We would like to present to you the VOIS -an official program of the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services of the State of Israel. 1,000 volunteers from 45 countries around the world come each year to volunteer in VOIS social service placements in Israel.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone over 18 can apply!
What do you do as a volunteer?
Volunteers assist people with special needs personally and in groups. Volunteers support the professional staff in their daily routine, workshops and in paramedical treatment
(physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy). In some placements, work is early morning until early afternoon, in others, noon until evening, or in a split manner.
What volunteer placements do we offer?
There is a variety of placements all over Israel from north to south, in over a 100 different locations! Placements are multi-age residential care, elderly homes, occupational centers, community centers, and boarding schools. Volunteers do not replace staff, but support them in giving extra care.
How do you choose a placement?
When you apply, you can select your preferences. This depends on need, availability and application type (individual or via recruitment organizations). In the case of
a mismatch, it is possible to move to another placement.
How long can you volunteer for?
Our program is long term oriented since most of the populations in our social care placements require long term care. Volunteering service is 5 days a week, for a total of 35 hours per week, between 6-12 months.
Will you have time to travel in Israel while volunteering?
Yes. You will have 2 days off each week, in addition 2 days off each month and 4 days around Christmas and New Year's. Israel is a small country, so this time can easily be used to visit all the exciting sites in Israel.
Why should you volunteer in VOIS?
VOIS is fully supervised and managed by the Ministry of
Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services of the State of Israel. Through the experience of volunteering in social services, you will engage in challenging yet rewarding work that will help you explore your best and will stay with you for the rest of your life.
More info:
www.molsa.gov.il/vois
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Contact:
Department of Volunteering
+972 (0) 2-5085461
Department of International Relations
+972 (0) 2-5085490
Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services
State of Israel