Israel: Work experience

Work placement and internships

International students may apply to do scientific research projects at Kupcinet-Getz International Science School, part of The Weizmann Institute of Science . Students work under the guidance of a staff scientist and spend eight weeks during their summer holidays working on the research project to which they have been assigned. The programme is for outstanding university undergraduate students only.

Exchange programmes

Participation in the IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)  programme is open to students attending courses at universities, institutes of technology or similar institutions of higher education in a range of countries, including Israel, in the fields of science, engineering, technology and architecture.

Teaching schemes

Teach Abroad  offers various teaching schemes in Israel.

Voluntary work opportunities

A popular type of voluntary work is kibbutz. A kibbutz is a single communal society where all means of production are owned by that society. The Kibbutzim Site provides information and advice on all aspects of kibbutz work. Numerous websites give information about working on a kibbutz, including Kibbutz Volunteer .

There are various voluntary opportunities to participate in excavations of ancient sites. The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a list of archaeological expeditions that accept volunteers.

Volunteer opportunities are also advertised through Transitions Abroad  and Volunteering in Israel .

Research any opportunities thoroughly to ensure you are happy with the project and terms and conditions on offer.