Aardvark Israel - Service: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Aardvark Israel - Service is Aardvark Tourism Ltd's volunteer-intensive gap year track, placing participants at Israeli nonprofits and social service organizations across Tel Aviv and beyond. Over seven months, young adults contribute 20+ hours weekly to meaningful service placements while attending Hebrew classes and Jewish identity seminars. The program draws a pluralistic cohort and is fully MASA-affiliated, making participants eligible for grant support.
Program Highlights
- ✓Weekly volunteer placements at Israeli nonprofits and social service sites
- ✓Hebrew language ulpan integrated with service-learning curriculum
- ✓Jewish identity workshops and Israel education programming
- ✓Tel Aviv base with Israel-wide travel seminars
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Pluralistic cohort welcoming all Jewish backgrounds
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and service-learning curriculum
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Tel Aviv
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Israel-wide travel and seminars
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Professional development workshops and resume support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Aardvark Israel - Service
“Our daughter chose Aardvark Israel - Service because she wanted her gap year to mean something beyond herself. The volunteer placements were genuinely impactful, and Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan covered the entire program. We started saving when she was nine — it made this possible.”
“We'd heard amazing things about Aardvark Israel - Service from families in our shul. When we looked into Israel Prepaid, the Bronze Plan fit perfectly for a 7-month MASA program. Our son came home with a deeper sense of purpose and a real connection to the Israeli people he served alongside.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Aardvark Israel - Service
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Aardvark Israel - Service. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $89/mo | $35,976 |
| Age 3 | $105/mo | $32,392 |
| Age 5 | $119/mo | $30,044 |
| Age 8 | $151/mo | $26,584 |
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