Description

Perfect for the adventurers among us, this "team" program offers an insider's view of Israel. You work on an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) base performing non-combat civilian support duties such as packing medical supplies; repairing machinery and equipment; building fortifications; and cleaning, painting, and maintaining the base. Working alongside soldiers, base employees, and other volunteers, you will help Israel shoulder its defense burden.

Highlights

- a five-day work week, with possibly one or more off-base tours.
- 3-night weekends off base.
- the opportunity to spend Shabbat with an Israeli family, if you ask for "home hospitality".
- the opportunity to meet and work with Israelis from all walks of life.
- a genuinely warm welcome for volunteering.
- an adventure of a lifetime with like-minded people.
- immense personal satisfaction.

Qualifications

Ages 17 and older, no upper limit, capable of light physical work.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

90 USD

Cost Includes:

• Registration fees

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Maintenance
• Painting
• Renovation
• Repairs
• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

A typical volunteer can only be described as any person wishing to help Israel.

Age Range

17 to young at heart

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 20

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone/Video Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

7 days

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Sar-El's Mission Statement

Sar-El Australia is your local representative to be a volunteer in Israel. Year-round programs are available to the young and young at heart. Do useful civilian, non-combat work on army bases. Visit Israel and donate your work effort. Meet and work closely with Israelis for 1,2 or 3 weeks. Enjoy the culture, lifestyle and work ethic of Israel. Make friends from around the world What to Expect for FREE: to be housed in basic IDF accommodation; men and women separately; to receive an IDF work uniform while on base; to be served three kosher meals daily in the base dining room; to enjoy lectures and other evening activities. You will have a five-day work week, with possibly one or more off-base tours; 3-night weekends off base; the opportunity to spend Shabbat with an Israeli family, if you ask for home hospitality; the opportunity to meet and work with Israelis from all walks of life; a genuinely warm welcome for volunteering; an adventure of a lifetime with like-minded people; immense personal satisfaction.

Year Founded

1982

Sar-El is a Jews and non-Jews welcome based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.