Our Volunteers
"Meeting the patients enriches me as a human being. I feel as though I’ve discovered a whole new world. Thanks to the center, I am experiencing significant professional growth as a therapist."
(Ilana, volunteer therapist at the Holistic Support Center)
The activities of the Yuri Shtern Holistic Center are made possible thanks to approximately 180 volunteer therapists who contribute their energy, time, experience, and knowledge to support cancer patients and victims of national trauma.
The volunteers -all of whom are certified and qualified therapists -undergo a unique 55-hour training course. Upon completion, they receive a professional certificate from the Yuri Shtern Center and begin their integration into therapeutic volunteering at one of our locations: the Shaare Zedek Medical Center or our community clinics in Jerusalem and Herzliya.
Volunteering consists of a weekly shift at a fixed time and location, including two and a half hours of clinical work followed by 45 minutes of supervision and guidance. Throughout their tenure, the Yuri Shtern Center’s professional team supports the therapists with ongoing training, workshops, supervision, events, and personal mentorship as needed.
Our volunteer community is vibrant and professional, providing a fertile ground for sharing, learning, and significant professional growth across various therapeutic fields - all alongside the profound sense of meaning that comes from giving and caring for our patients.
How to join our volunteer community?
We welcome certified therapists in the following fields:
- Touch Therapies: Shiatsu, Reflexology, Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Tuina.
- Chinese Medicine: Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture.
- Emotional Therapy: Various types of Psychotherapy.
Requirements for Holistic Touch Therapists: Candidates must hold a "Senior Therapist" certification (at least two years of study) from a recognized college. We do not accept certifications from private teachers/tutors.
How to Apply: To join, candidates must pass a personal interview and enroll in one of our upcoming training courses. The course is offered at a subsidized cost of only 500 NIS.
What is covered in our training course?
- Introduction and integration of our unique therapeutic principles for oncology patients.
- Study and practice of unique principles in the oncology field, including indications and contraindications for oncological treatment.
- Study and practice of the core principles of therapeutic work specific to the Yuri Shtern Holistic Center.
- Clinical application and practice within each therapist’s specific professional field.
- Understanding the similarities and differences between working in a hospital setting versus a clinic setting, in order to master our treatment model and address the patient’s unique and evolving needs.
Why join our training course and the Yuri Shtern Holistic Support Center’s therapist community?
Our course offers a rare opportunity to:
- Learn integrative holistic care for oncology patients and work with individuals from all sectors of society.
- Gain a broader perspective on the practical application of complementary medicine.
- Apply your therapeutic tools within a supportive and supervised framework.
- Volunteer for cancer patients while gaining extensive clinical knowledge and experience in integrative oncology, pediatric care, and palliative care.
- Take part in scientific research regarding the impact of complementary treatments on the quality of life of oncology patients.
- Join a professional and social community of therapists, offering ongoing professional development, medical lectures, panels, enrichment workshops, and fun days.
- Access a high-value course worth thousands of shekels at a subsidized price for our volunteers (only 500 NIS!).
All of this is provided with professional guidance, clinical supervision, and emotional support at every stage.
For more details regarding upcoming courses and further information, please contact Livnat Livne at 058-498-7697 or by email at livnat@yurishtern.org.il
