Volunteer
Thousands are already part of the change. Now it’s your turn.
You have a rare opportunity to change the life of a child or young adult growing up without family support. With consistency, compassion, and presence, you can become the steady adult who helps them move toward a stronger future.
How It Works?
The process is simple and supportive - we guide you every step of the way:
Choose the volunteer track that fits you
Complete a short matching questionnaire
Watch a brief informational webinar
We’ll follow up with next steps based on your chosen role
Choose the volunteer track that fits you
Complete a short matching questionnaire
Watch a brief informational webinar
We’ll follow up with next steps based on your chosen role
Volunteering with Yeladim is more than giving - it’s a meaningful human connection that creates lasting impact, for the young person and for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Host Families
Open your home. Open your heart.
Host families welcome a child (ages 5-18) from residential care into their home every other weekend and during holidays. You provide warmth, stability, and the experience of belonging.
ליווי והכשרה
Training and professional support
דרישות
Biweekly weekend hosting
מה זה דורש ממני?
Ongoing coordination with care staff
Personal Mentors
A steady guide toward independence
Young adults aging out of care often enter adulthood alone. Mentors meet biweekly, offering support around work, education, and life decisions.
מה עושים?
Biweekly meetings (about 1.5 hours), Ongoing phone contact
ליווי והכשרה
Training and supervision
דרישות
Two-year commitment
Friend for Life
Be the adult who changes a life’s direction
Meet weekly with a child (ages 5-18) in their residential setting. Build trust. Provide consistency. Show up.
ליווי והכשרה
Training and professional guidance
דרישות
Weekly 1.5-hour meetings
מה זה דורש ממני?
Ongoing contact with care staff
Pro Bono Legal Support
Use your expertise to remove barriers
Provide short-term legal guidance to young adults navigating contracts, employment issues, or basic legal documents.
דרישות
Active law license required.
Mentor to Young Mothers
Support a mother building a future
Meet biweekly with a young mother who grew up in care. Offer encouragement, guidance, and steady presence.
ליווי והכשרה
Training and ongoing supervision provided.
Professional Experts Network
One hour can change a life trajectory
Offer short consultations in fields such as finance, HR, marketing, business development, and more.
אני רוצה להתנדב
Academic Tutoring for Students
Be the bridge to success
Support care-leaver college students via Zoom in subjects like English, math, statistics, and more.
אני רוצה להתנדבWhat You Gain?
Meaningful personal growth
Professional training and ongoing support
A strong volunteer community
Shared events and learning opportunities
Voices From Our Volunteers
Thousands are already part of the change.
“I met with him once a week. For him, it was the only time someone truly listened.”
Haggai, Mentor
“I thought I came to give. I discovered how much I received.”
Alon, Friend for Life
“Becoming a host family was the most powerful example I could set for my own children.”
Rivi, Host Family for 10 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to talk to us and think together? Leave your details and we’ll get back to you.
Let's Talk
We'll Be with You Every Step of the Way, from Day One
Or contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Mor Midbari morm@Yeladim.org.il