Sderot Project
During the past weeks and these many years, the relentless rocket
fire on Sderot has made the lives of its residents insufferable. To ease
their distress – and
show your support – we invite you to volunteer in the town.
To assist them, and to express solidarity and support the residents, the "Ruach Tova" organization and the Jewish Agency invite you to volunteer. No need for professional experience or a long-term commitment. It's enough to visit a family, assist an elderly citizen with grocery shopping, or play with the children, to prove to the residents they are not alone.
Advisory
The situation in Sderot continues to changes.
8-Feb-2009: The situation for volunteers in Sderot has improved.
Volunteer options are available.
We recommend a minimum 3 to 5 day stay or longer.
Following is a list of available volunteer projects in Sderot. Surely, you'll find one that fits you:
- Preparing shelters: There are 22 shelters in Sderot but only two are operational. The rest must be fixed and cleaned so they could be used.
- Homes damaged by the rockets: Owners of homes that were hit by rockets have to clear the rubble themselves. Being there with them will help them deal with the situation and will be a great practical help.
- Home visits: Help those who fear leaving their house with grocery shopping, talk and listen to the people, show your support.
- Elderly citizens: Help with chores, food and medicine shopping, support lonely people and alert the authorities in cases of emergency.
- People with special needs and the disabled: There are about 1,500 people with special needs in Sderot. They need help with chores and would appreciate a visit.
- Manning Sderot's 24 hours emergency center: Pinpointing needs, directing requests for assistance to the municipality and the welfare department.
Children: The children of Sderot suffer from anxiety
and stress emphasized, in many instances, by their parents' distress. Distract
them, even for an hour, by playing with them or reading a story to them.
Are YOU interested? Want to help? Fill out the VFI Special Program Request form.