Onward Israel

Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Food Rescue Operations: Play a vital role in preventing shortages in the Israeli market by participating in food rescue operations.
• Goods Sorting, Packing, and Distributing: Join efforts to sort, pack, and distribute goods to members of the community, making a meaningful impact on their daily lives.

Upcoming Onward Israel Volunteer Trips:

March 3-10, 2025

• Eligibility: Montreal students aged 18-22. Participation won’t affect future Birthright eligibility.
• Cost: Only a $50 USD administration fee +flight. The rest of the trip is completely FREE!
• Deadline to Register: February 2nd, 2025

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis, so apply now to secure your spot!

March 17-24, 2025

• Eligibility: Montreal students aged 18-22. Participation won’t affect future Birthright eligibility.
• Cost: Only a $50 USD administration fee + flight. The rest of the trip is completely FREE!
• Deadline to Register: February 2nd, 2025

Registration is on a first-come first-served basis, so apply now to secure your spot!

Sample Internships:

• Social Media and outreach internship with local NGO or non-profit
• Business Development internship with social media start-up
• Event coordination and promotion intern for management company
• Public Relations internship with a museum.

Applicants interested in internships in the fields of STEM, Finance, Law, and Medicine please click here for some important information regarding placements.

Not sure what type of internship you are looking for or unsure if you can find it in Israel? Our internship coordinators work one-on-one with each participant!

Upcoming Onward Israel Internship:

• Dates: June 23 – August 17, 2025
• Eligibility:
  • Participants MUST be available to participate for the entire length of the program.
  • Applicants must either be from Montreal or currently studying in Montreal.
  • Applicants between 18-30 years old and not currently enrolled in high school.
  • Identify as Jewish- please refer to this page for more information.
  • Applicants must NOT have spent 3 or more consecutive months in Israel after high school, or participated in a Birthright Israel Onward program or any other mid-term or long-term educational program in Israel. 
  • Fluent in English
  • Have a valid Passport for at least 6 months after the program end date.
  • Must meet Masa Israel Journey Eligibility criteria, including not having received Masa funding towards participation on a previous program.
     

Please note: If you wish to participate in a 10-day Birthright Israel trip, consider doing so prior to an Onward Israel Internship program. You will not be able to participate on a Birthright Israel trip after participating on an Onward Israel Internship program.

• Accommodations:  Apartment, hostel, or dorm-style housing in Tel Aviv.

The number of participants to an apartment or room is dependent on the size of the accommodations and number of participants on the program. Though Birthright Israel Onward housing can vary from program to program, all housing units meet Birthright Israel Onward standards. To learn more about this and other Birthright Israel Onward housing details, please visit our housing FAQ. 

• Cost: USD $999 + flights

In addition, participants will be required to submit a $400 USD (or equivalent in CAD or Israeli shekels) security deposit via cash upon arrival. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the program pending good standing.

The program cost includes housing, educational programming, program staff, basic medical insurance, and ground transportation within the city of residence.  

Participants are responsible for the cost of flights, food, and phone coverage. To learn about this and other Birthright Israel Onward program details, please visit the FAQ.