How to Apply for Summer 2010
**Applications for 2010 are now closed**
Click on the links below to download the application pack. The key dates are as follows :
- Application deadline: 12 March 2010
- Compulsory interviews held on 28 March 2010
- Compulsory orientation from the 20 June - 24 June 2010 in London
- Orientation in Ghana & India from 5th July 2010
- Placement finishes on 27 August 2010
- There will be a compulsory action day in London on 5th September 2010
Before you apply, please read the information below, the Volunteer FAQs and the experiences of past volunteers on the country pages.
When you are ready, download the following documents to apply:
Selection for interview will be based on your application form. It is therefore important that your application includes all the information requested. Successful applicants will be notified as soon as possible after interview. Please note that it is often impossible to confirm a volunteer’s particular placement until after they have arrived in the country.
Before the programme begins
You will have plenty of assistance from Tzedek in preparing for the programme! We will send a pack out to you with lots of practical information once you have been accepted onto the programme. You will also be sent a fundraising pack, which will help you to raise £350 for Tzedek's overseas projects, and £450 to contribute towards the cost of the programme.
The programme
The programme will begin in London at the end of June, when there will be an orientation in our London office. The orientation will continue in Ghana before you start your work as a volunteer. If you have further questions, please contact the Tzedek office.
The volunteer placement in Ghana will finish on 27th August 2010. Please note that it is the volunteer’s responsibility to book their flights.
After you return from Ghana
Tzedek does not just run volunteer programmes. We have many different projects with which to get involved. Volunteers are expected to commit to Tzedek for a minimum of 10 months after their placement. Past volunteers have spoken about their experiences at University Jewish Societies, in schools and synagogues. Others have joined the VPT, the Overseas Programmes Team and have organised fundraisers to raise money for Tzedek. Throughout the programme we will discuss how you can continue your involvement with Tzedek. You will also be required to attend an Action Day (including a concluding feedback meeting) where you will be able to discuss your experiences with the VPT and provide valuable feedback on your programme.
Ready to apply?
- The submission of an application will be taken as an indication of your intention to participate in the programme. For this reason, please make sure you find out as much as possible about the programme prior to returning your application;
- Call or email a previous volunteer to find out more about the programme if you want (we can give you their contact details if you email here)
- Return your application to Tzedek;
- Sign and return the volunteer agreement to Tzedek, 152 West End Lane, NW6 1SD
- Make sure you can make all the dates before agreeing to participate in the programme;
- Please note - you will need to arrange flights, visas and medical advice yourself. Insurance will be arranged through Tzedek - you will get more information about this in the Orientation Pack if you are accepted onto the programme.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you have any questions please contact the Tzedek office on 020 7443 5121.
