Welcome
Oranim's Community Involvement program offers you an incredible opportunity to spend 5 meaningful months immersed in Israeli society as a functioning member of the community, and get the real experience of free community involvement. You will be exposed to life in Israel by living among its citizens, volunteering in Israel and working together strengthening your ties with the country and its people. You will not be a tourist while in Israel; you will become part of the family! With our volunteering in Israel based in communities with large immigrant populations, Community Involvement participants will be able to feel the difference they're volunteering has done within the community.
Community Involvement is currently offered in three different communities. Each program varies from the other and offers a different focus on volunteering in Israel. Click on one of the communities below to learn more!
Core Components
All participants on Oranim's Community Involvement program get to enjoy the following core components:
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Community Based Residence
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Participants live within the community in which they volunteer in - not on isolated campuses.
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Quality Living Arrangements
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Participants live in fully-furnished apartments or villas, two or three roommates per room.
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Meaningful Service Opportunities
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Participants will choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities according to their skills, background and interests. Options vary per community.
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Learn and Use Hebrew
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Participants attend between 60 to 120 hours of Hebrew Ulpan - learning practical Hebrew that can be used during all of their daily activities.
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Trips & Special Excursions
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Participants will enjoy educational excursions throughout Israel - exploring Israel's truly unique cities through 10 days of trips.
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Host Families
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Participants are offered to be paired with an Israeli host family with whom they can enjoy Holidays, Shabbat dinners and family outings.
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Educational Enrichments
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Learn about topics related to Israel including culture, history, politics, religion and current events from your program guides and outside lecturers.
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