Volunteer With JDC

JDC offers four different volunteer opportunities -- from year long placements to week long trips for college students, grad school students and professionals. For more information about any of the programs listed below please contact email: volunteer@jdc.org

JDC Jewish Service Corps

The JDC Jewish Service Corps (JSC) is a unique one-year volunteer opportunity for active, enthusiastic, knowledgeable Jews to serve, and take part in the life of a Jewish community overseas. Volunteers should have a strong Jewish background and a passion for transmitting it to others. We are looking for college graduates who are adventurous, self-confident and energetic, gentle change agents, open-minded individuals looking for personal challenges and growth.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND AN APPLICATION.

Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship in International Jewish Communal Service

The Ralph I. Goldman Fellowship, awarded to one person annually, is a prestigious program that allows for one year of work-study in overseas locations where JDC is active. Candidates should have a graduate degree of equivalent leadership capabilities and an interest in Jewish communal service, whether lay or professional.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY.

Roslyn Z. Wolf Cleveland – JDC International Fellows Program

The Roslyn Z. Wolf Fellowship 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. Fellows are sent to help an isolated or re-emerging Jewish community develop programs to educate youth, care for the elderly and/or train future leaders. Candidates need to be college graduates who have a strong commitment to Jewish life and a spirit of adventure.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND AN APPLICATION.

JDC Short-Term Service

JDC Short-Term Service Programs are connecting North American young adults to the global Jewish community through one to two-week volunteer programs in a Jewish community overseas. With each project, participants have the opportunity to engage in meaningful service, connect with peers abroad, and learn about the pressing needs of Jews around the world. Participants return home as advocates for the Jewish community they visited, ready to mobilize their friends, families, and communities to help.

For all Short-Term Service Programs, JDC partners with local agencies, such as Hillel, who recruit and select a group of participants, organize pre-trip orientation programming, and facilitate post-trip follow-up in the areas of advocacy and fundraising for overseas Jewish needs. At this time, JDC does not offer Short-Term Service Programs for individuals.

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