Yahel's Volunteering Hub Managers
Shachar Kaplan Dadon
Haifa Hub Manager
Shachar grew up in a small community in the Galilee. During her year of service in the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel in Haifa she got involved for the first time in both nature conservation and informal education and discovered the special connection of the two. Spending time volunteering in social periphery cities in Israel had given her a new perspective about social change and the great impact that ordinary people have on their community. After her national service, she took a year off to volunteer in Nepal and travel. There she experienced the devastating 2015 earthquake and witnessed the resilience of the Nepali people. This life-changing event left a mark on her, shaping her subsequent social and educational activities. While pursuing her bachelors degree in special education she co-founded and led a student organization aiming to improve teachers training. Through this endeavor she learned that with the right partners, welcomed changes are possible even within conservative systems. In the past few years Shachar has been living in Haifa and working as a special education teacher for youth at-risk alongside tour guiding in Israel. Now as a master’s student in the Ruderman program for American Jewish Studies at Haifa University, she is excited to see how her diverse experiences will contribute to the Yahel Israel community.​​
Natali Getahon
Southern Hub Manager
Natali is the daughter of parents who were born in Ethiopia and immigrated to Israel in 1991. Natali herself was born in Jerusalem and raised in Ofra, a small settlement in Judea and Samaria. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Management from Ben Gurion University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business Administration through the Mandel Social Leadership Program at BGU.
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For the past six years, Natali has called Be'er Sheva home and has developed a deep appreciation for life in Israel's periphery. Justice and equal opportunities serve as the cornerstones of her social activism. Natali has extensive experience in facilitating groups, providing personal guidance, and empowering youth and students in various capacities such as coordinator, guide, and manager.
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Throughout her career in nonprofit organizations, Natali has been driven by the belief that leadership can unlock personal potential and drive social change. She is passionate about working alongside people to contribute to making the world a better place to live in.
Avigayil Schwartz
Central Hub Manager
Born in New York, Avigayil made Aliyah with her parents as a young child and grew up in Karnei Shomron. She served doing National Service in Jerusalem with new Olim, and has worked at various informal education positions, leading educational tourism groups across Israel for several years. She has been involved in many different roles, from social counseling to participants of all ages to coordinating logistics on many levels. She has managed volunteering for other nonprofits as well, which holds a special place in her heart. She also spent time doing agricultural work for farmers across Israel.
She is passionate about the environment, and is always trying to discover more sustainable ways and approaches that can potentially work for a better future. She loves sparking conversation and bridging between people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Her other passions include grounding in nature and discovering new places and ideas. Her interest in such led her to study Permaculture, and eventually to get her B.Sc. in Soil and Water Science and Agronomy at The Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot.