There are two different ways to apply for the kibbutz volunteer program:

1) To contact your local kibbutz representative and register through their office

The registration at the kibbutz representatives in your country may be somewhat more costly, but it is the only way to register and be guarantied a kibbutz placement directly upon arrival in Israel. The kibbutz Representatives worldwide help the volunteers to prearrange all the paperwork (i.e. medical and registration forms) and the volunteers are fully prepared when they arrive in Israel and can go directly to the kibbutz. The Kibbutz Representatives also arrange for groups of volunteers to go together to the kibbutz, and can arrange a specifically requested kibbutz ahead of the volunteer's arrival. In order to find your local kibbutz representatives please look in our list of kibbutz representatives

2) To register directly through the Kibbutz Program Center

For direct registration you need to fill the Registration Form  or to contact the Kibbutz Program Center either by E-Mail kpc@volunteer.co.il or by fax 972(0) 3 523 9966. Your message needs to include your name, passport number and nationality, date of birth and date of arrival. In addition, you need to write a little about yourself your profession and/or occupation. At the Kibbutz Program Center, we then know when to expect you. However, upon arrival (especially in the busy seasons) there is no guaranty that you will be placed on a kibbutz immediately upon arrival. You might have to wait a few days in a hostel for a free place in a kibbutz. When choosing to register directly at the Kibbutz Program Center, it is important to realize that priority is given to the pre-registered volunteers arriving from one of the kibbutz representatives.  All North American candidates are requested to register only through our KPC office in New York, USA.