The Kibbutz Movement Volunteers Program - your gateway to the true kibbutz experience.
It’s your chance to step into a unique lifestyle, gain practical life skills, and make friends from all over the world. You’ll work together, have fun, and explore the many wonders of Israel. By the time you return home, we hope you’ll carry a deeper and more balanced understanding of Israel - and maybe even become an ambassador of goodwill in your own community.
We welcome volunteers aged 18-35, in good health and with a solid knowledge of English. The minimum stay is 10 weeks, and you can choose to extend up to 12 months.
What volunteering looks like
You’ll be placed in a variety of workplaces - first and foremost in service branches that support the kibbutz community, such as the dining hall, kitchen, laundry, and other communal services. In addition, volunteers may work in farms, orchards, factories, tourist facilities, and more. Work hours depend on your placement, but usually it’s about 8.5 hours a day, 5 days a week. In return, you get:
- Accommodation & meals provided by the kibbutz (note: in privatized kibbutzim, you may prepare your own meals).
- A monthly pocket money allowance.
- 2 vacation days per month (not including Saturdays).
- Laundry service, a volunteer club, and access to all the facilities and cultural activities of the kibbutz.
- Trips around Israel and enrichment seminars every two months on Israeli society (after 3 months of volunteering).
Living in the kibbutz
Most rooms are shared by two volunteers, though sometimes three. On your first day, the volunteer coordinator will welcome you, explain daily routines and rules, and give you a short tour. Each kibbutz has its own coordinator who supports volunteers throughout their stay.
Health Insurance
The health insurance that every volunteer is required to purchase through us is specially designed for the volunteer program. It provides coverage for emergencies, medication, hospitalization, ambulatory services, emergency room visits, and more. For any medical need, volunteers can turn to the kibbutz clinic.
Please note - the insurance does not cover any kind of dental treatment.
Security deposit
Some kibbutzim ask for a deposit of about $100. This is only to cover potential damages to kibbutz property or cases where a volunteer leaves without giving at least two weeks’ notice to the coordinator.
Ready for the challenge? Come work hard, meet amazing people, and discover Israel in a way no tourist ever could.