Kibbutz Baram was founded in 1949, and is located in the Upper Galilee, near the Lebaneese border. Baram is a "medium size" Kibbutz, with 250 members and approximately 200 children.   Public transpotation is hard to find but coming and going with cars of the Kibbutz is quite convenient - just ask the help of volunteer coordinator. Hitching a ride is considered to be dangerous and not recommended.

The Volunteer Program usually consists of between 20 volunteers in the winter time to 70 in the summer during apple picking season. The volunteers are required to work 8.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, with 2 free days per month and 1 additional day for an organized Volunteer Trip. You will be placed, according to the daily needs of the various work branches. Some of the work places change, depending on the season.  Baram owns 2 factories. One for storing, refrigerating and packing apples and other fruits and the other producing different types of disposable medical devices. Other places include the dining room, kitchen, gardens, folding laundry and fruit picking..

The minimum age of acceptance to the program is 18 and the maximum is 26 years. You must be in good physical and mental health, willing to work when and where you are needed. You must send at least one month in advance an official medical letter from a proper doctor, including a list of any allergies and the results of an HIV test taken within the last 3 months. It is necessary to bring with you complete health insurance- including hospitalization, travel insurance -including theft.

The volunteer housing is located close to the Kibbutz member housing and therefore proper conduct is mandatory regarding noise. The Volunteer Area must be kept clean. Heavy drinking is not allowed, drugs are illegal and these two subjects are taken very seriously on Baram. Any problems that may arise, on these subjects, you will be told to leave immediately!   In the summer, May - October, our beautiful pool is opened. We also have a basketball/tennis court. By joining the volunteer program in Baram you have the opportunity to get to know Israel, share an interesting experience with many youngsters from all over the world as well as learning and sharing some of Kibbutz life, a Communal way of living.

If you are interested in joining our programwe must hear from you at least 2 weeks before your arrival for final confirmation of flight number, date and time, in order to save you a place.  Please bring: 2 towels Waterproof shoes for work Hiking shoes Hat Alarm clock 2 passport pictures Warm clothes for winter November-April Light clothes for summer May - October   Looking forward to hearing from you Volunteer Coordinator's Office -  ++972-4-6988101 Fax -++972-4-6988047 Raviv Gutman - Volunteer Coordinator - ++972-52-8313819 Contact: Kibbutz Baram, 13860, Israel Kibbutz Secretary Email: haya@elcam.co.il Phone:++972-4-6988111 Fax: :   ++972-4-6987777