Description

LeadEarth is a leadership program for young professionals who want to gain experience in social action, community empowerment, and environmental and international development. Volunteers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Israeli and Indian life.

In the first part of the program, participants live study and volunteer in Kibbutz Ein Zivan. Receive professional training in the fields of sustainable development and project management. In the second part of the program, volunteers move to the Tamil Nadu region of India where they live in a community of international volunteers and work with grassroots NGOs, including, Center for Culture and Development (CCD) and Sadhana Forest. These organization guide the volunteers in initiating, developing and operating a community project of their own focused on spreading environmental awareness through informal education.

LeadEarth alumni receive ongoing support to continue their involvement in social and environmental action in India and/or their home community.

Why LeadEarth?
LeadEarth offers participants the opportunity to channel their commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world) through international development and environmental awareness in Israel and India.

Facilities / Lodging / Meals
* Full accommodation in Israel and India with free wireless Internet access
* Apartments with privet kitchen and bathrooms in Israel
* Housing in India includes "Living off the grid" in an eco-farm (with solar-produced electricity, compost toilets, chemical free organic food)

Program Highlights
* Prepare yourself for further studies and professional job opportunities in environmental studies, sustainability, international development and project management.
* Get to know Israel and India through living and working with local communities.
* Work and train with the next generation of international young Jewish social entrepreneurs.
* Professional training in sustainable living. Topics covered include: clean energy, building design, composting, use of chemical-free products, and organic farming.
* Take part in a survivor seminar
* Receive training certificates from leading NGOs in Israel and India.

Highlights

Extras and core contents:

* Professional training and studies in the fields of sustainable living including: compost toilets, clean energy, building design, use of chemical-free products and organic farming.

* Work and train with the next generation of Jewish young leaders from North America, Europe, Australia and Israel.

* Get to know Israel and India and live, learn and interact with their local communities.

* Prepare yourself for further studies and professional job opportunities in environmental studies, sustainability, international development and project management.

* Be a part of the future "International Jewish service Corps".

* Get Diplomas and certificates from leading NGO's in Israel and India.

Join us for a true life changing journey.

Qualifications

Individuals that are college graduates or have experience in social action or environmental awareness projects.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

please contact us

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Environment
• Tree Planting
• Volunteer Management
• Women
• Youth Development

Age Range

20-30

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 15

Scholarships are Available

MASA grants

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Adam LeAdam's Mission Statement

Adam LeAdam's goals: Strengthening the sense of belonging and interaction between Israel and Jewish communities of the Diaspora. Creating a new generation of young Jewish leadership based on Tikkun Olam principles. Providing assistance to communities in need in Israel and worldwide while building a framework for the International Jewish Service Corps. Improving and cultivating the socio- political image of Israel in the international arena.

Year Founded

2008

Adam LeAdam is a Jewish based organization. We do require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.