Volunteer in Israel

I am very excited to have been accepted into the Israel Teaching Fellows program (www.israelteachingfellows.org).  I am one of 170 from around the world and the first ever from South Africa. 

The program is for 10 months, starting 28 August 2014.  Last year I went to Israel for the first time for 10 days and fell in love with the country.  Since then I have been inspired to return and give back in some way.  This program will allow me to do what I love, which is teaching, in a place that I found so fascinating.

I will be teaching in the predominantly low income areas as well as becoming involved in the community through other volunteer programs. 

My contribution towards the program is $1000, which goes towards the airfair and accomodation.  I have been advised that I will need an additional $300-$400 per month to cover living expenses.  Coming from South Africa, where our exchange rate is very unfavourable - at the moment it is R11 to $1 - I am having great difficulty accumulating enough funds to cover my expenses in Israel.  I am currently a teacher and while doing my best to save towards this, I will not be able to achieve this amount without your help.

I would be so grateful for any contribution!