Over the years, volunteers from other countries came to partake in the project, and to date, Sar-El is represented in over 30 countries worldwide. Historically, Sar-El’s greatest number of volunteers have come from Volunteers for Israel (V.F.I.) in the U.S.A. and Volontariat Civil (U.P.I.) in France.
Aims
1. Goals
Sar-El leadership adopted as its achievement of the following goals:
- Contribute to the promotion of Jewish continuity.
- Create a cultural and educational exchange between the diaspora and Israel.
- Partner with all supporters of Israel in a mutually beneficial experience.
2. Methods
Sar-El proposes to achieve its goals by encouraging volunteers from around the world to come to Israel for a number of weeks to experience the following:
- Working in I.D.F. warehouses.
- Guided tours of interesting locations in Israel.
- Lectures on Jewish and Israeli topics.
3. Benefits
Sar-El is proud to note that the program provides many additional benefits to include the following:
- Promotes Aliyah
- Fosters new friendships
- Contributes to Israel’s economy
- Creates ambassadors of goodwill for Israel
The program is open to:
- Men and women ages 17 and older (16 with parent or guardian); in good physical and mental health
- Those eligible for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return
- Supporters of Israel