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Spend this winter break in Israel doing meaningful work with Arab communities in the North of Israel. During this 4 week community-based service program, you will volunteer alongside Druze young adults in different Druze communities. This is a unique opportunity to get to know the Druze community, learn/practice Arabic, gain experience working with children and learn about community-based social change work in Israel. ​
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This program is built together with Horizons for the Future and will include Israeli Druze youth and young adults who will join together with international volunteers in support of local community initiatives. This program will be based in the Carmiel area and include 30 volunteers - 20 international and 10 Israeli volunteers.
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Program Dates: TBD
Onward Israel Social Justice and Community Services gives young adults the opportunity to live and intern in one of Israel’s most diverse cities and to be a part of the rich diversity that exists in Israeli society while gaining professional development skills in the field of community-based social action and change.
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The Social Justice and Community Services program is an 8-week internship program based in the mixed and multicultural city of Haifa.
Come spend 8 weeks exploring the many political, social, economic, and cultural challenges that exist within Israel. In the form of an internship, you will join NGOs, non-profit organizations, private companies, and government institutions that are working on shared society and community-action-related projects on a daily basis. Develop an understanding of the complexity of Israel from within, while making a difference, gaining professional experience, and exploring Israel on your own terms.
Program Dates: June 14 – August 8, 2023
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Learn more and apply at Onward Israel's website
Yahel and Rutgers School of Social Work are partnering for an academic-credit summer program in the Ramat Eliyahu neighborhood of Rishon LeZion! Social work students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through supervised placements such as working with the elderly in support groups, special-needs schools, and a program for adults with mental and physical disabilities. Additionally, students will be exposed to Israel’s toughest social challenges, while traveling around the country to meet with marginalized communities and social change makers. Students will receive field practicum credit or elective credit upon completion of the program.
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Accommodation: Apartments provided by Yahel Israel in the Ramat Eliyahu neighborhood of Rishon LeZion.
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Program Dates: July 4, 2023 – July 28, 2023
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Learn more and apply at the Rutgers Global website.