BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL VOLUNTEER

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RECONNECT AND RENEW

In response to October 7th, Israelis united around a collective volunteering effort to fill gaps in society. The work to rebuild and renew is just getting started, and we invite you to rally your support for the people of Israel, in the land of Israel while the needs are greatest.

Birthright Israel Volunteer is an 8-14 day trip for can-do travelers seeking the opportunity to volunteer, connect, and renew together.

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SUBSIDIZED

Covers accommodations, programming, health insurance, some meals, supporting staff

OPTION #1 | USE A GROUP FLIGHT

A $600 program fee applies

OPTION #2 | ARRANGE YOUR OWN FLIGHT

A $50 registration fee applies

AGES 18-50

Trips are typically formed with similar age groups

ELIGIBILITY

Identify as Jewish

Most prior Israel programs are okay

Open globally to conversant English speakers

PROGRAM OPTIONS
Choose the volunteer track and age cohort that most inspires you to go for it!

TEL AVIV BASE

Our flagship volunteer experience – Pitch in when/where it's needed most, and return daily to our base in central Tel Aviv

JERUSALEM BASE

Pitch in when/where it's needed most, and return daily to our Jerusalem base –celebrate a traditional Shabbat together

KIBBUTZ RENEWAL

Live and volunteer on an impacted kibbutz in Israel's north or south during the week – enjoy a restful weekend based in Tel Aviv

ALL MEALS INCLUDED ON THE KIBBUTZ

25 YEARS OF BIRTHRIGHT

25 Years of Birthright

Celebrate 25 years of Birthright volunteering alongside fellow alumni – with upgraded hotels & special experiences along the way

TEL AVIV PRIDE

TLV Pride

Our flagship Tel Aviv-based volunteer experience – overlapping with the world-famous TLV Pride Festival on June 13th

SAR-EL – IDF BASE

Live on an IDF base during the week, providing vital logistical support – sorting supplies, packing materials, improving infrastructure

ALL MEALS INCLUDED ON THE BASE

EMT COURSE + VOLUNTEER

Get EMT certified (2 weeks) and volunteer (4 weeks) on a Magen David Adom ambulance team – Based in Haifa or Be'er Sheva

PROGRAM DATES

Volunteers can either fly on an optional group flight or arrange their own travel. If traveling on own*, land by 5:00pm on arrival day and leave anytime as of 12:01am on the final day (i.e., the trip ends whenever you wish that day). More about flights
NOTE: Volunteers can join up to two trips – consecutive or staggered dates

*There are two components to registration for the EMT Course + Volunteer. View the program description for additional details.

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BIRTHRIGHT VOLUNTEER?

All ages and backgrounds are invited to join the volunteer movement in Israel. Explore these options for travelers of all ages and for high school teens (subsidized).

READY TO GO?

Your part begins by launching your registration using the trip dates table above...

Choose your preferred trip and follow the link in the trip dates table above to launch your official registration

When registering, you'll need to select a gateway airport even if you don't want a group flight. You can indicate your plan to travel on your own later in the registration.

We'll follow up with an interview, discuss next steps, and get you ready for this important journey together

The trip is free, but you'll need to pay a $50 Birthright Israel registration fee once you've been accepted and a $550 flight fee if using the optional group flight

Trips scheduled through April 2025 also require a fully refundable $250 deposit

We'll send you a planning guide to arrange your travels and help you get ready with a pre-trip orientation session

PUT YOURSELF IN THE PICTURE!

PHOTO CREDIT: ARIEL ROSENBERG

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TAKING FLIGHT

The cost to volunteer in Israel is free – and flight support is offered to help get you here! The nature of the assistance offered is in transition and currently differs by season as follows:

WINTER SEASON
TRIPS TILL APRIL 2025

Arrange your own flight and get reimbursed

Reimbursements are issued post-program completion (with receipt) and can't exceed the ticket cost. More: Flight Subsidy Terms

• N. America, Asia, FSU: $700 US
• Latin America, S. America, C. America, Australia, S. Africa: $900 US
• Europe & Rest of World: $500 US

You can use any airline and can arrive early or extend post-trip.

EL AL Airlines 15% Discount Code

An additional discount code is available for volunteers flying non-stop roundtrip with EL AL Airlines. The discount and flight reimbursement can be combined. The discount code is provided after you accept your spot and pay the $50 USD registration fee. The code is not valid for flights in April 2025.

SUMMER SEASON
MAY 2025 TRIPS ONWARDS

OPTION #1 | Arrange your own flights

Land in Israel by 5:00pm on the arrival day. For trips starting in May, the arrival day is the second day of the program.

Leave the trip anytime as of 12:01am on the departure day (i.e., the program ends whenever you want on the final day).

Volunteers pay a $50 Birthright Israel non-refundable application fee.

IMPORTANT: When registering, you'll need to select a gateway airport even if you don't want a group flight. You can indicate your plan to travel on your own later in the registration.

OPTION #2 | Use the optional group flight

Flights are offered from select cities. Volunteers fly to Israel as a group but can extend their return flight (standard extension fee applies).

Flights from N. America cost $600 US (Europe flights cost $300 US) – of which, $50 applies as the non-refundable Birthright Israel application fee.

The group flight can be canceled for a full refund up to 65 days in advance, after which it is non-refundable.

Exact flight details will be made available once confirmed on a trip. Volunteers arrange their own travel to the gateway airport.

 

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
Visit the border communities, stand in solidarity with the families of the hostages, and get to know a group of Israeli peers.

EXPLORE
Most evenings and weekends are yours to discover Israel on your own

INCLUDED

Shared Accommodations

Volunteering Projects

Local Medical Insurance

Staff Escorts & Support

Social, Cross-Cultural & Educational Activities

Meals vary by Program – the minimum is breakfast daily

Volunteer in and visit the impacted border communities

ELIGIBILITY

Open globally to ages 18-50*

One year removed from high school

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

*View alternate volunteer trips for ages 50+ and high school-age teens

Safe travel during a time of conflict

While these remain difficult days in Israel, we are hosting 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.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Don't see the answer to a question on your mind? Contact us! We're here to get you there!

Overview & Eligibility

Logistics & Policies

Volunteering & Schedule

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OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS

During this challenging moment, we are especially grateful that this program has been made possible due to the vision and funding from Taglit-Birthright Israel in association with Mosaic United.

Israel Outdoors also extends special appreciation to these programmatic partners for their additional support:

IN THEIR WORDS
Be inspired by the authentic reflections of our awesome volunteers

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