Skilled Volunteers for Israel

Organizational Support, Marketing and Media – Jerusalem

skilledvolunteers4israel — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:18:52 +0000

A young Jerusalem-based interfaith environmental organization seeks experienced volunteers to work on marketing, media, finance, strategic planning and event management. This organization develops project specific placements based upon the volunteer’s skill sets and expertise. A commitment of one month is required and 10-15 hours per week of work is generally needed. Join a team of social entrepreneurs combining interfaith eco advocacy, eco-tourism, and Jewish environmental education in this exciting volunteer opportunity.

Small Business Consultancy, Tel Aviv

skilledvolunteers4israel — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:27:07 +0000

A Tel Aviv based non-profit organization works with the African refugee community in Israel providing training, mentorship and micro-finance services. Volunteers interested in working with the African community who have small business and finance experience are matched with an African refugee seeking consultancy services in business planning, implementation, marketing, customer development and doing business in a Western urban setting. Three month commitment is required; this volunteer work often requires evenings. 4-6 hours per week of volunteer time is expected.

Working with people with Alzheimer’s Disease – Jerusalem

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:04:29 +0000

Do you enjoy working with seniors and the elderly? Are you interested in hands on involvement with an innovative and award-winning organization dedicated to providing compassionate and innovative services to those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? A Jerusalem based organization seeks volunteers interested in assisting its day center programs and activities. Responsibilities include assisting participants in morning workshops including discussion groups, art, music, dance, movement and computer programs. Programs are run separately for speakers of English, Hebrew, French, Russian and Arabic. Volunteers can commit from one to five mornings a week and a commitment of one month is generally requested. Volunteers are also needed in the areas of fundraising and public relations.

Marketing – Publicity –Writing – Jerusalem

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:02:32 +0000

A Jerusalem based non-profit working with Down’s Syndrome children seeks professional volunteer assistance for English speakers who have good writing skills to work on a variety of projects depending upon the specific skills and expertise of the volunteer. The organization can use assistance with grant writing to North American foundations. They are also interested in volunteers who can write articles for English language print and web-based media and marketing materials on what’s happening in Israel with Down’s syndrome care, support and programs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer writer with an interest in or experience with Down’s Syndrome to learn about this organization in particular and Down’s Syndrome work in Israel in general and write to promote and build awareness of this organization’s activities and Israel based work in the field.

Maintenance and Home Rehab Work – Multiple locations

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:00:30 +0000

Interested and skilled in home maintenance work, gardening? A non-profit organization serving children who have been abused needs volunteers to work on the maintenance needs for their network of family-style group homes. If you have maintenance and rehab skills and are interested in making a big impact in a short amount of time, consider volunteering your skills to make a house a home for needy children. A group of volunteers from Australia organized a work team, brought the needed supplies, and rehabbed a home in just five short days.

Youth Mentor Project – Sderot

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:59:07 +0000

Volunteers needed to work in a development town to develop youth leaders to help the town rebuild educationally, socially and professionally. Each summer this youth leadership program focuses on developing the community’s new leaders. Volunteers are needed to work as youth mentors, to help with project logistics, to staff computer learning and technical labs and to provide additional support to the English room. A commitment of one month is required.

Community Theater -Jerusalem

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:57:45 +0000

A Jerusalem based English community theatre organization seeks annual help with directing and other production help. Volunteers must have prior theatre experience. The specific volunteer position varys from year to year and is dependent upon the production schedule and the skills gaps in their existing volunteer pool. This volunteer position provides an exciting opportunity to get involved in community theatre in Jerusalem.

Marketing & Outreach Development and Support – Tel Aviv

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:56:08 +0000

Put your English language writing skills to work at this Tel Aviv based non profit focused on serving disadvantaged youth and neighbourhood development. This organization seeks experienced marketers, writers, outreach experts to work with their staff team on annual report development, public relations and marketing materials. Materials are used by donors, funders and general marketing to English speakers outside of Israel. The organization can use additional expertise in developing its press and contact distribution networks and English writing of general publicity materials. A commitment of one month is required and this position would require 6-10 hours per week of volunteer time.

Social Network and Social Media Development- Galilee

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:54:33 +0000

A northern Israel drama organization for children is seeking assistance in building its social network presence. The organization can benefit from social media experts who can help it develop its facebook presence and reach out to the English speaking world outside of Israel. This position is flexible and may be able to be done “virtually.”

Jewish-Arab Circus – Galilee

skilledvolunteers4israel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:52:16 +0000

If you have drama or music skills, your skills can be put to use with this unique program that aims to bring the two communities together by teaching friendship and cooperation through the performing arts. Volunteers are needed in the area of drama, theatre and production design. Volunteer commitments vary from a week to extended periods depending upon the specific skill set of the volunteer. Greatest areas of need are in the area of drama and theatre production design to help the Circus staff build a proper show out of the children’s skills. For longer term volunteers, helping to create a band and working on stage craft would also be helpful.