Volunteer in Israel for the 20th Anniversary of ShinShinim
Following October 7th, volunteers worldwide have united around a collective effort to fill gaps and provide support.
Now, it's a new day in Israel, and the work to rebuild and repair Israeli society is just getting started. We warmly invite the ShinShinim school and synagogue educators and staff, alongside host families, other community partner institutions, lay leaders, alumni, and supporters to join us for this unique experience to support the people of Israel, in the land of Israel, while the needs are greatest.
Volunteer in Israel is a unique 8-day opportunity for can-do travelers seeking to volunteer, reconnect, and renew together.
SUBSIDIZED
Covers 4 star hotel, programming, health insurance, select meals
ARRANGE YOUR OWN FLIGHT
A $1,300 USD program fee
Please reach out to Adina [email protected] for more details on booking your flight
Volunteers can upgrade to a single room for an additional $125 USD per night.
ELIGIBILITY
Identify as Jewish
Ages 18-75
ShinShinim school and synagogue educators and staff, alongside host families, other community partner institutions, lay leaders, alumni, and supporters
SIGN UP
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Launch your registration for the Toronto ShinShinim trip on the Birthright Israel site – it only takes a few minutes, and it's commitment-free
You'll need to pay a $1,300 USD Birthright Israel program fee
A team member from Israel Outdoors will follow up with an interview, discuss next steps, and get you ready for this important journey together
We'll send you a planning guide to arrange your travels and help you get ready with a pre-trip orientation session
Arrange your own flights
Volunteers pay a $1,300 USD program fee.
Please reach out to Adina [email protected] for more details on how to book your flight.
CANCELLATION TERMS
You can cancel your trip for a full refund up to 65 days before your trip departs, after which the payment is non-refundable.
An additional $25 USD application fee also applies and is non-refundable
THE EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer ~4-6 hours per day when/where it's needed most. Example projects may include renewing damaged communities in the north or south, assisting farmers who lost their workforce, and providing logistical support.
CONNECT
This special 20th Anniversary ShinShinim Alumni Reunion, brings together past participants from across the years to visit the border communities, stand in solidarity with the families of the former hostages, and get to know a group of Israeli peers.
EXPLORE
There will be ample free time to explore and visit your favourite spots!
INCLUDED
4 star Double Occupancy Hotels*
Volunteering Projects
Local Medical Insurance
Staff Escorts & Support
Airport transfers for volunteers on the optional group flight
Social, Cross-Cultural & Educational Activities
Breakfast daily, Shabbat dinner & lunch, and select additional meals
*Volunteers stay in accommodations with two travelers per room. Volunteers can upgrade to a single room for an additional fee of US$125 per night per person.
*Upgrade to a single at israeloutdoors.com/roomrequest.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to adults ages 18-75
ShinShinim school and synagogue educators and staff, alongside host families, other community partner institutions, lay leaders, alumni, and supporters
Identifying as Jewish
Conversational in English + possess a passport
Most prior Israel program experience is OK
Volunteer participation will not affect your future eligibility for Birthright Israel, Onward, or Masa programs
SAFE TRAVEL COMMITMENT
Since December 2023, we have hosted thousands of can-do volunteers responsibly – and we'll continue to do so as long as we are confident in being able to provide a safe and meaningful experience. Rest assured, 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.
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