Mission

Skilled Volunteers for Israel (SVFI) links the professional knowledge and expertise of Diaspora Jews with the critical needs of Israel's non-profit organizations through individualized volunteer placements. SVFI’s mission is to ignite the passion of mature Jewish adults and active retirees (Baby Boomers) through high impact skilled volunteer experiences in Israel.

What We Do

Skilled Volunteers for Israel (SVFI) develops meaningful volunteer placements in Israel for Diaspora Jews to deepen their connection to Israel and to positively impact Israeli non-profit organizations.

SVFI creates individualized volunteer experiences that link a volunteers' skills, interest and goals with genuine needs in Israeli organizations.Volunteers are oriented to Israeli work norms and culture, accompanied to their assignment on the first day. SVFI's Israeli staff located in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv support volunteers during the volunteer experience.