Israel Programs WikiMDA Overseas Volunteers Program
Magen David Adom (Israel's national EMS), with American Friends of MDA · Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
MDA Overseas Volunteers Program is a non-denominational program in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, for gap-year students, open to men and women.
A volunteer medical based program for young Jewish adults (ages 18-40) that provides certified first-responder training followed by experiences in real ambulance shifts alongside Israeli medics; offered independently and through Masa Israel partnerships.
Who it's for
For young adults (18-40) who want real emergency-medical training and ambulance shifts; a strong fit for anyone considering a medical career or wanting first-responder experience.
- Duration
- Ongoing / Flexible — ~4 or 6 weeks
- How to sign up
- Apply via MDA Israel, American Friends of MDA, or Masa Israel's MDA volunteer program page. https://www.mdais.org/en/volunteers
- Contact
- info@afmda.orgNot yet verifiedhttps://afmda.org/volunteer-overseas/
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Alumni References
Some past participants have offered to answer questions about their experience.
- Calanit Epstein · attended Winter 22-23
happy to talk about the course, experience on ambulances, test, anything that might be helpful
- ETHAN REYES · attended August 2025
Anything from references, shift experiences, pre-program questions, to stories and post-program thoughts, all and every question welcomed!
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