Have summer plans? Want to volunteer in Israel?

Amirim

Be Part of Israel and Help Shape its Future!

LIVE IN ISRAEL

Amirim is a unique program where college students and young professionals live in a close-knit community of apartments next to the beach and minutes away from Tel Aviv!

Participants get to choose from the following sessions:

*NEW 5 wk session: Bat-Yam apartments from June 4-July 5, 2007 ($800)

-6 wk session: Bat-Yam Apartments from June 11-July 19, 2007 ($950)

-4 wk session: Bat-Yam Apartments from June 11-July 5, 2007 ($650)

-4 wk session: Holon Apartments from June 24-July 19, 2007 ($650)

VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL

Amirim gives students and young adults the opportunity to contribute to Israeli society by volunteering for a non-profit organization. Among the many rewarding volunteer placements available are:

• Windows-organization aimed to promote acquaintance, understanding, and conciliation between Jews and Palestineans
• Amnesty International-This international organization runs educational programs and action campaigns related to human rights
• Green Action-Awareness of environmental issues
• Hotline for Migrant Workers-civil rights of migrant workers and victims of human trafficking in Israel
• Israeli Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Association
• Children's Day Camps
• Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• and MUCH, MUCH more!

PROGRAM OFFERS:

-Apartment in Tel Aviv suburb. Support staff is available on a full time basis.

-Volunteer placement of your choice

-Weekly Siyur(day tour)

-Tel Aviv cultural events

-Three Day Tiyul (Hike)

-City Bus Pass

-Third party and medical insurance

Amirim is the ideal program for birthright Israel alumni who have had a taste of Israel and are looking for ways to come back and contribute to the community. The program gives participants the opportunity to not only HELP Israeli society, but it also allows one to LIVE THE LIFE of an Israeli. This is accomplished through the daily interaction they have with Israeli citizens, living in Israeli apartments, picking up hebrew, and by overall experiencing the culture and social fabric of modern Israel.

For more information visit www.hamagshimim.org.