INTERNSHIP TEL AVIV

To be eligible for the subsidized terms of the program, you must:

• Identify as Jewish
• Not have Israeli citizenship OR if you do, you must have left Israel before the age of 14 and have lived outside of Israel for at least four consecutive years prior to receiving a Masa Israel grant or scholarship
• Have not spent four consecutive months or longer in Israel within the 24 month period prior to the start of your program after the age of 18

If you have participated in a four month or longer Israel program, you are not eligible for Masa funding. You are still eligible to participate, but you will be responsible for the full cost of the program without the subsidy.

The program is funded by Masa Israel for eligible participants, but it’s still not free. Your subsidized program payment covers accommodations, internship placement, programming, Hebrew language classes, and local medical insurance.

Admission is on a rolling basis. We are currently accepting applications from exceptional candidates. Don’t delay!

A refundable $300 security deposit is due at least two weeks in advance of the program start date and can be paid now as part of your program payment. The deposit will be returned in full at the conclusion of the program to participants in good standing. Participants who are removed from the program, choose to leave early for any reason, do not attend scheduled activities, or cause damage to the apartments or other infractions as determined by staff, will not receive a refund of their deposit.

There are some employers who will supply such a letter if requested, although it’s not obligatory. This can be asked for directly or through the Internship Coordinator.

After beginning your work, our internship coordinator will be in touch to see how your experience is going. If you are not satisfied with the placement, the first response will be to try to address the issues within the context of your current placement. If the lack of satisfaction continues, it is possible to work with your placement coordinator to find a new placement, within the limits of your areas of interest, geographical location in Israel and placement opportunities.

We don’t provide meals besides during touring and other off-site programming.

Yes. However, living together with fellow program peers is a central component of the overall experience and is highly recommended.

A field coordinator is available to assist you during your time with Israel Outdoors NEXT. Your local staff is backed up by a larger team at our headquarters the Tel Aviv region.

Yes, you will need to apply for an A-2 visa to participate. Learn more at Getting Ready.

Inappropriate behavior, drug use, violence, danger to other participants or oneself, criminal offense, and any out of ordinary discipline problem will lead to immediate removal from the program. If you do not complete the program you may be asked to absorb some of the cost of the scholarship granted or your deposit may be non-refundable.

We posted some general guidance on how to get ready for the program ahead, and more specific pre-trip preparation information will follow once you have signed up.