VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL
Taglit-Birthright Israel's unique opportunity to stand with the people of Israel during these difficult times.
Join The Mayanot Israel Volunteer Program today!
Volunteering options :
- Take part in food rescue operations to prevent shortages in the Israeli market.
- Sort, pack and distribute goods for civil and military personnel.
- Work with Israeli people in different sectors to ensure continued workflow across the country
- Bring joy and hope to soldiers and others in Israeli Hospitals
What’s included :
- Flight reimbursement of $500-$900
- $100 A week partial food subsidy
- Accommodation in Jerusalem with safe rooms
- Transportation from and to the airport
- Volunteer placement
- Work hours: 4-6 hours per day
- Organized transportation to volunteer sites
- Educational/ Social program
- Meeting with Israeli peers
- Support Staff
What’s not included :
- Flight ticket to and from Israel
- Meals
- Travel insurance
Eligibility Criteria :
- Applicants between 18-51 years old – regardless of previous Israel Program experience
- Preference to those who have already participated in Israel programs
- Identify as Jewish
- Basic knowledge of English (unless otherwise noted in the program description)
- Have a valid Passport (valid for at least 6 months after the program end date)
** Participation in this program does not affect future eligibility for Birthright Israel programs **
Application Process :
- Submit your application & choose your program dates
- Schedule your interview
- If accepted, receive an official acceptance email and pay $50 USD registration fee (non-refundable)
- Submit your $250 fully refundable deposit
- Upload additional documents (e.g. passport, medical form)
- Book your flight & purchase travel insurance
- Pack your bags to come volunteer in Israel!
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Program Dates*
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Ages
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Base City
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8 Days
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14 Days
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Dec 23 - Jan 5
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18-40
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Jerusalem
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Summer Dates Coming Soon!
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18-40
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Jerusalem
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Flight Subsidy:
These are the requirements for the flight subsidy:
- The ticket must be booked with cash- no miles or points
- If there is a layover, it cannot be longer than 24 hours
- Must be a round trip ticket
- In order to receive your flight subsidy, you must successfully complete the program
- The subsidy only applies for the purchase of a round-trip ticket to and from Israel
- Your return ticket cannot be more than four months after your arrival in Israel
- Your round trip ticket may not have a layover of more than 24 hours (if relevant)
- These funds cannot be applied toward flight extension fees from a Birthright Israel trip ticket
- You must submit your reimbursement request by the first day of the program
- Your name on your ticket must match your name in our system
- This reimbursement is not redeemable for tickets purchased with miles or points.
- The subsidy only applies for the purchase of a round-trip ticket to and from Israel
Arrange your own flight and get reimbursed as follows:
- North America, Asia & FSU: Up too $700 USD
- Europe: Up ro $500 USD (excluding FSU)
- Latin America (South America & Central America), & Australia up too $900 USD
