Volunteering
“Volunteering makes me feel significant.
It infuses my life with meaning and lets me make a difference”
Spirit of Israel Mentor
Our Volunteering programs
Did You Know?
Studies show that volunteers live happier and longer lives…
It may sound like an old cliché but the truth is that this has actually been scientifically proven: not only does volunteering help us be better people and can significantly change the lives of others, recent scientific research indicates that volunteering is beneficial to our health!
Today it is clear to all that volunteering in any framework improves our mood and makes us happier people. Volunteering is a source of personal strength and value, and provides us with the perspective to appreciate what we have.
96%
of volunteers are satisfied with their lives
1,100,000
Israelis volunteer
Volunteering with the Spirit of Israel
Spirit of Israel volunteers take on extensive, meaningful social action initiatives with thousands of at-risk children, youth and young adults between the ages 8-25 across Israel including Youth Futures, Youth Villages, Pre-Military Mechinot and many more.
Interested in volunteering with us?
Contact Rami Tzarfati, Phone: +972-52-6130141, Email: rami@spiritofisrael.org.il
Cycling with the Stars
A mentoring program that encourages biking as a therapeutic sport for kids living at Youth Villages. Through cycling and outdoor challenges, they learn to overcome physical and mental difficulties.
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One on One
The Spirit of Israel's mentoring program helps Youth Village students and graduates without supportive families who face difficulties during transitional periods in their lives. Program participants don't have an adult figure to consult with, and our mentors accompany them on a volunteer basis for a significant period of at least 5 years, filling this gap.
Read moreYouth Village Volunteer Forum
A unique leadership group forum accompanies the directors of the 5 different Youth Villages in which the Spirit of Israel works. Forum members assist with strategic planning, initiating and implementing social, educational and other programs to benefit the students
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Corporate Volunteering Initiatives
More and more Israeli companies are realizing that their employees can make a significant contribution to society through volunteering. The Spirit of Israel helps dozens of leading Israeli companies plan and implement volunteer activities, while taking care to match community needs with those of the company.
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