Classic Volunteering Registration 

THE CLASSIC VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Following the NEW regulations of the Israeli Interior Ministry KPC is excited to resume activities!!!
After over a year that the borders of Israel were closed for non-nationals, we are happy to announce today that due to positive results of the high vaccination rate in Israel, the interior office has finally approved a procedure for granting entry permits for our international
volunteer program!

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY!
THIS IS THE WEBSITE OF THE NEW YORK OFFICE. WE CAN ONLY REGISTER AND ASSIST AMERICAN AND CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS. APPLICATIONS AND INQUIRIES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES WILL NOT BE PROCESSED OR ANSWERED.
For non US/Canada volunteers:
Click here to find your local representative.
If you can’t find your local representative please contact the main office in Israel by clicking here.
Before submitting your application make sure the answer for all  questions below is-  “YES”:
  • You live in the United States or Canada.
  • Your age is between 18-35.
  • You are in good health - both mentally and physically. 
  • Your plan is to volunteer for at least two months, and no more than 1 year.
  • You understand that the program is NOT free.
If the answer for one of the questions above is “NO” - Your application will NOT be approved.

  1. In order to start your volunteering registration process please download the forms below, fill them out according to the instructions, scan EACH form separately and save each one as a separate file (pdf only). Forms that include more than one page should be saved as ONE pdf file. Send all forms in ONE email to mail@kibbutzprogramcenter.org and have your full name in the subject line of the email.
 Your application must include the following forms and documents:

2. Once all forms submitted they will be examined by the KPC office. If all is in order, a Zoom interview will be scheduled for the volunteer, KPC representative and the Volunteers’ Coordinator in the hosting kibbutz.
  • If approved by the hosting kibbutz, your visa application will be submitted by the KPC office to the Israeli Interior Office. This process would take place 2-4 weeks prior to your departure date to Israel.
  • Once your visa has been approved by the Israeli Interior Ministry you will be notified via Email. Then, you will have to go to your local Israeli Consulate and receive your visa stamp. You will have 30 days to do that. Once you get the stamp from the Israeli consulate it would be valid for 14 days. Please note that you will not be allowed to enter Israel without having the stamp from the consulate in your passport. You cannot go to the consulate before receiving the email that says your visa application was approved. If you won’t enter Israel within 14 days the visa will be cancelled and the process will have to start all over again.
  • Before scheduling your appointment at the Israeli consulate make sure you have your ROUND TRIP flight ticket booked. If you don’t have a return ticket there’s a chance the consulate will not issue your entry permit.

3. Before boarding the flight:
  • The volunteer will be asked to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result to the airline staff. The test must be taken within 72 hours prior to departure to Israel.
  • This requirement will also apply to those with an Israeli vaccination certificate or a certificate of recovery. Entry to Israel depends on complying with this requirement.

4. Upon arrival in Israel:
  • The Volunteer will be asked to do another COVID-19 PCR test on spot at the Israeli border control. 
  • The Volunteer will be asked to present the entry clearance issued after filling out the inbound statement form according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health.
  • It is strictly forbidden to travel by public transport, (including taxis) on arrival from abroad.

5. Coming out at the airport’s arrival hall:
  • A representative from the Kibbutz will be waiting with a sign and drive the volunteer to the kibbutz directly.

6. Upon arrival to the Kibbutz:
  • Kibbutz Coordinator/ Representative will meet the volunteer and take him/her/they to the accommodation for the 10-day quarantine period.

7. You MUST bring to the kibbutz the following documents:
  • A photocopy of the picture page of your passport
  • 4 passport photos (standard picture, take at CVS/RITE AID etc)
  • Return ticket
  • Medical form and Volunteer declaration (hard copies)
  • 800 NIS ($245)* in cash as payment for: Transportation from the airport to the kibbutz (300 NIS), 10 day quarantine (50 NIS/Day) (While quarantine you’ll receive accommodation, 3 meals a day,laundry and WIFI)
  • In addition: 400 NIS/100$ in cash - Deposit payable at the assigned Kibbutz (you’ll receive that amount back when leaving the kibbutz, assuming no damages were done by you to the kibbutz facilities).
  • At least 500 NIS for various expenses before/during the stay at the kibbutz.
(to sum up - bring 1,200 NIS for quarantine, transportation and deposit and another 500 NIS for your own expenses)
*This is in addition to the payment for the program of 1,700 NIS / $520 + Processing fee charged by NY office - $360

Your total fees: $1,225 ($880 to be paid in advance, $245 payment for transportation and quarantine, $100 for security deposit). 

  • A release from quarantine will only be given after a negative corona test that is done after 10 days of quarantine, or serological test results confirming vaccination or recovery from the virus.
  • The volunteer must follow health safety requirements during the stay in Israel:
  1. Wear a facemask in public
  2. Stay 2 meters from other people
  3. Practice hygiene

If there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.



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