24 Seadya Gaon St., P.O.B 52022
Tel Aviv, 67135
Israel
- Democracy and community development
- International/Cultural relations
- Research
- Youth and education
The Israeli Center for Youth Volunteerism was established as a non-profit organization for the purpose of assimilating the value of volunteerism and increasing the number of youth (ages 3 to 30) who take a significant part in volunteer activity in all areas and communities which make up Israeli society.
Main Objectives:
1. To make volunteering a way of life among youth.
2. To increase the rate of youth who volunteer to at least 60%.
3. Broaden the areas open for volunteering.
4. Expand the number of entities engaging youth volunteers.
5. Professionalize the field of youth volunteerism.
6. Develop knowledge and information in the field
1. The institute for Youth Volunteerism Training – A professional framework for organizations and volunteer coordinators which works at professionalizing the field, developing knowledge and information, training with various courses, seminars, study-days, workshops, conventions, peer learning and more.
2. The Youth Volunteer Initiative Incubator – Works at developing innovative programs designed for the diverse population groups in Israeli society.
3. International Relations – Developing professional ties, exchanging knowledge between volunteer directors and coordinators in Israel and worldwide, organizing seminars, conventions and professional tours in Israel and abroad.
4. Collaborations – Maintaining and developing various collaborations with organizations in the field such as JDC-Israel, The Ministry of Education and others.