Volunteer

Come join our volunteer team in Israel!

Positions Currently Available

Graphic Designer

Creative skills in the field of graphic design and desktop publishing with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop experience preferred. Ability to maintain a fast-paced deadline schedule and interact with a creative team to produce quality books, periodicals and advertising.

Long-term—minimum one year

Ware​house Coordinator/Driver

Based ​at the Karmiel Assistance Center in northern Israel. Duties include driving a 10-ton truck to make deliveries in northern Israel; operating a forklift; receiving incoming freight and dispatching outgoing shipments; rotation of stock; and maintaining the cleanliness of workplace and vehicles. Position requires a strong back, as it involves semi-strenuous lifting (up to 55 lb. or 25 kg.) and can include standing for long periods. Prior forklift and  heavy vehicle driver’s license helpful. 

Long-term—minimum one year

Web Developer

Position available for an experienced WordPress Web Developer.  Ability to work with front-end and back-end programming concepts and concerns, like security and structure.

• Knowledge and experience in building websites with standard WordPress plugins and working with WordPress at code level
• Experience creating and maintaining multilingual and multi-site websites
• Creation of clean, logical, well­-documented and re­usable code.
• Previous experience working for a design agency advantageous
• Able to work comfortably with OS X in an Apple Macintosh environment
• Verbal and written fluency in English
• Ability to work independently and comfortable working to meet strict deadlines

Long-term—minimum one year

Food Bank Floor Manager

The food bank floor manager oversees the packing and distribution of tons of food every month. This food is given to needy Israelis. It is important for this manager to be secure in leading people, both on a managerial and an inspirational level. This position also has a technical aspect, requiring computer literacy with a basic understanding of Microsoft programs and the ability to learn our current inventory management software. A valid driver’s license from the manager’s home country is also required. Although this job will require a personality that is willing to work with the Israeli public, speaking Hebrew is not a requirement. This position also involves some critical thinking and problem-solving. This role is best suited for a motivated person with a servant’s heart.   

Long-term 

Food Bank Floor Workers- Short Term

     Be part of our team that packs food for deliveries. Position requires a strong back as it involves semi-strenuous lifting (33 lb or 15 kg) and can include standing for long periods. Short term.

Home Repair Team- Short Term and Long Term

   Position requires the ability to do general repairs and maintenance in BFP facilities as well as home repairs in the Jewish community. We are looking for people with general handyman skills. Short or long-term.

IT Manager- Long Term

   Provides technical support, training and direction to staff and volunteers; tests and resolves problems with hardware and software; adapts existing software to accommodate departmental needs; develops and maintains connectivity and related security issues; maintains relationships with software suppliers and related outsource agents; performs related duties as required.