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Young Leadership Division Volunteer Trip to Israel

December 26, 2024 - January 2, 2025

Young Leadership Division is headed to Israel December 26, 2024 – January 2, 2025.  

YOU have the chance to volunteer in Israel, for Israel, with Atlanta young adults (ages 22-40). In response to October 7th, Israelis of all backgrounds united around a collective volunteering effort to fill gaps in society. In this unique moment, we invite you to rally your support for the people of Israel, in the land of Israel, while the needs are greatest. 

This program is funded by Birthright Israel, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, and Jewish Federations of North America for Atlantans between the ages of 22-40. 

Questions? Email Becca Langfelder at rlangfelder@jewishatlanta.org 

Program Dates
Plan to land in Israel by 5:00pm on December 26th, 2024. Depart Israel any time after 12:01am on January 2nd, 2025 (i.e., the night of January 1st) 

Volunteering

Volunteer 4-6 hours/day in areas of need such as: 

  • Logistical Centers: package food & clothing for displaced communities, security service, etc.
  • Agriculture: Assist farmers harvesting crops so they don’t go to waste and can be donated to those who are in need now more than ever.
  • Connect: Beyond volunteering, we’ll visit the border communities, stand in solidarity with the families of the hostages, and get to know a group of Israeli peers. 

Eligibility

  • Age range: 22-40 
  • Most prior Israel experience OK. 
    • Identifying as Jewish
    • English-Speaking 
    • Valid Passport

Note: Volunteer participation will not affect your future eligibility for Birthright Israel, Onward, or Masa programs.  

Included

  • Partial Flight Reimbursement of $1,000 (see registration page for more details)  
  • Tel Aviv hotel accommodations near the beach
  • Breakfast, lunch on volunteer days, Shabbat dinner and a group farewell dinner
  • Basic stipend for meals
  • Volunteering projects
  • Local medical insurance
  • Staff escorts
  • Social & educational activities
  • Volunteer and tour in the impacted border communities   

Program Cost

  • Participation requires a non-refundable $50 USD registration fee and a $250 USD security deposit, which is refundable if you are in good standing at the end of the program. 
  • Housing, transportation to and from volunteer placements, transportation to and from the airport, health insurance, and organized activities are all included in the cost of the program. A modest stipend of $100 USD per week for food is also provided. Housing in conventional hotel accommodations.
  • You are responsible for travel to and from Israel. A flight reimbursement is available – $1,000 flight subsidy.  

Safety

While these are difficult days in Israel, this organized volunteering initiative will proceed only if we are confident in being able to provide a safe and meaningful travel experience. Rest assured that we provide 24 x 7 staff supervision, all of our accommodations are equipped with “safe rooms”, and we travel together as a group for organized programming.

Details

Start:
December 26
End:
January 2, 2025
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Venue

Israel
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