Why Volunteer
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Thousands of volunteers on all 6 continents organize more than 80 Limmuds per year.
Personal contribution of everyone is a fundamental principle of Limmud. Organizers, presenters, participants, we all put in our time and energy selflessly, gratuitously and voluntary.
When you volunteer with Limmud FSU, you:
- Gain experience in organizing a major event
- Personally contribute to the development of Jewish culture in your community
- Connect with other amazing like-minded individuals
- Receive satisfaction from doing good, $50 off registration price and other perks during conference
How does this work
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At Limmud, everyone can find a role/task to utilize their unique skills or do something completely new. Each volunteer chooses a type of activity consistent with their skills or makes a willful decision to do something completely new within one of the committees.
We will try our best to take into consideration your preferred types of activities. We expect a time commitment of 4 hours spread over the 3 days of the conference. The rest of the time a volunteer can take part in the programming just like any other participant.
Look through activities below to see what may be of interest to you.
Participants.
Registration
Welcoming participants, registering, supplying a booklet, an ID Badge, and other supporting materials
Helpdesk
Providing participants and presenters with information (e.g. when is lunch time, where can one find a doctor, how to turn on a projector…)
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Children
Caregivers’ Assistants
Assist professional caregivers with minor tasks like accompanying a child to their parent, for example
Madrichim
Assist in leading youth programs
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Venue
Assistants
Making sure things are running smoothly in the halls and classrooms, setting up presentation aids during sessions, handling real-time logistics
Equipment
Assistance in setting up visual aids for presenters, work as a sound manager and lighting technician
Translations
Synchronous and consecutive translation, support for English-speaking and Hebrew-speaking presenters
Photo&Video
Documenting the conference on video, selecting and arranging the photo materials, video production
Grounds & Buildings
Decoration of rooms and halls, tracking of materials and equipment
Food
Table seating assistance during Meal breaks, ad hoc help to restaurant workers
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How to become a volunteer
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Apply to become a Volunteer by filling in Volunteer Registration Form.
Once your application is received, a phone interview will be scheduled to get to know you better, review your interests and availability.
If you are selected, you will be provided with information and training to prepare you for volunteering tasks.
You may be asked to assist the Organization Committee prior to the start of the Conference.
During the Conference you will have a clear schedule and role assignment.
With questions specific to volunteering, please contact us via this Contact Form