Advisor Spotlights
Advisor Applications By Region
| Big Apple Region |  |
| Canada Pacific Region | |
| Central Region West | |
| Connecticut Valley Region | |
| Delta Region | |
| Eastern Region | |
| Evergreen Region | |
| Gold Coast Region | |
| Great Midwest Region | |
| Greater Atlanta Region | |
| Greater Jersey Region | |
| Hawaii Region | |
| Hudson Valley Region | |
| Kentucky Indiana Ohio Region | |
| Keystone Mountain Region | |
| Lake Ontario Region | |
| Liberty Region | |
| Lonestar Region | |
| Manhattan Region | |
| Miami Region | |
| Michigan Region | |
| Mid-America Region: Kansas City Council | |
| Mid-America Region: North Star Council | |
| Mid-America Region: Omaha Council | |
| Mid-America Region: St. Louis Council | |
| Montreal Region | |
| Mountain Region | |
| Nassau Suffolk Region | |
| New England Region | |
| North Florida Region | |
| North Texas Oklahoma Region | |
| Northern Region East: Baltimore Council | |
| Northern Region East: DC Council | |
| Northern Region East: Northern Virginia Council | |
| Northwest Canada Region | |
| Ohio Northern Region | |
| Pacific Western Region | |
| Red River Region | |
| Rocky Mountain Region | |
| South Jersey Region | |
| Wisconsin Region | |
Questions?
Feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions you might have about the advisor experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing community!