{"id":8158,"date":"2024-03-28T14:05:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T12:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=8158"},"modified":"2025-07-31T02:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T23:10:26","slug":"national-civil-service","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/articles\/national-civil-service\/","title":{"rendered":"National-Civil Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National-Civil Service<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158-1\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\">https:\/\/www.kolzchut.org.il\/he\/%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%AA_%D7%9C%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%99-%D7%90%D7%96%D7%A8%D7%97%D7%99<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a public service volunteer framework in various fields (that often lack manpower) such as \u2013 education, healthcare, social services, security, nature conservation, animals, and more. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any citizen or permanent resident who is exempt from military service or has not been drafted is eligible for National-Civil Service. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This framework can be a parallel option to military service for some people on the trans spectrum for whom military service is unsuitable for various reasons.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Initial Acceptance Procedure to National-Civil Service<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any citizen or permanent resident who is exempt from military service or has not been drafted can volunteer for National-Civil Service.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"2\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158-2\">2<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158-2\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"2\">https:\/\/www.kolzchut.org.il\/he\/%D7%94%D7%AA%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%91%D7%95%D7%AA_%D7%9C%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%AA_%D7%9C%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%99-%D7%90%D7%96%D7%A8%D7%97%D7%99<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Volunteering for National-Civil Service is for at least one year and can be lengthened up to two years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who complete National-Civil Service are eligible for benefits that discharged IDF soldiers receive (according to the duration of service).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The volunteer year typically begins on September 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though there are cases that may allow for a different starting date (signing up for service is possible all year).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Precursors to Service<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The minimum volunteer age is 17. Volunteers under the age of 18 are required to provide permission from a parent or guardian consenting to service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The maximum volunteer age is 24 (meaning that the maximum age to begin volunteering is 23, in which case it is only possible to volunteer for one year), or 27 for those who were special education students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteers need to be citizens or permanent residents of the State of Israel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteers need to have received exemption from mandatory military service (according to the Israeli Defense Service Law of 1986), or those who aren\u2019t included in the mandatory draft according to that law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Applying for Service<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Independently<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the online form for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.il\/he\/service\/registration_for_national_service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registration for national service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/community volunteering on the government services and information website.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Fill out the form with personal details and details of the type of service you are interested in, and select the volunteer organization you wish to volunteer through (you may select more than one organization). There are volunteer organizations with more than one volunteering location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">After filling out the form and sending it, it is possible to update details or change the volunteer organization choice (you can update the form up to 5 times, via a form that is sent to the applicant by email. The original form should only be filled out once).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The form is sent to all organizations chosen by the applicant to check compatibility and placement in service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The volunteer organization that the applicant chose to volunteer through will complete the rest of the recruitment and registration process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Through Organizations<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can contact one of the recognized National-Civil Service volunteer organizations directly:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sherut-leumi.co.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israeli Volunteer Association \u2013 National Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ofekmashu.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ofek Association for Advancement of Young Volunteers in Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bat-ami.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bat Ami<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hibur-hadash.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hibur Hadash Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100068877520979\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shivyon Hevrati Association \u2013 National Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slo.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherut Leumi Shilo Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aminadav.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aminadav<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shlomit.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shlomit &#8211; Shilat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chaverim.org.il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haverim \u2013 Haredi Civil Service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.il\/he\/departments\/authority_for_national_civic_service\/govil-landing-page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authority for National-Civil Service website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used to find up-to-date information about service locations.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">You can reach out to multiple volunteer organizations to hear about different options and programs they offer (the associations offer tailored programs for various populations according to their needs, for example, programs for people with disabilities, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It is recommended to look at the organizations\u2019 websites to find out about the offered programs and open volunteer spots in your preferred field.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">It is recommended to contact a coordinator in the volunteer organization (association) before starting service and throughout the duration of service to align expectations about the place and type of volunteer work \u2013 before service to find the optimal volunteer spot for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Volunteer Program for the Trans Community \u2013 Shlomit Association<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shlomit Association<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"3\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158-3\">3<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-00000000000013aa0000000000000000_8158-3\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"3\">https:\/\/www.shlomit.org.il\/%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%9C%D7%90%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%99-%D7%90%D7%96%D7%A8%D7%97%D7%99-2\/%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%A9%D7%95%D7%9C-%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%A0%D7%A1\/<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers the opportunity to volunteer for National-Civil Service through the Nachshol Trans (Trans Wave) program \u2013 a program tailored to young adults on the trans spectrum. In this program, you are obligated to volunteer for 30 weekly hours, 5 days a week. The volunteers are integrated into all volunteer locations in various fields, such as healthcare, education, social services, government offices, animal care, and more. Note that some placements are only available to volunteers in special programs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program operates across the country and enables integration in volunteer positions under local coordinators.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">As part of the program, volunteers receive personal guidance from a local coordinator, starting at the initial interview, to integration into the volunteer position, and through the end of service. The coordinator visits volunteers at their place of service once every two\/three weeks and builds a personal advancement program with them according to their needs and abilities. The coordinator is the one to turn to regarding anything about the volunteer position\/location, if issues arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Every three weeks there is a group workshop with other volunteers. In the workshop, volunteers gain skills to cope with the service and preparation for life as civilians after service, particularly regarding being on the trans spectrum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, National Service volunteers in this program have the option of housing. Shlomit has housing for 8 volunteers in this program, after checking compatibility and based on available space. The apartment is located in Kfar Shalem in Tel Aviv bordering Ramat Gan on Ma\u2019apilei Egoz St, and it is possible to stay there throughout the week (not including Friday and Saturday). Staying in the apartment requires a family home to return to.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, there are housing options with Alut Jerusalem and Kivunim in the north (if accepted there as a volunteer). For further details, reach out to the organization coordinators.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For volunteers who aren\u2019t in this program, it is possible to receive housing in a non-gendered apartment, or a volunteer apartment with similar conditions (reach out to your coordinator). It is important to note: If housing conditions are unsuitable, volunteers can send a complaint to the volunteer organization, who are obligated to investigate the complaint and reply promptly in writing. For further reading: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transwiki.co.il\/articles\/%d7%9e%d7%92%d7%95%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%95%d7%9b%d7%99-%d7%98%d7%95%d7%95%d7%97\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing Accommodated to People on the Trans Spectrum<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","source-tyoe":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/8158"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/articles"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/8158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8736,"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/8158\/revisions\/8736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"source-tyoe","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/transwiki.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/source-tyoe?post=8158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}