Volunteering for the Community in the Framework of Scholarships for Research Students

In the framework of receiving scholarships for doctorates from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, doctoral students must integrate volunteering of 24 annual hours for the community.  

Through volunteer activities, doctoral students become familiar with different groups in Israeli society and contribute their research skills.
Doctoral students who receive scholarships from the Center for Integration in Science are required to participate in various activities for the benefit of the community in areas of t their expertise. The scope of the volunteer work is 24 annual hours, divided according to the requirements of the location in which the student performs the volunteer work.
The volunteer work takes place during the first two years of receipt of assistance and is a condition for receiving assistance during the third year.
A request for continued assistance is considered with the attachment of an annual activities report from the volunteer location, which includes 24 hours of volunteer work.

It is necessary to inform the Center for Integration in Science of the choice, with an attached authorization from the volunteer framework, before beginning volunteer work.

Assistance in Educational Institutions

Tel Aviv University

The "Netivim" program assists young people from the social and geographical periphery to cope with the roadblocks to higher education. The program includes learning encounters, exposure to various study topics, and assimilation of quantitative and verbal thinking skills. Assistance is in transmitting content in fields of specialization and/or preparing study programs.

How to register:
Contact Ms. Rachel Warshawsky, Director of the Unit for Social Involvement
(03) 6409771
[email protected]

The Hebrew University

• Doctoral students have 3 choices: Volunteering in assistance units in the educational institution
• Tutoring students who receive assistance from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration (the Student Authority)
•  National assistance centers

   Enrichment lectures for students / young people / adults

   Individual or small - group tutoring for matriculation exams

  Activity period: Throughout the year. During the months of May - June there are preparation marathons for the matriculation exams.

  Haifa University

  Within the Unit for Social Leadership in the university, there are a number of community projects, including: study assistance for children and young people, projects for at - risk youth, assistance for populations with special needs, and more. 
  For more information:
  contact [email protected] or (04) 8240665

  Weizmann Institute of Science

  Lecturing on doctoral subjects in various forums or developing various exhibits.
  For more information:
  contact Dr. Revital Duvdevani, Director of the Museum of Science, and attach a CV; [email protected]
  **Doctoral students at institutions in which there are no volunteer programs can volunteer through the Student Authority or through national assistance centers.

  Further information regarding possible frameworks for volunteering at the website's address : https://shahak2021.wixsite.com/yedion/blank-4?lang=en

  Tutoring New - Immigrant Students

  In the framework of cooperation between the Center for Integration in Science and the Student Authority, a program has opened for tutoring new - immigrant students in areas in which doctoral students are involved in the same institution of study. This involves assistance on a semester basis including 2 hours per week (total 24 hours) or increased assistance towards the time of exams with a distribution of hours that suits the student and the doctoral student - tutor.For more information and to register:
  contact Revital Einstein at [email protected]

  National Distribution

  "Chinuch LePisga" - a national organization whose goal is to assist children with potential to excel who come from a weak socio - economic environment. The areas of activity are varied and include assistance in learning languages and mathematical calculation, enrichment workshops in various subjects, preparation of lessons and study plans, instructions for parents, and more.
  For details and registration:
  contact Ms. Meital Shamir, Director of Adults and Volunteers, and attach a CV; [email protected].