ABOUT
A Collaboration of
Repair the World and Yahel
Since the outbreak of the war, despite the significant decrease in tourist arrivals to Israel, there has been a tremendous increase of international volunteers serving in Israel.
With that reality in mind, two leading organizations in the field of service have joined forces.
Repair the World is an American-Jewish organization that sees meaningful volunteering as a central tool for building a thriving and flourishing Jewish community.
Yahel is an Israeli non-profit with 15 years of experience in operating diverse service learning programs for volunteers from around the world.
Yahel and Repair the World have come together to run Service Matters - Israel Summit, a one day professional summit dedicated to advancing the field of International Service in Israel.
The Goals of the Summit
Professional Development and Organizational Empowerment
Providing tools and skills to organizations operating volunteer programs, aiming to enhance theircapabilities and improve the quality of experience for volunteers.
Creating a Professional Network
Building a platform for collaboration between organizations and promoting joint initiatives in the field of volunteering.
Establishing and Advancing the Field
Establishing service learning as a distinct professional field, while developing standards, methodologies, and best practices.
Resource Development
Creating dialogue with philanthropic entities to ensure continuity and development of the field.
Maximizing Impact
Inter-organizational coordination and development of strategies adapted to field needs, while focusing on optimal response to local community needs.
We invite you to join us in shaping the future of International Service in Israel!
EVENT INFORMATION
The Summit will be taking place Thursday, April 3 at Design Terminal in Bat Yam
The Bat-Yam Design Terminal is a special social design complex established by the ''לצאת מהקופסא'' association with the support of the Bat-Yam Municipality, the National Insurance Funds, the Ministry of Health and leading business. The new complex was built in a historic building that stood abandoned for years in the business area of the city, and it symbolizes the process of renewal that Bat-Yam has been going through in recent years.
Directions
Google maps
Waze - טרמינל עיצוב בת ים Ehud Kinnamon St 32, Bat Yam
Parking?
If you arrive by car, the parking options are:
Blue and white parking around the terminal - entrance to the Dov Deutsch St. parking lot or 13 Hamal St.
Public transport?
Bus lines: 140,6,8,10,15,18,22,25,83,88,125
Light rail: "Ha'amal" station
By train, stop at Ha’Komemiyut station and from there take line 6 towards Bat Yam (7 stations)
Schedule
9:00 - 9:30
Check in, registration, and light breakfast
9:30 - 10:30
Opening Plenary Session
10:30 - 10:45
Break and Refuel
Morning Block - Understanding Needs and Impact
10:45 - 12:15
Three parallel sessions:
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Regional Development: Addressing Southern Needs
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Future Trends in Agriculture: Predictions and Direction
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Regional Development: Addressing Northern Needs
12:15 - 13:30
Lunch and Networking
Track A - Afternoon Block - Creating Transformative Volunteer Experiences
13:30 - 14:30
Three parallel sessions:
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Service Learning Fundamentals: Core components of effective service learning
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Best Practices for service-learning programs in Arab society
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Learning Service: How international immersive experiences can mobilize volunteers to do service back home
14:30 - 14:45
Break and Refuel
14:45 - 15:45
Three parallel sessions:
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Sustained Impact: The Transformative Power of Long-Term Service Programs
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Jewish Learning Integration: Enriching service programs with Jewish content
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Reflection Practices: Methods to enhance program impact through reflection
Track B - Afternoon Block - Modeling a Service Learning Experience
13:30 - 15:45
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Participate in a hands-on workshop centered around sustainability, environmental impact and woodworking
Tracks A & B - Closing Session
16:00 - 16:45
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Envisioning the Future Of Service In Israel: Interactive Session
For more information about the summit please contact summit@yahelisrael.com