Tutors needed for children with cancer in the north, and for immigrant children in Beit Shemesh and Ashkelon
Where to volunteer this week: Ahead of the upcoming school year, the "Chinuch LePsagot" association is looking for mentors for children and teenagers from the periphery in the excellence centers it operates. The "Neve Michael" boarding school in Pardes Hanna needs volunteers for academic assistance for at-risk children. The "Elifelet" association in Tel Aviv would be happy to have volunteers for academic reinforcement for refugee children, and there are other options throughout the country.
The "Ruach Tova" association, part of the Arison Group, brings together a variety of volunteering opportunities in Israel on one website and helps you find a personalized volunteering match. The association connects private volunteers and volunteers from business companies with places that need them, and is in contact with thousands of non-profit organizations and all local authorities with the goal of encouraging volunteering in Israel.
Nationwide
Who: The "Chinuch LePsagot" association, which works to reduce social gaps and promote equal opportunities for children and teenagers from the social and geographic periphery.
Where: Nationwide.
What are they looking for: Volunteers of high school age and older for guidance in the association's excellence centers. Volunteering includes personal and academic mentoring of children from 3rd to 12th grade, building meaningful relationships, and instilling habits of learning.
When: Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (once a week), between 14:00 and 18:00. Commitment for the school year.
To register: On the website.
Northern Region
Who: The "Lev HaSh" association, which operates the "Staying in the Loop" project — academic and social mentoring for children with cancer or other chronic illnesses and their siblings.
Where: Various cities in the northern region.
What are they looking for: Volunteers aged 17 and older for home visits, creating a personal connection, and helping with homework.
When: Varying times and days (once a week), about two hours. Commitment for at least a year.
To register: On the website.
Sharon Region
Who: The "Neve Michael" boarding school, an educational-therapeutic center for children aged 6-18 referred by welfare offices.
Where: Pardes Hanna-Karkur.
What are they looking for: Volunteers aged 20 and older for academic mentoring, including help with homework and exam preparation.
When: Sunday-Thursday (once a week), between 14:00-19:00, for two hours. Commitment for a year.
To register: On the website.
Central Region
Who: The "Elifelet" association (Citizens for Refugee Children), which operates clubs in elementary schools for children without status.
Where: Tel Aviv.
What are they looking for: Volunteers aged 15 and older for individual or small group reinforcement in English, mathematics, and Hebrew.
When: Sunday-Thursday (at least once a week), between 14:00-17:00, for at least two hours. Commitment for the school year.
To register: On the website.
Jerusalem Region
Who: The "Binyamin for Children" library, established by Beit Shemesh residents to provide enrichment for local children, especially immigrants.
Where: Beit Shemesh.
What are they looking for: Volunteers aged 15 and older for personal and academic mentoring for immigrant students.
When: Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (once a week), between 16:00-18:30, for about two hours. Commitment for the school year.
To register: On the website.
Southern Region
Who: The "Gamla" program, a national initiative of volunteer mentoring for immigrant children and youth.
Where: Ashkelon.
What are they looking for: Volunteers aged 18 and older for personal and academic mentoring at the student's school.
When: Varying times and days (once a week), for an hour and a half. Commitment for a year.
To register: On the website.
