Onward Volunteer is an 8-day or 14-day experience funded by Birthright Israel. Each trip hosts Jewish travelers (ages 18-40) from around the world for the opportunity to volunteer, connect, and renew together.
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PROGRAM DATES
Your part begins by registering for the track of your choice (see above). We'll follow-up to interview you, discuss next steps, and get you ready for this important journey together. Once accepted, you'll submit a non-refundable $50 USD registration fee and a fully refundable $250 USD trip deposit.
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VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer 4-6 hours per day in these example areas of need:
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
INCLUDED
Flight Reimbursement (see details)
Tel Aviv or Jerusalem Accommodations
Volunteering Projects
Local Medical Insurance
Airport Transfers
Staff Escorts
Social & Educational Activities
Basic Stipend for Meals
Volunteer and tour in the impacted border communities
ELIGIBILITY
Age Range: 18-40
(view our alternate program for ages 40+)
One year removed from high school
Most prior Israel program 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
FLYING TO ISRAEL
Arrange your own flight and get reimbursed as follows:
North America: $700 USD
Europe & FSU: $500 USD
Latin America: $900 USD
Other Countries: $700 USD
Reimbursements are issued following program completion with a receipt. Reimbursements cannot exceed the ticket cost. For more details, review our flight subsidy terms.
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. Blackout dates apply for flights to TLV departing after March 31 and flights from TLV departing between April 3-20 or April 27-May 5. 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.
ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTEER TRIP FOR ALL AGES
Everyone is welcome to volunteer! For adults age 40+, we offer a range of 4-day and 7-day trips. For high school-age teens, we offer a 10-day summer trip with BBYO. Both of these alternative volunteer opportunities are unaffiliated with Birthright Israel.
Safe travel during a time of conflict
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.
Overview & Eligibility
Logistics & Policies
Volunteering & Schedule
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Israel Outdoors also extends special appreciation to these programmatic partners for their additional support:
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