JVS 2025-2026 Young Professionals Board Application

In 1949, in response to the devastation of WWII, members of the Kansas City Jewish community welcomed and rallied support for displaced persons in search of a new life. Today, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) continues to honor the commitment of our founders by supporting refugees and immigrants in our community. JVS’ mission is to engage, encourage, and empower people to achieve social, cultural, and economic integration. JVS believes all people have intrinsic worth and dignity and can flourish with support. JVS provides immigrants and refugees access to the following services: community integration support, health access, social work and intensive case management, employment searches and job readiness training, immigration legal services, and interpreter services.

The JVS Young Professionals Board (YPB) is composed of professionals, aged 22-35, who meet monthly (January - November 2026), support JVS by planning quarterly fundraising and "friendraising" events. The goal of the YPB is to raise unrestricted funds for the agency, develop awareness of JVS' work, engage other young professionals in the city, and create space for individuals to learn about/develop leadership skills.  
 
Interested applicants should complete this form and send a current resume to the Fund Development department at development@jvskc.org by Monday, October 27, 2025. Applicants will be invited to meet a member of the Fund Development team for coffee. We anticipate receiving more qualified applicants than we can accept. Individuals invited to join the Young Professionals Board will be notified by October 31. All other applicants will be notified by November 1st. 

Young Professionals Board members will be invited to the JVS Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 20. 2025.  The first meeting of the 2026 cohort will be in mid-January. 

Thank you for your interest in joining the JVS Young Professionals Board.  If you have further questions, please email the Fund Development department at development@jvskc.org.
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Name *
Email *
Phone Number *
How familiar are you with the mission and services of JVS?  *
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The YPB will plan and host several fundraisers to support the JVS mission. What fundraising experience, either personally or professionally, do you have?  *
What do you hope to gain from your Young Professionals Board experience, and how can JVS help you attain these goals? 

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What do you do professionally? How will those skills help you as a YPB member?  *
Why are you interested in joining the JVS Young Professionals Board?  *
Which networks in Kansas City are you connected to? What activities are you involved in? (Work sector, neighborhood, university, volunteer organizations, religious institution, etc.)  *
How did you hear about JVS' Young Professionals Board?  *
YPB members can volunteer to host a monthly meeting at their place of employment.  Would you be willing to host a meeting?   *
What are the best times for you to meet for YPB meetings (virtually or in person)? Check all that apply. *
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