Contact With Volunteers

Our volunteers stand by the families and offer the emotional, social and practical support they need

Who is this page for?

Bereaved Parents
Widows and Widowers

About the volunteers of the department

As part of the social services provided to families, the department operates a volunteer program aimed at providing consistent and supportive connections with a meaningful and unique human value.

The volunteer program was established at the end of the Yom Kippur War and has become institutionalized over the years. Over time, knowledge and experience have been accumulated, and its contribution and significance to bereaved families has been substantial.

The volunteers work in collaboration with the department's staff and provide additional support alongside the existing care and guidance. Each volunteers for a year and receives professional training.

Connection between the volunteers and the families is made when professionals recommend it and the family wishes to establish it.

Who are the volunteers?

Citizens with goodwill and a willingness to create warm connections with the families, including young men and women in national service who help supporting young orphans.
They typically reside in your area to ensure regular contact and availability.
They are all trained and guided regularly by therapeutic professionals.

What will the connection give to the family?

Social and emotional support with goodwill and a big heart.
Regular contact with someone outside the circle of family and friends.
Regular home visits for at least a year, according to an agreed schedule.
An opportunity to create an enriching connection, both in content and action, based on the family's needs.
Assistance with practical solutions for specific needs.

You should know

Volunteers are insured by the ministry as required by law through the National Insurance Institute.
Volunteers are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
The volunteer program can direct families to information about organizations and associations that provide additional assistance to families and senior citizens.

Frequency and location of meetings

Volunteering takes place over one year, with regular weekly meetings, usually at the family's home. If the connection is suitable and beneficial for the family and both sides wish to continue, it will be extended.
To create a connection with a volunteer, you can contact the family's social worker or the volunteer coordinators in your district.