Roslyn Z. Wolf Cleveland-JDC Fellowship

The Roslyn Z. Wolf Cleveland-JDC International Fellows program provides an unparalleled opportunity for a select individual to spend one year abroad, making a significant difference in the lives of members of an overseas Jewish community. The fellow’s skills will be matched with the needs of an overseas Jewish community to help that community find workable solutions to its most pressing problems.

One fellow will be chosen annually to help an isolated or reemerging Jewish community develop programs to educate youth, care for the elderly and/or train future leaders. Prospective fellows can be any age but must be college graduates and should possess a strong Jewish background, teaching or group work experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to quickly adapt to the unique culture of the local community.

Meet Our Fellows

Read our Wolf fellows’ first hand accounts of living and volunteering abroad.

Dina and Sol
Placement: Odessa, Ukraine, 2008-09
Blog: http://odessanodyssey.wordpress.com/

Read Feature: Roslyn Z. Wolf Fellows Learn Lesson of Tolerance and Unity from
Righteous Gentile 

Throughout their one-year experience, fellows will be responsible to JDC and the Jewish Community Federation of Cleveland for (1) reports and articles about their experiences and upon return, (2) speaking engagements for JDC, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, and other groups. The program covers transportation and living expenses and offers a small stipend upon successful completion.

To be considered for this exciting volunteer opportunity, please submit a completed application with three recommendations. 

If you have questions, e-mail us at volunteer@jdc.org.