Kibbutz Volunteering in Israel
Kibbutz Volunteering
in Israel
Kibbutz Program Manager Mirinda Bosman•Go between person•Kibbutz- 1st OVC Program • The Kibbutz Volunteer Organization -50th Anniversary this year!
ELIGIBILITY 18 – 35 years of ageMales & femalesMust be available for a min 2monthsGood health recordSpeak EnglishOnly SA or EU Passports can applyEnergetic, Enthusiastic and Work drivenIndependent & ResponsibleLong Hours – Manual Labour ( 6 days per week 8- 10hrs per day) Volunteer program- Weekly stipend/pocket money – NO Salary
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WHAT IS A KIBBUTZ?• A kibbutz is a collective community in Israel that was traditionally based
on agriculture• type of settlement which is unique to Israel• Small society of people who live together communally according to
socialist principles. Kibbutzim • Privatized kibbutzim use their communal coffers to take care of the
elderly, sick, and those otherwise unable to earn high wages, and they also provide for health care, education, and culture for their members.
• Communities with Agriculture like dairy, farming, vegetable, also industries like water purifying, making of Olive Oil, diary products etc.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF KIBBUTZ
Kibbutz Kfar Blum
Golan Heights
WHY VOLUNTEER IN A KIBBUTZ?
MULTICULTURAL
• Working with people from around the world.• Learn about new
languages, culture and religion of the Israeli people.• Unique way of living
no where else in the world gives this experience.
JOB EXPEREINCEE X P E R I E N C E I N F I E L D S YO U
W I L L N O T N O R M A L LY B E A B L E T O G E T E X P E R I E N C E
TYPICAL JOBS ON A KIBBUTZ
FREE ACC & FOOD• MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION
IS FREE. • BUFFET TYPE OF MEALS OR
MEAL VOUCHERS.
ADVENTURE & TRAVELL ING
K I B B U T Z TA K E YO U O N F R E E T R I P S T O S E E I S R A E L
SHORT CONTRACTS
•Minimum 2months max 1 Year•Great Holiday program. •Add on to Summer Camps.•Option to extend visa after 3 months
COSTApplication Fee R 3 500
R5800 approx ILS1610 Other Fees Medical HIV Tests
IncludedTravel Insurance R 3 650
R10,000-R12,000- ReturnApproximately R22,000
Spending Money Minimum R10,000
AirfareTOTAL
Registration Fee - Paid in Israel
Visa Fees
EASY APPLICATION
PROCESS
PROCESS• Complete application forms and
documents
• HIV and Medical test – fit and Healthy
• Clear Head and Shoulder Color photo
• Colour copy of passport
• Visa takes 3 weeks
• Visa can only be granted max 60 days before departure min 3 weeks.
FLIGHTS• Do not book your ticket
before visa is received
• OVC does all tickets
• Most direct option with El Al.