Mosaic – National Service for All
Mosaic – National Service for All Program
Mosaic is a supportive program for nonprofit organizations (amutot) that operate national service programs for young adults with disabilities (aged 18-27) who are exempt from military service.
The program provides support to these young adults, as they become national service volunteers who can contribute to society, just like their peers.
The participants receive training days on different topics in preparation for a successful, meaningful service and for the day after the program.
The Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, the Authority for National Service, the Opportunity Fund, and national service organizations: “Shlomit” and “Aminadav”.
Nir, volunteer at Rambam Hospital: “Instead of military service, I am making my contribution to the country. I am happy that I am able to do my part. The light that I bring is in my smile. I always enter my place of service smiling.”
Miriam, kindergarten volunteer: “When the kindergarten staff is frustrated by their hard work, I raise everyone’s morale and help them to renew their energy.”
Yisrael, MDA volunteer: “My light shines through my self-fulfillment and pride in myself. I cannot do military service because of my status, but I decided that I want to do my part of contributing to the country.”
Or, school volunteer: “I play a significant role for the children. It is hard for the kids when I don’t come to class. They miss my help.”
Oriel, government employment service volunteer: “Customer service at the government employment service has gotten better since I arrived. My way of doing things has brought about change.”
Yuval, kindergarten volunteer: “To be responsible for everything going on around me.”
Daniel, customer service volunteer: “To know how to communicate and find my place among other people.”
Mikki, kindergarten volunteer: “I can help through my ability to empathize with the kids, because of my own difficulties as a child and I know how to help them. My ray of light in the kindergarten is Arieli, the little girl I really, really like.”
Nikko, fire department volunteer: “Doing national service gives me the opportunity to discover the similarities between the Arab and Jewish societies.”