Registration for Volunteer programs is open for trips through December!
Register for a Volunteer in Israel program here!
Since October 7th, Jews from across the, world regardless of affiliation or background have sought out ways to give back and lift up our brothers and sisters who have been most effected. It’s this unified sense of purpose that compels us to travel to Israel and lend hands-on support where it’s most needed.
Each Onward Volunteer program, is an opportunity to give back and connect during this unique time for the Jewish people.
The cost of the program is only $50 (submitted once accepted to the program).
- Agriculture
- Logistical Center
- Flight reimbursement of $500-$900 (see more details below)
- 15% coupon on a direct flight to Israel with ELAL
- $100 a week partial food subsidy
- Apartments in Jerusalem with safe rooms
- Transportation from and to the airport
- Volunteer placement
- Work hours: 4-6 hours per day
- Free time in the afternoon and most nights
- Organized transportation to volunteer sites
- Health insurance
- Educational/ Social programming
- Meeting with Israeli peers
- Support Staff
**Please Note: You must land in Israel no later than 4PM on the Program Start/Landing Date and depart after 4PM on the final day of the program**
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Start Date
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End Date
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Length
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Ages
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Trip Name
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August 4th
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August 11th
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8-day
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18-35
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Register Now |
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August 26th
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September 2nd |
8-day
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18-35
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Register Now |
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September 2nd
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September 9th |
8-day
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18-35
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Register Now |
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November 26th
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December 3rd
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8-day |
18-35
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Register Now |
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December 17th
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December 24th
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8-day
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18-35
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Register Now |
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December 24th
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December 31st
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8-day
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18-35
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Register Now |
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January 1st
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January 8th
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8-day
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18-35
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Registration Opens Soon! |
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January 9th
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January 16th
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8-day
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18-35
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Registration Opens Soon! |
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January 20th
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January 27th
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8-day
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18-35
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Registration Opens Soon! |
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February 17th
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February 24th
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8-day
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18-35
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Registration Opens Soon! |
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March 17th
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March 24th
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8-day
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18-35
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Registration Opens Soon!
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Eligibility:
- Applicants between 18-35 years old – regardless of previous Israel Program experience
- Preference to those who have already participated in Israel programs
- Identify as Jewish
- Basic knowledge of English (unless otherwise noted in the program description)
- Have a valid Passport (valid for at least 6 months after the program end date)
- Cannot have participated in two Birthright Israel Onward Volunteer programs.
** Participation in this program does not affect future eligibility for Birthright Israel programs**
Flight Stipends:
- Reimbursements are provided on roundtrip flights only and will be provided to participants who have successfully completed their volunteer program.
- Arrange your own flight and get reimbursed as follows:
- North America & FSU: $700 USD
- Europe : $500 USD
- Latin America: $900USD
- Other Countries: $700 USD
- The level of the reimbursement cannot surpass the cost of the ticket.
- Flights with layovers must have stopovers under 24 hours
- Flights cannot surpass 4 months in duration
- You will need to present plane tickets and proof of purchase to the program organizer in order to receive your refund.
- Refunds will be carried out approximately 6 weeks following program completion.
- An ELAL exclusive offer for 15% off on direct flights to Israel (code is available after you have been accepted to the program)
**Please Note: If you have already received a flight reimbursement from a previous Birthright Israel Volunteer program, you will NOT be eligible for another flight reimbursement.**
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For any questions, please email volunteer@israelfreespirit.com.