Hello all!
My boyfriend lives in Israel, I am from the UK and am hoping to move out there for several months early next year (January/February 2012).
My initial plan is to join Ulpan Gordon. I am currently in the process of contacting them as I am un-sure whether they will allow me to do a 5 month course or if I will have to do the tourist 3 month course.
I am looking to stay in Israel for as long as possible, and believe the best way to do this will be by acquiring study visas or volunteer visas. It is my understanding I will not be able to qualify for a work visa - I am taking savings with me and essentially staying for as long as they last!
I have looked at many volunteer organisations, but do not want to pay an organisation a lot of money to allow me to volunteer, I would rather find a place to volunteer by myself so they benefit fully and I may be of optimum use.
Therefore I am looking for advice from anyone about places which will welcome volunteers, ideally in Tel Aviv, and will not mind volunteers with limited to no Hebrew skills (although trying to learn!)
If anyone can offer any advice I would much appreciate it, thank you, and best of luck in your own endeavours! (Sorry - unsure of correct category!)