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 :
- Fully subsidized airfare
- Transportation from & to Ben Gurion Airport
- Comfortable hotel accommodations in Jerusalem (or other locales) with safe rooms
- Full buffet breakfast every day
- Volunteering + transportation to & from
- Educational & social programming
- Israeli Support Staff
- An unforgettable, meaningful experience
- Scroll down to see a sample itinerary!
What’s NOT included :
- There are no additional flight subsidies
- Lunch, Dinner and Snacks
- Travel insurance
What are the costs involved?
- $50 non refundable application fee
- $550 program fee (fully refundable if you cancel more than 65 days before departure)
- Domestic travel to departure city
- $7+/- for your ETA-IL travel authorization (for those who require. Click here for more info.)
- Food & Snacks
- Tips if relevant
What if I want to buy my own flight?
- Yes, you can purchase your own flight
- If you do, you pay only the $50 non-refundable application fee
- You are responsible for the full price of your ticket. There are no flight subsidies.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Applicants between 18-50 years old – regardless of previous Israel Program experience
- Identify as Jewish
- Basic knowledge of English (unless otherwise noted in the program description)
- Have a valid Passport and Israeli travel authorization (ETA-IL, Visa, etc)
- Have a passport valid for 90 days-six months from the end date of your trip (depending on your travel authorization)
- If you have already participated in a Volunteer program and received a flight subsidy or group flight, you can join a second Volunteer group if you purchase your own ticket and pay the $50 fee.
** Participation in this program does not affect future eligibility for Birthright Israel programs **
Application Process :
- Submit your application & choose your program dates
- Schedule your Zoom interview with one of our staff
- If accepted, receive an official acceptance email and pay $50 USD application fee (non-refundable)
- Pay your $550 program fee (fully refundable if you cancel before 65 days prior to departure)
OR purchase your own ticket (no subsidies for tickets purchased on your own) - Upload additional documents that we require (e.g. passport, medical form, travel authorization)
- Pack your bags to come volunteer in Israel!
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Program Dates
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Ages
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Departure Airport
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Home Base
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June 8-16 (Partnership with ZFA)
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26-34
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Melbourne, Australia
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Jerusalem
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Sold Out!
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June 15-25
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26-34
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Miami
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Jerusalem
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WAITLIST Only
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June 18-26
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26-50
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NYC Area
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Jerusalem
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June 30 - July 9 (Partnership with ZFA)
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18-22
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Melbourne, Australia
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Jerusalem
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June 30 - July 8
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28-50
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NYC Area
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Jerusalem
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July 2-10
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22-50
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Houston
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Jerusalem
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Sold Out!
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July 8-16
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18-40
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NYC
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Jerusalem
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August 4-14
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18-22
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NYC Area
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Jerusalem
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Pending Link
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August 5-17 (Women's Learning Group)
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18-26
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NYC Area
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Jerusalem
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August 13-21 (Women Only)
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18-40
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NYC Area
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Jerusalem
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August 27 - September 4
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26-50
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NYC Area
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Jerusalem
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Taglit-Birthright Israel's unique opportunity to stand with the people of Israel during these difficult times.
