Taglit-Birthright Israel's unique opportunity to stand with the people of Israel during these difficult times.
Join The Volunteer In Israel 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?
- $950 including airfare from North America
- $550 including airfare from Europe
- $1150 including airfare from Mexico, South America, Australia and New Zealand
- $950 including airfare from all other locations
- Domestic travel to departure city
- $8.50+/- for ETA-IL travel authorization (for those who require. Click here for more info.)
- Food & Snacks as desired
- Tips if relevant
What if I want to buy my own flight?
- Yes, you can purchase your own flight
- If you do, a $250 program fee will apply.
- 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 $250 program 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 $25 USD application fee (non-refundable)
- Pay your program fee (price depending upon your origin country + 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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Home Base
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Nov 23rd - 30th
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26-34
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21st - 30th
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26-34
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21st - 30th
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34-50
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Vancouver
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21st - Jan 4th
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18-26
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21st - Jan 4th
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18-26
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Los Angeles
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21st - Jan 4th
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18-26
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Miami
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21-30
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18-26
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Dec 21-30
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26-50
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Dec 23 - Jan 1st
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26-34
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Dec 22 - 31
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18-22
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Montreal
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Jerusalem
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Dec 23 - Jan 1st
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18-22
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Los Angeles
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Jerusalem
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Dec 23 - Jan 1st
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18-22
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Miami
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Jerusalem
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Jan 5th - 15th (All Womens)
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18-26
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Jan 11th - 22nd (In Partnership with ZFA)
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18-26
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Melbourne Australia
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Jerusalem
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February 15 - 24th
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26-34
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New York
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Jerusalem
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February 15 - 24th
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26-34
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New York
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Jerusalem
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Feb 22 - March 2nd
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26-34
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New York
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Jerusalem
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March 7th - 15th
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18-22
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New York
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Jerusalem
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March 7th - 15th
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26-50
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New York
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Jerusalem
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