{"id":26861,"date":"2025-07-24T16:27:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.chimesisrael.org.il\/from-duty-to-devotion-gils-life-changing-year-as-a-chimes-impact-volunteer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-18T18:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:21:54","slug":"from-duty-to-devotion-gils-life-changing-year-as-a-chimes-impact-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.chimesisrael.org.il\/en\/blog\/from-duty-to-devotion-gils-life-changing-year-as-a-chimes-impact-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"From Duty to Devotion: Gil\u2019s Life-Changing Year as a Chimes Impact Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When Gil Reuven signed up to volunteer at Chimes Israel through the FIDF Impact! Scholarship Program, she expected to fulfill a community service requirement. What she didn\u2019t expect was a year that would leave a deep and lasting imprint on her heart.<\/p>

Gil spent the year volunteering at Chimes Israel\u2019s\u00a0employment center in Kfar Saba, where adults with disabilities engage in meaningful daily routines.<\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s a magical place,\u201d\u00a0she said,\u00a0\u201cwith amazing people\u2014both the staff and the trainees.\u201d<\/p>

She joined the center each week\u00a0throughout the academic year, from morning until late afternoon. From the moment she arrived at 9:00 a.m., Gil was fully present.<\/p>

\u201cI\u2019d walk in and immediately be met with smiles and warmth from every direction. I\u2019d start by saying hello to everyone and checking in. Giving them that little bit of personal attention was always important to me.\u201d<\/p>

Her role was to support the staff, participate in\u00a0daily center activities, and create a positive and respectful environment.\u00a0\u201cI tried to bring calm and order, so the experience would be better for them,\u201d\u00a0she said. After lunch, she often helped run creative activities, crafts, holiday-themed projects, games, and music.<\/p>

\u201cSome days we painted or solved puzzles, other times memory games, clay crafts, or holiday-themed activities. We\u2019d finish by putting on their favorite songs and dancing.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Chimes Israel Volunteer, Gil Reuvan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t

Gil built strong relationships with both the team and the participants. One person stood out in particular: Mali.<\/p>

\u201cWe had a very special connection,\u201d she shared. \u201cShe always took part in the activities I organized, and we talked and laughed. Even when she needed encouragement to get involved, I felt she appreciated me, and the relationship between us meant something to her. It meant a lot to me, too.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Mali, Chimes Israel<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t

\u201cVolunteers like Gil bring energy and kindness,\u201d\u00a0said Maayan Maor, Chimes Israel\u2019s Volunteer Coordinator.\u00a0\u201cFrom the very beginning, Gil came with an open heart and a sincere desire to help. She became a part of the team and a meaningful presence for the people we support.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Chimes Israel Volunteer Coordinator, Maayan Maor<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t

\u201cI had never been exposed to people with disabilities before,\u201d said Gil. \u201cI wasn\u2019t sure how I would manage. But from the first day, I felt completely at ease. It just felt natural. They give so much love. All they want is to be seen, heard, and treated like anyone else.\u201d<\/p>

She described her experience as one of the most meaningful in her life.<\/p>

\u201cI received so much from them, simple, genuine kindness. I learned that I\u2019m capable of more than I thought, and I\u2019ll carry that with me forever.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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CEO Jorge Zimmermann with Board Chair Shulamit Gildner<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t

Chimes Israel CEO Jorge Zimmermann reflected on the importance of volunteers at Chimes Israel.<\/p>

\u201cVolunteers are a vital part of our community,\u201d he said. \u201cThey bring new perspective, presence, and care. Gil\u2019s experience shows just how powerful a year of service can be for both the giver and the receiver.\u201d<\/p>

Gil is already making plans to return. Her message to others who might be hesitant is simple: \u201cEven if you\u2019re nervous, give it a try. Within an hour, you\u2019ll understand, and you won\u2019t want to leave.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

Gil came to volunteer at Chimes Israel through its partnership with The FIDF IMPACT! Program. The Impact! Program honors Israel Defense Force veterans by supporting their academic studies and encouraging community service. Since 2002, it has awarded scholarships to over 21,000 honorably released soldiers, who have contributed more than 7.5 million volunteer hours across Israel.<\/p>

Scholars give back to their community by volunteering with organizations like Chimes Israel for 130 hours each year. The program not only helps veterans pursue higher education but also builds a strong alumni network that supports personal and professional growth long after graduation. Through this partnership, Chimes Israel welcomes dozens of dedicated volunteers like Gil each year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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