Volunteers for Israel Mid-Atlantic Region

Volunteers For Israel® (VFI) IDF Base Option

This program offers volunteers the opportunity to work on military bases performing non-combat civilian support duties such as packing medical supplies, repairing machinery and equipment, preparing meals, painting and otherwise maintaining the base. Volunteers work side-by-side with the young men and women of IDF (Israel Defense Forces) to help Israel shoulder its defense burden. Volunteers are housed in barracks on a base, and receive 3 kosher meals per day. Work uniforms and boots are provided. Evening programming and some touring opportunities during the work week are provided.

Standard program is 3 weeks; have a 2-week program and occasionally a 1-week program. Work week is Sunday-Thursday

Also: 4 -week Volunteer for the Nursing Homes and Hospital Option. This program enables volunteers to work in a nursing home or hospital environment. Applicants may be placed in in long-term care or psychiatric institutions, or in retirement/nursing home centers, or civilian hospitals. Applicants must request hospital work in the special programs area on their application. Volunteers must commit to a minimum of 4 weeks (one month). We must have this information 4 weeks (one month) prior to the applicant’s program date in order to make the necessary arrangements. Hospital assignments are granted subject to availability.

Location

13801 Bonsal Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20906