Kibbutz Volunteer

A working stay on a kibbutz in Israel has long been one of the classic stopovers for the working traveller. This unique guide to kibbutz life gives their historical background and lists comprehensive details of 200 kibbutzim including the types of work available, working hours, leisure activities, facilities and how to apply whether in advance or on the spot; it also conveys the special atmosphere of these unique working communities.Kibbutz Volunteer also covers the other short term work to be found in Israel, both paid and unpaid, including working stays on Moshavim, voluntary conservation work, joining archaeological digs, fruit picking, jobs in the tourist industry at Eilat and other resorts, au pair and hotel work etc. In addition the book includes a detailed visitor's guide to Israel giving all the information a visitor needs from entry and visa regulations to where to stay, the main sites to visit, how to travel, beaches, bargaining, etc.