| Jeff Lee - New Zealand Jeff Lee has been volunteering at Beit Uri for 3 years. Brought up on a farm in New Zealand, Jeff trained in Social Work. His faith in G-d and strong Christian belief led him first to volunteer in a Christian school in Ramallah. |
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“I have always had a special feeling for the Jewish people and their land and looked for a way I could make my own small contribution. On hearing about Beit Uri in Afula, I decided to come to the home and work with the residents for a few years. If I can just help a bit at Beit Uri, I will have made my own contribution to the Jewish people………..”. |
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| For information on how to volunteer from Germany check out the website: www.zivi-israel.de | |
Up to 10 volunteers from around the
world come to Beit Uri every year for a minimum period of a year. They
live, eat and work in the home receiving free hebrew lessons and a monthly
stipend. Most rooms are shared and each volunteer works in one of the
residential houses together with the staff members - mainly in the afternoon
hours. During working hours nursing duties are also required. Volunteers
work a 40 hour week, 6 days a week. There are two extra free days a
month which can be saved and used together to have a longer holiday.
In 2004 Beit Uri has welcomed
volunteers from Germany, America, New Zealand and the Czech Republic.
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Local scouts (zofim) groups have adopted projects in
Beit Uri on an annual basis. Otzma and Birthright volunteers also choose
Beit Uri as a place to work for 6 months. |
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