Mandatory- For MDA (course & volunteering)

1. Closed, comfortable shoes
2. Wrist-watch with seconds, or second-hand
3. T-Shirts with no rips or tears to wear under the MDA shirt
4.  Long, solid color pants to wear on shifts
5. Sweatshirts or long-sleeved shirts for chilly evenings
6. Participants with long hair should bring a rubber-band or hair clip
   to make a ponytail while on duty

The above dress code is required on the training course as well.

Mandatory for Absorption Centers

1.  All bedding:
   • Sheets
   • Pillow and pillow case
   • Blanket (A warm blanket is necessary in the winter) 
2. Bath and hand towel
3. 3-4 Plates
4. 3-4 cups and or mugs
5. Set of Silverware
6. A pot and pan

Recommended

1. Laundry Soap
2. Sewing Kit
3. A money belt to carry all money and valuables with you at all times
4. Shower sandals (“flip flops”)

General - Mandatory

1. Your Passport + a photocopy of your passport (to be kept separately)
2. Money to cover the following expenses:
   • Local Bus pass for travel to and from MDA stations (Approximately 200 NIS a month)
   • Three meals a day while in Absorption Centers (During the course meals will be provided)
   • All personal expenses, including “emergency money” to be kept in a separate place
3. Personal Sundries
4. Sunscreen
5. A hat or head covering (for trips and tours)
6. Sunglasses
   • Do not bring large amounts of cash, or valuables of any kind.
   • Those who wear glasses or contact lenses should bring a second pair 
   •  Those who take prescription medicine should bring enough for the entire period as the insurance company does not cover pre-existing conditions.

You will receive from Magen David Adom in Israel:

1. 2 MDA uniform shirts 
2. A MDA overseas program backpack
3. In the winter – a jacket
   

Last updated: Sunday, May 23, 2004