Yahel Social Change Program

The Yahel Social Change Program is a unique 9-month service learning experience for young adults between the ages of 21 and 27. The program combines hands-on volunteer work with in-depth learning and immersion. Participants are placed in either the city of Lod or the Ramat Eliyahu neighborhood in Rishon LeZion, working with diverse communities such as the Ethiopian-Israeli, Arab-Israeli and others.

Learn more about the Yahel Social Change Program by reading our Informational Brochure

Explore Israel by living, learning and volunteering at the local level. Make meaningful contributions to Israeli society by collaborating with different Israeli grassroots organizations working in the fields of empowerment and education. View Israel through the lens of social change.

The Yahel Social Change Program costs only $1,000 (including flight) for those eligible for a Masa Grant.

Program Dates:

September 25, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Eligibility:

Applicants must be between the ages of 21-27 and hold an undergraduate degree by the start of the program.

Important Deadlines:

Last few spots available! Accepting applications on a rolling basis.

As a participant on this program you will:

Grow professionally by working in a nonprofit setting, teaching in the local schools, working with at-risk youth, working in community gardens and cultivating deep relationships with community members.
Explore the country and engage with Israeli social change initiatives through meetings with activists, social entrepreneurs and policy makers.
Live as part of a diverse local Israeli community and experience the community's culture, tradition and way of life.
Learn about social change and community work first hand, and contribute in a sustainable manner to these efforts through direct service.
Create and build a vibrant community that learns and works together, forming the basis for individual and mutual growth.

What is community based service-learning?

Yahel's programs use a community-based service learning model. Partnering with local organizations and initiatives allows Yahel to base the service work on local expertise and ensure that participants contribute in a meaningful way to a variety of valuable programs and organizations. This partnership provides participants with a holistic view of community development through civic engagement.