DETROIT VOLUNTEER IN ISRAEL MISSION
"You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to neglect it" – Pirkei Avot
SAFETY – OUR GUIDING CONSIDERATION
We appreciate the commitment of our volunteers, which is why we staff our trips 24x7 with professional (and armed) guides who care for our volunteers like family. If conditions change before your arrival, and we do not believe it's safe or wise to travel to Israel, refunds will be issued beyond our standard flexible terms.
THE EXPERIENCE
Travel to Israel for a roll-up-your-sleeves volunteer experience with the opportunity to bear witness and stand with the People of Israel along the way. View the projected itinerary for additional details.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer 4-6 hours a day in areas of need
COMMUNITIES
Package items to support displaced communities
AGRICULTURE
Pick and sort harvested crops for foodbanks
DEFENDERS
Prepare special meals for active-duty IDF soldiers
SOLIDARITY
Bear witness to the loss at the border communities
Stand in solidarity with the families of the hostages
View moving post-October 7th street art in Tel Aviv
Meet a geopolitical expert strategizing the future
Visit the only underground blood bank in the world
Celebrate a Shabbat of resilience in Jerusalem
NOTE: Expect that the volunteering focus may evolve over time as the conditions and needs change
SUBSIDIZED LAND COST
This trip is subsidized for Detroit residents of all ages. Children 16+ are welcome with a parent/grandparent.
SHARED ROOM | $499 per person
SINGLE ROOM | $1,149 per person
Costs for volunteers opting out of the subsidy
SHARED ROOM | $2,800 per person
SINGLE ROOM | $3,450 per person
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Centrally located 4-star hotels
- Most meals included (all kosher)
- 24 x 7 program mission director
- 24 x 7 armed escort
- All volunteering and programming
- Airport transfers on arrival & departure day
- Applicable taxes
An additional VAT (tax) applies for Israeli citizens at group hotels
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights
- Local medical insurance or travel insurance
- Staff gratuities (suggested at $75-$100/p)
TRAVEL GUIDANCE
A VIP airport greeting and transfer to our hotel will be provided for anyone arriving to Ben Gurion Airport between 6:00am and 5:35pm on the program arrival day (Monday). Guaranteed hotel check-in is available starting at 3:00pm (luggage can be stowed earlier). On the final evening of the program (Sunday), a transfer will be provided back to Ben Gurion Airport in time for flights taking off from Israel between 11:00pm (Sunday) and 1:00am (Monday).
ENROLLMENT TERMS
- A $499/person registration fee is due with your registration and is non-refundable 90 days prior to the program start date
- All program costs are in US Dollars
- The balance is due no later than 45 days prior to the program start date, after which payments are non-refundable
Unique exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis, and if Authentic Israel determines that travel to Israel is not feasible or not responsible due to a material change in the security conditions, full refunds will be issued. - Cancellations must be made in writing
- Payments may be made by check or credit/debit card, however, a 3.50% processing fee applies for credit/debit card payments (does not apply to initial $499 registration fee). Note: credit card fees are not refundable
- All program dates are confirmed, however, Authentic Israel reserves the right to cancel trip dates in extraordinary circumstances
- Participation is subject to limited availability, and excess hotel rooms are typically released within 30 days of the program start date
- Program acceptance may be contingent on an interview, and the organizers reserve the right to deny participation according to their sole discretion