Volunteering at Elifelet

There are many ways to get involved in Elifelet’s work.

You can volunteer with children and adolescents in our after-school clubs, help distribute food and provide support to families, or contribute your professional skills to our therapeutic programs — each person in the way that suits them best.

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Ready to take the first step? Sign up here and join us at our next volunteer information evening.

For some children, having a consistent relationship with a caring adult can make a real difference: someone who shows up for them, sees them, listens to them, shares moments of learning, play, conversation, or challenge — and, above all, stays connected.

At Elifelet, we work with children from the status-less community in South Tel Aviv through our after-school clubs, educational and social programs, emotional support, and humanitarian assistance for families. Our volunteers are at the heart of Elifelet and play a vital role in the holistic support we provide. Working alongside our professional staff, they come from a wide range of backgrounds: therapists and other professionals, students completing practical training, young adults and older volunteers, groups, and people who simply want to contribute their time, skills, and care to children and families.

Volunteering at Elifelet can be individual or group-based, educational, therapeutic, or humanitarian. You can work with children in our after-school clubs, support families, lead a one-time activity, or make a longer-term commitment.

Want to find out where you can get involved?

Fill out the form, and we’ll get back to you with information about our next volunteer information evening and the volunteering opportunities that may be right for you.

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Volunteering groups

Looking for a value-added formation? Want to know the story of asylum seekers in Israel? Sign up and we will tailor the activity for you.

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Volunteer Therapists

Are you a therapist or mental health professional? We would be glad to welcome you to our unique therapeutic program, which operates directly within the schools, providing children with a safe, stable, and supportive space as part of their daily lives.

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Volunteering individuals

Long-term volunteering, One-time, with the children or with logistical assistance. Sign up and receive Invitation to our next evening of interest,

An opportunity to build a meaningful personal connection with children in our educational and social program.

This volunteering path is ideal for people who can commit to a regular day and time each week and who are patient, open, and supportive.

Volunteering in our after-school clubs

Activities take place in the afternoons (2:00–5:00 p.m.) at two schools in South Tel Aviv, with several ways to get involved:

One-on-One Mentoring (Academic, Emotional, or Social): Weekly or biweekly meetings with a child, offering personal attention, help with schoolwork and homework, and support with social integration. The mentoring is tailored to the child’s needs and to the volunteer’s skills and interests.

Small-Group Mentoring: Working closely with a small group of two to four children, providing personal attention and building warm, supportive relationships.

Leading Enrichment Activities and Workshops: Enriching children’s lives through activities such as art, story time, English, and more.

Supporting a Group: Joining the group’s regular activities and working alongside the group coordinator and National Service volunteers, helping with group routines, games, preparing food, and other daily activities.

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Our therapeutic support is integrated into Elifelet’s educational and social work and tailored to each child’s individual needs. Therapists work closely with Elifelet staff and school professionals to build on children’s strengths, help them cope with emotional challenges, and support their social and family relationships.

Who is it for? Professionals from a range of therapeutic fields, including psychology, psychotherapy, art therapy, movement therapy, music therapy, animal-assisted therapy, social work, and other therapeutic professions.

Volunteering may involve individual or group therapy, depending on the volunteer’s professional training, the children’s needs, and the structure of activities in our after-school clubs and schools.

Opportunities for Students: Students can join us for an internship, practicum, or supervised field placement as part of a recognized university or professional training program, subject to the requirements of their educational institution and appropriate professional supervision. The placement offers meaningful hands-on experience, the opportunity to work with a diverse population, and the chance to become part of a multidisciplinary team working closely together throughout the year.

Looking for an opportunity to develop professionally while providing children with meaningful therapeutic support? We’d love to hear from you.

Opportunities for Students: Students can join us for an internship, practicum, or supervised field placement as part of a recognized university or professional training program, subject to the requirements of their educational institution and appropriate professional supervision. The placement offers meaningful hands-on experience, the opportunity to work with a diverse population, and the chance to become part of a multidisciplinary team working closely together throughout the year.

