Volunteer

How to get involved?

Tevel provides a diverse array of service learning opportunities that have grown organically from our beginnings which were deeply rooted in volunteerism. Tevel offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact. These opportunities allow volunteers to contribute to the holistic development of communities while gaining valuable insights and experiences in the fields of agriculture, education, health, and more. Tevel’s volunteer programs provide a platform to engage, learn, and make a positive difference in the world.

Volunteer Programs

Partnership with the University of Arizona

Together with the University of Arizona’s College of Social & Behavioral Sciences: Arizona Center for Judaic Studies, Tevel will offer a for-credit program bringing students to Israel for 4 weeks followed by 4 weeks of study and volunteering in Zambia. The program includes students from a range of disciplines, such as Jewish studies, agronomy, engineering, business, religion, and more. In tandem with the University of Arizona.

Main service areas: Research, Public Health, Sustainable Agriculture

Location: Zambia

Summer 2024 Volunteers / Interns from Israel and the Diaspora

Tevel offers volunteer opportunities combining service with study, research and learning, fostering a deeper connection to both community and global responsibility. Rooted in the Jewish values of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and social justice, but inspired by contemporary thought and research as well, Tevel's volunteer initiatives provide individuals of all backgrounds the chance to engage in hands-on projects aimed at sustainable development in impoverished communities.

Main service areas: Research, Public Health, Sustainable Agriculture

Location: Zambia

Partnership with University of Haifa

In partnership with the Judaic Studies department of the University of Haifa, Tevel will offer a program that combines Jewish thinking on social and environmental justice with courses on sustainability and a semester-long internship at our project in Zambia.

Main service areas: Research, Public Health, Sustainable Agriculture

Location: Zambia

Partnership with Aardvark

Tevel will host participants of Aardvark, a Jewish gap year program in Israel in Nepal for a two-week immersive experience in village community development accompanied by Tevel educational guidance. Tevel is scheduled to host Aardvark in March 2024 in Nepal, pending recruitment, and in 2025 in Zambia.

Main service areas: Research, Public Health, Sustainable Agriculture

Location: Zambia

Volunteer Program in Nepal

Planned Volunteer Program in Nepal - Tevel will begin recruiting for a 3-week volunteer experience in Nepal in collaboration with our Nepalese partner for post-army Israelis and other Jews in Fall 2024.

Main service areas: Research, Public Health, Sustainable Agriculture

Location: Nepal

Logistics and Costs

Accommodation, food transportation and programming are all planned by Tevel staff and with support of our local partners.

Participants share rural living arrangements within small co-ed groups. Costs include international flight, accommodation, ground transportation, food and educational programming.

Application process

We aim to provide impact for our community partners, and at the same time create a safe and enriching experience for our participants. Tevel will be selecting participants for our programs through a short but comprehensive application process. We seek participants who are eager to contribute but also prepared to learn and develop through the experience. Please note that acceptance to the program is conditioned on full participation in the selection process, proof of purchase of air travel and payment of participation fees.

Service Areas

Tevel offers a wide range of service areas from youth empowerment to business training, financial literacy lessons, or English lessons. Tevel will further work to incorporate your specific area of expertise into your service learning experience.