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May 29, 2014

Discover Israel and Volunteer in the Negev!

Discover the Negev Desert and its geological, cultural and historical treasures!

October 30 - November 13, 2014

Join other Jewish professionals and volunteers in Yerucham, the Federation's partnership community in Israel's Negev region.

Volunteers are needed to:

  • Teach conversational English
  • Implement social media strategies
  • Communicate with donors
  • Consult with local non-profits and businesses
  • Take photos

Have a skill not listed here? We can identify a volunteer project built around your skills and interests.

Cost*: Fulltime Miami-Dade County residents: $1,000; Non-residents: $3,400
*Includes housing, airport transfers in Israel, health insurance, customized volunteer placement, workshops, day trips in the region, a meal with the Culinary Queens of Yerucham and a celebratory barbecue.

For more information, please contact Julia Franks at 786.866.8497 or email [email protected].

In cooperation with Skilled Volunteers for Israel.

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