named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
VFI Rehab Program
16-day volun-touring program combining 10 days of volunteer service at Reuth Tel Aviv Medical Center with 6 days of cultural touring; volunteers assist with patient transport, therapy support, and hospital operations
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 5 activities
- Combine archaeological volunteering with IDF meal serviceOperates integrated programs that include one week of volunteer work at the City of David archaeological dig and one week of meal preparation and service for IDF soldiers, offered as part of a 16-day program.
- Combine cultural immersion with hands-on volunteer workOperates programs that integrate cultural and historical travel in Israel with meaningful, hands-on volunteer service across multiple sectors.
- Integrate faith-based reflection with volunteer serviceOffers faith-integrated volunteer-touring programs that combine religious engagement and spiritual reflection with hands-on service activities in Israel.
- Operate rotating daily volunteer activities through Odyssey Volun-Touring ProgramProvides a rotating schedule of diverse daily volunteer opportunities in Israel, allowing participants to engage in various service projects as part of the Odyssey Volun-Touring Program.
- Organize volunteer-touring programs in Israel combining service and cultural engagementOffers structured volunteer-touring programs in Israel lasting one week or more, combining hands-on service with cultural and historical touring. Programs include fixed itineraries and are available in multiple formats, including 9-day and 16-day options.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 2 activities
- Organize agricultural volunteer work on Israeli farmsCoordinates volunteer labor on family farms and farm communities in Israel, including planting, pruning, harvesting, sorting, and packaging crops, particularly in areas affected by the October 7, 2023 attacks.
- Organize volunteer activities at supply distribution centersCoordinates half-day and ongoing volunteer efforts at supply distribution centers such as Hamal Ben Yehuda 86 and Tachlit/Pantry Packers, where participants sort, pack, and organize essential supplies for soldiers, displaced families, and others in need.
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Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
- Coordinate meal preparation and distribution for IDF soldiersOrganizes volunteer efforts to prepare and serve hot meals to IDF soldiers through pop-up field kitchens at military bases, providing items such as falafel, burgers, schnitzels, shwarma, and BBQs.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Facilitate diverse hands-on volunteer opportunities across sectorsProvides a broad range of volunteer activities in Israel, including agriculture, archaeology, IDF support, Gaza envelope repair, rehabilitation centers, museums, botanical sites, and educational initiatives.
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Archaeological and Cultural Conservation 1 activity
- Facilitate hands-on volunteer service in archaeological digsOrganizes volunteer participation in archaeological excavations, particularly at the City of David site in Jerusalem, where participants uncover artifacts and receive instructional tours and logistical support.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Provide volunteer support at Reuth Medical CenterOrganizes volunteer activities at Reuth Tel Aviv Medical Center, including transporting patients, assisting in therapy sessions and the pharmacy, engaging with patients, and supporting food preparation and holiday events.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Customize volunteer-touring programs for private groupsProvides fully customized volunteer-touring programs for private groups such as families, corporations, and faith-based organizations, with co-created itineraries based on group interests and goals.
- Host weekly live and recorded educational sessions on Israel-related topicsHosts weekly live Zoom educational sessions featuring Israeli experts on topics such as archaeology, military history, and healthcare, and maintains a library of over 170 recorded sessions for public access.
- Provide part-time volunteer opportunities in IsraelOffers flexible, part-time volunteer roles in Israel involving assistance to families, environmental projects, and support for archaeological efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$195K
Contributions & grants$15K8%
Program service revenue$172K88%
Investment income$9K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$215K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$260K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$191K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +42.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Beverly Cohen — Director
- Carol Stein — Director
- Ira Jacobson — Director
- James Ultman — Director
- Leslie Grant — Director
- Mike Ripka — Director
- Robin Wittenberg Dudley — Director
- Stan Kessler — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Chamal Ben Yehuda 86 Partner — Distribution center for supplies and equipment for soldiers where volunteers serve
- City Of David National Park Partner — Site of VFI's archaeological dig program where volunteers participate in hands-on excavation work.
- Emergency Volunteers Project (EVP) Partner — Collaborates on volunteer coordination, security clearance, and program implementation for the Feed the Soldiers program.
- Emergency Volunteers Project (EVP) Partner — Partners with EVP for security clearance, interviews, and coordination of the Feed the Soldiers mission.
- Hamal (Supply Distribution Center) Partner — Partners with VFI to host half-day volunteer activities in Tel Aviv where participants sort and pack supplies for soldiers.
- Hamal Ben Yehuda 86 Partner — Collaborates with this distribution center to provide volunteer opportunities for packing and organizing essential items for displaced families and soldiers.
- IDF Partner — Partners with VFI to provide meals and volunteer support to soldiers at military bases.
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Government — Coordinates access to IDF bases and facilitates volunteer activities with soldiers through official military channels.
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Partner — Partners to provide access to military bases and facilitate volunteer service for soldiers.
- Israel Food Rescue Partner — Program delivery partner for the VFI Volun-Tour Farm Program, coordinating volunteer work on farms across Israel.
- Israel Support Bridge Partner — Distribution center for soldiers where volunteers serve
- Leket Logistics Center Partner — Site for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables where volunteers serve
- Lone Soldiers’ Center - Jerusalem Partner — Center for lone soldiers where volunteers serve
- Reuth Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with VFI to host volunteers assisting patients.
- Reuth Medical Center Partner — Site for volunteer support through VFI's Rehab Program.
- Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital Partner — Host site for VFI's Rehab Program where volunteers assist patients.
- Reuth Tel Aviv Medical Center Partner — Collaborates with Reuth Tel Aviv Medical Center to provide volunteer opportunities for participants in patient care and hospital support activities.
- Revital’s Chamal Partner — Organization preparing and distributing goods for soldiers where volunteers serve
- SAR-EL Partner — Partnership with SAR-EL, the National Project for Volunteers for Israel, to provide volunteer assistance on Israeli military bases.
- Tachlit-Jerusalem Partner — Organization supporting families in need where volunteers serve
- Tachlit/Pantry Packers Partner — Collaborates with VFI to host half-day volunteer activities in Jerusalem focused on food packing.
- Tel Aviv University Partner — Collaborates with professional archaeologists from Tel Aviv University at the City of David archaeological dig.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Customized Experiential Programmingmethodology: customized_programmingBy co-creating customized volunteer and travel itineraries aligned with group identity and goals, we increase relevance and engagement, because personalized experiences foster deeper connection and ownership among participants.
- Faith-Integrated Service Engagementmethodology: faith-integrated volunteeringBy integrating faith-based motivation and pilgrimage with hands-on volunteering, we deepen spiritual connection and personal transformation, because religious context enhances the meaning and emotional resonance of service experiences in Israel.
- Solidarity-Building Through Shared Servicemethodology: solidarity-building through serviceBy facilitating side-by-side volunteer service between Americans and Israelis, we strengthen relationships and build mutual goodwill, because shared labor fosters personal connections and breaks down social and cultural barriers.
- Volun-Touring Modelmethodology: volun-touringBy combining volunteer service with cultural immersion and tourism, we create meaningful and impactful travel experiences in Israel that deepen participants' engagement with Israeli society, history, and communities, because integrated service and learning foster stronger emotional and relational connections.