Building a new generation of leaders
How to apply for the 2020 Intake
- Click the button below to open the Program's application page on the Observership website
- Contact Belinda Da Silva on [email protected] or (02) 9241 6883 to obtain a coupon code.
You will need to enter the code prior to submitting your application form.
Using the code will prevent you from being charged a $50 administration fee. - Once on the page, click the “Melbourne applications are closed” button.
- Even though the button says that applications are closed - the Melbourne portal is open for Jewish Care applicants until registrations close on Sunday 1 December.
- Create a new account
- Applications are to be submitted online and selected candidates will be invited for an interview
NOTE: If you experience any technical issues in completing the application form please contact Belinda Da Silva on [email protected] or (02) 9241 6883
General enquiries
For general enquiries and further information about the Yesod program, please complete the form at the end of this page or contact Louise Shostak on 8517 5963
What is Yesod?
Yesod (Hebrew for 'foundations') is a 10-month program, made possible due to the generous support provided by Kelly and Simon T. Morris and Simone Szalmuk-Singer. The program involves participants gaining a solid understanding of the professional duties and responsibilities of not-for-profit board directors.
Jewish Care has partnered with The Observership Program to run the initiative, which includes interactive workshops with keynote speakers, firsthand experience with Jewish Care's sub-committee and board directors; and one-on-one mentoring opportunities for participants and board directors - matched according to their interests and skills.
Yesod is the premier leadership and community engagement program for the next generation of Jewish leaders.
- Jesse Kochen, 2017 participant
About the program
During the 10 months of the program, participants will:
- Be involved in interactive workshops
- Hear from keynote speakers
- Join a Sub-Committee that best suits their interests and skills
- Be paired with a Jewish Care Board Director to build a mentor relationship
Outcomes for participants
Gain a solid understanding of your professional duties and responsibilities as a not-for-profit director. Witness the dynamics of board leadership as you cover topics that explore strategy and risk, finance and duties and responsibilities of not-for-profit directors. Some of the benefits gained by participants include:
- Experience duties and responsibilities of directors in the not-for-profit environment
- Understand governance structures
- Gain firsthand experience of the dynamics of a not-for-profit board
The commitment
Professionals with at least 5 years of professional employment can apply to the program. Successful applicants must commit to attend 80% of the sub committee meetings that they are paired with. Meetings take place outside business hours and are held each month depending on the committee frequency.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.