Although you work in your professional placement as an unpaid volunteer, you will receive a small, monthly stipend to cover basic food expenses. Consult with your local Shaliach or the Sherut La'am staff for the exact amount of the stipend. You must arrive in Israel with ambulatory and hospitalization insurance which covers you from the date of your flight until the program begins. During your participation in Sherut La'am, you will be covered for routine medical care. Pre-existing conditions, psychological treatment, pregnancy services, and chronic illnesses are not covered.
Coverage is suspended for any time spent outside of Israel during the program.
Most kibbutzim provide you with some pocket money. Since your meals are covered by program fees, this allowance is sufficient for basic toiletries and sundries, snack food, and so on. It is essential that you bring enough money to cover your needs when you are not on the kibbutz, as the kibbutz will not lend you money for these occasions. Your monthly stipend covers basic food costs only. You will need additional funds for travel, personal items, entertainment, and so on.