Click here to watch Sar-El volunteers in action 

(film is in English and Hebrew)

 

It is still very hot in Israel. Please make sure that you drink a lot of water.  If you do not like the heat, think twice about coming  during this time.  Most bases do not have air conditioning.

You may NOT wear short shorts & skimpy tank tops on army bases so make sure you have regular t-shirts  & shorts of a decent length.
 

 

Also make sure you bring a pair of closed shoes  & socks  (instead of just sandals). Not all bases  provide army boots and you  cannot wear sandals while you work.

 

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As part of your Medical Form please list all doctors you are currently seeing. If you are seeing a specialist (such as a cardiologist, psychiatrist, etc.) we  require a separate medical form from that doctor.

 

Airlines require that your passport be valid until at least 6 months after your return ticket date.

 

Everyone must have INSURANCE that will cover him/her in Israel OR SPECIAL TRAVEL INSURANCE; AND a credit card or enough cash to pay for medical emergencies.

 

Pack lightly; you must carry your own suitcase. Bring a small bag for weekends. There are no rides from your barracks to  the gate on weekends. You are taken to the base when you arrive and back to a central location in Tel Aviv at the end of the three week program.

 

 

 VOLUNTEERS SHOULD BRING SHEETS AND PILLOWS.  Please carry all medicines, copies of prescriptions, clean underwear and socks and your Sar-El papers in your carry-on luggage. Getting a tetanus shot before you come is recommended. Take extra vitamins, Echinacea, Vitamin C before and during your stay. Bring your own cold/cough medicine - just in  case.