Kibbutz in Israel

  Israel

Haifa

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: year-round

Description: A beautiful Kibbutz in Israel, located east of Haifa. Founded in 1936, this kibbutz now has 1000 people of many nationalities. Volunteers between 18 and 29 can stay 2 to 5 months, working in exchange for room and board - they usually have between 20 and 28 volunteers at any time from all over the world. Work can be in the kitchen, orchards, fish ponds, fish hatcheries, water lily ponds, dairy, dining room, nursing home, or children's zoo. Both English and Hebrew are widely spoken. Volunteers work one day per week with Ethiopian refugees - work with children, playing games, teaching English, and helping with homework.   Volunteers work 7 hours a day, 6 days a week, and will receive 2 additional vacation days/month. Meals are provided as well as small amount of weekly pocket money for personal expenses. There is an on-site library, museum, swimming pool, ball courts, disco, post office, general store, market, and optometrist.

Cost in US$: 700 plus travel expenses

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: A small amount of weekly pocket money is provided for personal expenses.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Typically our volunteers are gap year students aged 17-35. Volunteers placed by our organization are eager, outgoing, take initiative and are dedicated to international and local service work.

Age Range: 17-35

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Israel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement: Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded: 1993