5 Israel Tours That Include Volunteering

If you’re one of these people, you’re in luck! Here’s our list of Israel tours that include volunteering:

The Israel Guys tours are known for taking you to places most tour groups skip entirely, including:

• Ancient Shiloh
• Hebron
• Elon Moreh
• The Temple Mount
• Other unique locations most visitors never reach

And yes — you’ll still visit the “must-sees,” including Jerusalem.

These trips are ideal for people who want to:

• Connect with the roots of their faith in a deeper way
• Put their support for Israel into action
• Experience Israel’s biblical heartland firsthand
• Make a tangible difference while they’re here

This is the kind of trip that stays with you long after you fly home. Click here to check out upcoming Israel tours that include volunteering with The Israel Guys.

These tours have the option to be a bit longer than the JNF Israel Tours. Instead of lasting only 4 days, they last 4-7 days. During this time, volunteers will be able to serve in different communities, on agricultural projects, and assist the IDF.

One similar aspect of this tour to the JNF tour is that, while there are impactful locations visited, this volunteering opportunity does not include many, if any, visits to biblical sites in Israel, especially in the Judea and Samaria region. This can make this option lackluster for people seeking to connect more deeply with their faith.

Sar-El offers a tour option that lasts significantly longer than the previous two. Trips can run anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks, and the focus is almost entirely on serving the IDF in practical, day-to-day ways.

While weekdays are spent on base volunteering, weekends are off base, giving participants free time to explore Israel on their own or arrange additional touring if they choose.

This trip typically lasts 1-2 weeks and includes some of the sites that many people are eager to visit, including Masada, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, and other locations. This is an opportunity for people to visit, volunteer, and experience authentic Israeli culture.

However, this Israel tour accepts only Jewish applicants, hence the name “Birthright”. If you or someone you know is Jewish, this may be a great way for them to connect to Israel!

Each of these tours offers distinct advantages and may suit different preferences. The Israel Guys trips, however, are built to deliver a full, immersive experience — combining meaningful service with in-depth touring in places that matter most.

Here are just a few of the places you’ll experience when you come to Israel with The Israel Guys. These are not side stops. They are foundational places in the story of Scripture and the story of the Jewish people.

Elon Moreh

This is where God spoke directly to Abraham in Genesis 12 and promised the land to his descendants. Standing here, you are looking at the very landscape where that covenant was first declared. From this vantage point you can see the valley where Joseph searched for his brothers, the mountains of blessing and cursing where the tribes of Israel proclaimed the Law, and vast stretches of biblical territory in every direction. On a clear day, you may even glimpse Mount Hermon to the north and over the Jordan River all the way to Amman in the east. It is a sweeping, unforgettable view of the land of the Bible.

Ancient Shiloh

For 369 years, the Tabernacle stood here. This was the spiritual center of Israel before Jerusalem—where Hannah prayed, where Samuel ministered and where the Ark of the Covenant rested. When you walk through Shiloh, you are walking where God’s presence dwelt among His people for generations. Today, it is also where the red heifers are being raised in preparation for future Temple service, making it a place of both deep history and present-day significance.

Hebron

Hebron is home to the Cave of Machpelah, the burial place of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, and Jacob and Leah. Abraham purchased this burial site for 400 shekels of silver, making it the first recorded land transaction in Scripture. This is not only a tomb. It is a testimony to God’s promises and the patriarchs who walked in them. Standing in Hebron connects you directly to the fathers and mothers of the faith in a powerful and personal way.

These are the kinds of places you engage with when you travel into Judea and Samaria with us. You are not just reading the Bible. You are standing where it happened, while also strengthening the communities who live there today.

You may be wondering, “Do I really want to volunteer during my Israel tour?”

We understand that question. For many people, a trip to Israel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and there are so many places you want to see. But here’s something we’ve watched happen again and again: the moments that stay with you the longest often aren’t the scenic views or the bucket-list stops.

They’re the moments when you served.

You might assume your favorite memory will be floating in the Dead Sea or seeing the Mediterranean for the first time. And those experiences are incredible. But when you spend time volunteering, you step into Israel’s story in a different way. You are not only visiting the land. You are strengthening it. When you take an active role in supporting the restoration of the land of Israel, many of the memories you carry home are tied to the work you did and the people you met.

Israel tours that include volunteering also bring you face-to-face with people you would likely never meet on a typical tour. You get to know the farmers, families, and communities who are the heartbeat of Israel. You touch the soil, you lend your hands, and you leave behind something that truly matters.

And that is why so many people say volunteering didn’t just change their trip. It changed them.

There are several solid options to consider when choosing Israel tours that include volunteering. Each one offers a different focus and structure.

That said, if you’re looking for a trip that brings you into the heart of Judea and Samaria, allows you to stand directly with farmers and communities, and connects your faith to the very places where Scripture unfolded, The Israel Guys trips are built for exactly that.

Wherever you choose to serve, stepping onto the land and helping the people of Israel will leave a lasting mark on you. But if you want your time here to be intentional, relational, and rooted in the biblical heartland, we would be honored to host you.

Click here to view dates and prices of upcoming Israel trips with The Israel Guys.