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Volunteering

From Helping Hands to Lasting Impact

Volunteers are at the heart of Chimes Israel. They are essential partners in everything we do. Whether someone comes for one day or volunteers regularly, their time makes a real difference in the lives of our children and adults with disabilities. Their presence sparks connection, personal attention, and a profound sense of belonging.

A Community That Shows Up

This past year, 120 regular volunteers and many occasional volunteers chose to give their time to Chimes Israel. In addition, groups of employees from 94 businesses shared their time, talent, and resources with us. Employees and managers stepped out of their routine and worked directly at our centers. Their time and effort had an immediate impact and created moments of real connection with the people we serve.

An Impact that Goes Both Ways

Volunteering with Chimes Israel is hands-on, meaningful, and deeply rewarding. Volunteers work side by side with children and adults with disabilities in shared activities such as art projects, cooking, sports, horticulture, and community outings. They also help refresh centers by building furniture, creating therapeutic gardens, designing adapted games, and improving shared spaces. Children and adults gain confidence and social connection, and staff feel supported. Volunteers leave with a clear sense of accomplishment, knowing their time truly mattered.

Changing Lives on Every Level

For our children and adults with disabilities, every encounter is an empowering experience, an opportunity to meet new people, form friendships, and enjoy a more inclusive environment. For our staff, volunteers bring support and a spirit boost. For businesses and communities, these partnerships connect employees to meaningful social action and strengthen a culture of responsibility and care.

Looking Ahead: A Year of Shared Blessings

As we enter the New Year, may it be filled with opportunities to give, connect, and uplift. May we continue to meet new people, share our gifts, and spark new smiles. Thank you for your trust, dedication, and choice to be part of Chimes Israel. Together, we are building a community that enables every person to feel they truly belong.

Why Volunteer with Chimes Israel?

Close to home: Programs in 14 local authorities, from the Sharon area in the north to Ashkelon in the south.
Many ways to get involved: Work directly with children and adults in hands-on activities, help upgrade our centers, or share a personal skill. Chimes Israel will create a volunteer experience together with you—whether that means assisting staff, guiding activities, or taking part in a specially planned program.
Flexible hours: Programs operate from early morning through late afternoon, with some opportunities on Fridays.
Choose your level of commitment: Volunteer once or on a regular basis.
Choose what fits you: Over 20 programs serving people from early childhood through old age.

Volunteering as a Team: Companies and Organizations

We welcome companies and organizations that want to volunteer together and make a real social impact. Group volunteering gives employees a break from routine and a chance to connect with values like giving, responsibility, and teamwork. Many participants say it’s their first time seeing social work up close and meeting people whose lives they truly affect. We shape each volunteer day to fit the organization, our program needs, and group abilities, with flexibility and professional guidance throughout.

Volunteer Through Our Partner Programs

Good Deeds Day

An annual global community service day that connects volunteers with organizations across Israel and around the world to participate in meaningful projects and help communities through hands-on activities.

IMPACT! Scholarship Program

A Friends of the IDF scholarship program that supports combat or combat support veterans with university scholarships. Recipients “pay it forward” through volunteer work in community settings.

National Civic/National Service (Sherut Leumi)

A voluntary national civic service program in Israel that places young adults in meaningful roles across sectors including welfare, education, and community work. Volunteers serve for 12–24 months and often gain professional and personal skills.

Ministry of Education – Social Involvement Programs

The Israeli Ministry of Education encourages and recognizes volunteer and social involvement programs that integrate community engagement into educational pathways and youth leadership development. Many of these programs work with partner organizations (schools, nonprofits, and social projects) that connect volunteers to placements.