USA In 2015 I visited Israel for the first time on a trip with my summer camp. We spent an afternoon at Save a Child’s Heart learning about the organization and playing in the yard with the children. I immediately knew what a special place this is is and I was determined to return as…
Deborah Eckmann
SWITZERLAND For three months of my summer I was fortunate enough to volunteer at Save a Child’s Heart (SACH). I wasn’t familiar with the organization so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Once I stepped into the children’s home I was immediately welcomed by the kids. They were just happy to see me even though they didn’t…
Mickael Goldschmidt
FRANCE Joining SACH definitely was one of the best experiences of my life. I decided to take a gap semester in my career, and I still can’t think of a better place to do so. Far away from the screens and the digital industry, I enjoyed one of life’s simplest pleasures: seeing children laughing. Before coming,…
Phoebe Wasserstrom
USA When people ask about my time at SACH, I always start with saying that I cried on my last day. Going into this summer, I was excited for the opportunity to live in Israel and gain some experience in the nonprofit world. While living in Israel was everything I expected it to be, the…
Gabriella Ziff
UK This summer I had the privilege of volunteering for SACH at their children’s home and hospital in Holon. I honestly struggle to find the words which describe my experiences during this time because, truthfully, no words can do it justice, but I hope that what I will share will provide some insight into the…
Rena Zevy
CANADA I felt the magic at Save A Child’s Heart almost instantly, upon walking into the children’s home for the first time this summer. As I walked in, Linety (18 years old, Zambia) was finishing a puzzle with a volunteer, Mwewa (10 years old, Zambia) and Christina (9 years old, Zanzibar) were engaged in a heated…
Naomi Caplan
USA This summer, I had the privilege of volunteering at Save a Child’s Heart for two months. It was extremely meaningful for many reasons. It directly related to what I am studying, and I got to live in Israel for two months. More importantly, I got the chance to wake up everyday happy and excited to volunteer. At…
Elliah Lester
USA This summer I had the life changing opportunity to volunteer at Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) as my summer internship. While many of my peers Interned in an office setting I elected to spend my days at the children’s home and in the hospital. A choice that has impacted me in countless ways and…
Sami Jolson
USA This summer I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at SACH. I truly had an incredible experience at the children’s home, and I feel so lucky I had the opportunity to meet the amazing people that keep this organization running successfully. Although I only volunteered for a little over a month, the children that I met had a…
Jonathan Shoham
ISRAEL This summer, I embarked on a remarkable journey with Save A Child’s Heart (SACH), an experience that changed me in more ways than I can count. Every day was an opportunity to learn, grow, and, most importantly, make a difference. One unforgettable memory that comes to mind is when I was reunited with a…
Gabi Ben Hamo
During my gap year in Israel, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Save A Child’s Heart Home in Holon once a week. Volunteering at SACH was an incredible and invaluable experience. The SACH home itself is a place that is filled with so much warmth and love, creating a home away from home for the children…
Jackie Satock
CANADA This summer, I was fortunate enough to volunteer at Save A Child’s Heart. I truly had the most incredible experience, which was filled with love, laughs, play, and connection. I came into this experience with the goal of helping children and providing them with emotional support during their heart surgery journey in Israel. Little…
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