The program is open to both men and women, ages 17 and older, as long as they are in good health. Young people, ages 15-16, can also participate in the program if they are accompanied by a parent. There doesn't seem to be a ceiling on how old you can be, so this is something that I might actually be able to participate in. Now doesn't that make me feel so old.
From what I understand, volunteers work 8 hours a day, 5 days per week. In the evening, there are activities and presentations on such topics as: Hebrew, Israel's History, Jewish Holidays, and the Israeli social/political issues. During your stay, you can take advantage of at least two site-seeing trips with a your own personal tourguide from the base.
While participating in the program, volunteers are free to leave the bases on the weekends and travel around the country. In addition, while serving as a volunteer all your living expenses are taken care of. This really might be something I might seriously look into. It sounds like an awesome experience.
