Volunteering

Volunteering in Nes Ammim means working 35 hours per week, helping out everywhere in the village where it is needed, depending on personal knowledge and skills. This can include:

• Housekeeping at the guesthouse or in the village, e.g., washing dishes, cleaning rooms, keeping common areas clean, laundry service for the other volunteers, kitchen duties
• Gardening in Nes Ammim’s beautiful, large garden: trimming trees and hedges, mowing the lawn, possibly tending to herb beds and flowers, harvesting fruit
• Assisting with general renovation work, e.g. painting and furnishing apartments
• Depending on knowledge and skills: work in the technical department, repairs of all kinds -> Volunteers are especially needed in the technical services!

But for Nes Ammim’s volunteers it’s not just working in the village. Volunteers get the opportunity to participate in a unique study program which focuses on Jewish-Christian encounter, as well as interfaith dialogue. Moreover, the program gives a deep and balanced insight into the challenging diversity of the Israeli society.

The study program consists of lectures, excursions, seminars and a Hebrew course. It is the most unique way to really get to know Israel, its history, cultures and challenges.

Please be aware that the study program at the moment is less extensive than it used to be, because of the vacancy of the position of the study leader. Nevertheless, some trips and lectures organized by the volunteers or dialogue coordinator take place and enrich your stay in many ways.