Ashdod

Classroom sizes in Ashdod range from 20-30 students. Most of your time will be dedicated to working with smaller groups of 3-5 students on a variety of activities and lessons.

Only 55% of Ashdod’s senior high school students graduate with a Bagrut matriculation certificate (a certificate that is required to continue to higher education). Over the school year, you’ll become a teacher, mentor and role model for the children of Ashdod.

Fellows in Ashdod live in Israeli apartments in various locations in the city. The apartments are furnished, have WiFi internet service, basic kitchen utensils and cookware, and each bedroom is equipped with two single/twin beds. Fellows live in Israeli neighborhoods and experience life as a local, learning in your 10-month program what real life is like as a member of your local community.

Destination Israel provides you with the tools and framework needed to navigate Israel as a native. Explore the streets with ease and experience a fulfilling service in a community that truly needs your help. The schools they work with are dedicated to their volunteers and have years of experience working with together with them. As a member of Destination Israel, you will participate in weekends and seminars with upwards of 300 participants from their other programs, where you’ll make connections with peers living and working across the country.

Extra Perks for Masa Israel Teaching Fellows with Destination Israel

– Be part of a larger community

Destination Israel brings over 500 participants from 50+ different countries every year

– Experienced staff

Destination Israel team members have been involved with MITF since 2011

– Travel to unique places

Destination Israel takes you on trips all over the country, including Eilat!