Gap Year Programs in Rural Areas,Israel

Join this unique wildlife conservation program in the spectacular desert landscape of the Arava, Israel and help to re-populate the nature reserve with the species of animals mentioned in the Bible! Located in the Arava valley, the mission of Wildlife Reserve is to establish reproduction groups for populations of wild animals that are mentioned in the Bible; but have disappeared from the landscape, as well as for other endangered desert animals. The reserve is dotted with Acacia trees and includes a variety of desert habitats: an Acacia forest, a salt marsh, and sand dunes. The reserve has three parts: a three-acre penned-in open area, where herds of herbivorous animals live in conditions similar to those in the wild; the Predators Centre, where reptiles, small desert animals, and large predators are on display; and the Desert Night Life Exhibition Hall, where night and day are reversed so that visitors to the reserve can observe nocturnal animals during their active hours. GoEco volunteers will join the Wildlife Reserve staff with its on-going conservation and animal care work.

Israel offers plenty of historical sites, beaches and hiking trails, and is home to the famous Red Sea and Dead Sea! The coral reefs along Isreal's shores are recognised as one of the best diving locations in the world! In Tel Aviv you can discover a modern city and party hotspot that never sleeps, as a contrast to one of the most ancient cities in the world: Jerusalem. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer: from working in the desert, in the sea, or within much-needed community projects.