Looking for an opportunity to develop professionally while providing children with meaningful therapeutic support? We’d love to hear from you.

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Elifelet’s humanitarian assistance program supports approximately 50 families of children in our after-school clubs who are facing financial hardship and ongoing difficulties meeting basic everyday needs.

The program involves collecting, packing, and distributing packages of dry food and other essential items. Volunteers deliver the packages directly to families’ homes, helping us provide regular, respectful, and accessible support to those who need it.

Volunteering takes place mainly on weekends and offers considerable flexibility and independence, making it suitable for people who cannot commit to a regular day and time during the week.

Time commitment: Between 1.5 and 3 hours per shift, depending on the number of families and the delivery route.

Requirements: Volunteers need access to a car to collect and deliver the packages.

You can volunteer regularly or on a one-time basis, depending on need and availability. It is an opportunity to provide practical, direct, and meaningful support that makes an immediate difference to families.

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Looking for a meaningful team-building day for your company, team, or organization? We would be happy to work with you to create an activity that combines teamwork, personal connection, and a meaningful contribution to the children and families we support.

Group volunteering is suitable for companies, organizations, employee groups, communities, and other groups, and can take the form of a one-time activity or an ongoing partnership throughout the year.

A Children’s Fun Day

Elifelet runs after-school clubs for approximately 200 primary-school children at two schools in Tel Aviv. Volunteer groups can organize a fun-filled day for the children, with a variety of stations featuring games, sports, arts and crafts, music, movement, and more.

The event can be held around a holiday or special occasion, at the beginning or end of the school year, or simply as a special day for the children, using the school grounds or sports hall. Elifelet’s team works closely with the volunteer group to plan the event, adapt the activities to the children’s ages, and provide ideas and practical guidance.

Practical details: Activities generally take place between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. and are suitable for groups of up to 40–50 volunteers.

Family Outings

Strengthening the family environment in which children grow up is important to us. Our family outings give parents and children a chance to take a break from the pressures of everyday life, leave the city, and enjoy time together in a relaxed outdoor setting.

The outings also create an opportunity for direct, informal, and equal encounters between Israelis and asylum-seeking families. Several times a year, on Fridays or Saturdays, we arrange buses and head out together for a day in nature, accompanied by a professional guide and Elifelet staff.

How can your group take part? Companies and organizations can help cover the costs of transportation, guides, food, and activities, and join the families for a meaningful day together. Volunteers help throughout the day, participate in the activities, and have the opportunity to get to know the families and learn more about Elifelet’s work firsthand.

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Are you an artist or creative professional? We’d love to hear from you and explore how your talent, experience, and creativity could become part of Elifelet’s work.

Who is it for? Photographers, videographers, visual artists, illustrators, dancers, musicians, actors, theater professionals, designers, writers, and creatives from any other field.

Documenting Our Work

Our work takes place throughout the year, and high-quality photography and video help us tell the stories of our children, volunteers, and staff, share our work with the wider public, and broaden our circle of support.

We welcome photographers and videographers who can help document activities, events, outings, performances, and meaningful moments from our after-school clubs and other programs.

Creative Activities with Children

You can also volunteer by leading a one-time or ongoing creative activity with children — a workshop in art, photography, music, dance, movement, theater, writing, illustration, or any other creative field that can broaden their horizons and give them opportunities to experiment, express themselves, and discover new abilities.

Volunteering can be a one-time activity, such as an event or workshop, or develop into an ongoing program. Together, we’ll consider the nature of the activity, the appropriate age group, and the best way to integrate it into our educational program.

Have an idea, a skill, or a creative project that could be a good fit? Get in touch.

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Elifelet Association - Citizens for Refugee Children

P.O. 21366 Tel Aviv 6121301 | elifelet@elifelet.org
Photo: David Kaplan and Efrat Acker

Elifelet Association - Citizens for Refugee Children

P.O. 21336 Tel Aviv 6121202 | elifelet@elifelet.org