Spend Next Year Volunteering in a Predominantly Ethiopian Israeli Neighborhood

Are you interested in making a difference in Israel? The Yahel Social Change Program gives Jewish young adults an unparalleled opportunity to live, learn and volunteer alongside Israelis in a predominantly Ethiopian Israeli neighborhood.

Interested? Applications are now open (program dates September 2012 – June 2013). Our first deadline is April 1, 2012 (*preference will be given to early applicants). Click here to apply.

Program Highlights

• Live as part of the local Ethiopian Israeli community and experience the community’s culture, tradition and way of life
• Volunteer with a grassroots organization to learn first hand about social change and community empowerment, and contribute in a sustainable manner to these efforts through direct service
• Grow professionally by teaching in the local schools, working with at-risk youth, working in community gardens and cultivating deep relationships with your peers and community members
• Explore the country and engage with Israeli social change initiatives through meetings with social entrepreneurs and policy makers
• Create and build a vibrant community that learns and works together, forming the basis for individual and mutual growth

Do all of this and more for only $1,000 (flight, housing and all program expenses included).

Want to know more? Contact Rachel Zieleniec, Yahel Social Change Program alumna and current Yahel Recruitment Associate, at Rachel@yahelisrael.com or 216-466-1764.