Description

Oranim's Community Involvement program offers you an incredible opportunity to spend 5 meaningful months immersed in Israeli society as a functioning member of the community, and get the real experience of free community involvement. You will be exposed to life in Israel by living among its citizens, volunteering in Israel and working together strengthening your ties with the country and its people. You will not be a tourist while in Israel; you will become part of the family! With our volunteering in Israel based in communities with large immigrant populations, Community Involvement participants will be able to feel the difference they're volunteering has done within the community.

Community Involvement is currently offered in three different communities. Each program varies from the other and offers a different focus on volunteering in Israel.

Highlights

All participants on Oranim's Community Involvement program get to enjoy the following core components:

* Community Based Residence: Participants live within the community in which they volunteer in - not on isolated campuses.

* Quality Living Arrangements: Participants live in fully-furnished apartments or villas, two or three roommates per room.

* Meaningful Service Opportunities: Participants will choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities according to their skills, background and interests. Options vary per community.

* Learn and Use Hebrew: Participants attend between 60 to 120 hours of Hebrew Ulpan - learning practical Hebrew that can be used during all of their daily activities.

* Trips & Special Excursions: Participants will enjoy educational excursions throughout Israel - exploring Israel's truly unique cities through 10 days of trips.

* Host Families: Participants are offered to be paired with an Israeli host family with whom they can enjoy Holidays, Shabbat dinners and family outings.

* Educational Enrichments: Learn about topics related to Israel including culture, history, politics, religion and current events from your program guides and outside lecturers.

Qualifications

Program participants must be Jewish, English-speaking, between the ages of 18-35, have not been on an organized long-term program since September 2004 and have graduated high school by the program start date.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English
• French
• Russian
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

0 - USD 3,000

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-30

This Program is open to

American, Canadian, European, Australian and South African Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 10+

Scholarships are Available

Program pricing reflects MASA Israel scholarships. Additional funding may also be available.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Oranim Israel Programs's Mission Statement

Oranim, helping you experience a fantastic and meaningful journey with many unique programs in Israel. Use your passions and talents to inspire and to serve Israel. Through our various programs in Israel, you can become part of an Israeli community, living among friends who share your adventurous spirit and desire to give. You can learn to speak Hebrew like a Sabra, explore Israel like never before, and make life-long friendships. Our most important goal is being able to create a meaningful and special experience in Israel for everyone, in every age group. Oranim's programs in Israel give you the opportunity to experience life in Israel, while learning and broadening your horizon with the Israel society, by enjoying the wonderful and beautiful places. With a variety of different experiences and programs, such as Volunteering in Israel, Interning in Israel, or simply Studying in Israel, you will emerge with a sense of personal growth all while making meaningful contributions and working side-by-side with Israelis.

Year Founded

1986