“Through the MDA Overseas Volunteer Program, I didn’t just learn emergency medicine, I lived it, shoulder to shoulder with Israelis navigating crisis and everyday life. The program gave me a front-row seat to Israel’s strength: delivering compassionate care alongside medics and paramedics, sharing patients’ stories, and forging a deep connection to am Yisrael.”
Dr. Gayle Squires
Participate in one of Israel’s most meaningful volunteer service programs and receive hands-on training in emergency medical response with Magen David Adom. Join peers from around the world and bond with each other and with your Israeli paramedic and EMT instructors. Get the satisfaction that can only come from saving lives in Israel. MDA partners with three providers whose programs are geared toward volunteers at different life stages. Learn more about your options below and contact Alison Gardy with questions.
“The MDA Overseas Volunteer Program was an invaluable growing experience. I learned about the diverse populations that MDA serves, saw the inner workings of the emergency medicine system, and made lifelong friends from all over the world.”
Evan Block
“The MDA Overseas Volunteer Program gave me the chance to step into real emergency care and make a tangible difference. It shaped my path as a nursing student through hands-on experience and reminded me that service doesn’t end when you leave Israel — it’s a lifelong commitment.”
Alya Shor
