Many of the placements begin in early to late summer. There are, of course, other non-sectarian programs like the U.S. Peace Corps for United States citizens. All applications should be submitted complete with three required references. Once a completed application has been received, it can be processed immediately. The number of volunteers serving in each country depends on the specific needs of that country.
Some volunteers serve alone, while others serve in groups of two or three.
Volunteers are supervised by a JDC Country Director who is usually based out of Israel or Western Europe. Volunteers have an orientation in New York, as well as a mid-year seminar somewhere in Europe. Volunteers are always working closely with local Jewish communal professionals.