Application Process

The following are the steps to being accepted into AVODAH. Our application deadline was February 12, 2010. We are now accepting applications on a rolling basis for any remaining openings.

 

1. Fill Out On-Line Application 

• Before you start, make sure your computer has the correct settings to complete the application.
• Complete essays.
• Upload resume and photo.
• Identify three references and notify them they will receive an e-mail from AVODAH. (click here for more information about references).

 

2. Interview

• AVODAH will contact qualified applicants to set up an interview.
• Most interviews are by phone, but if you live near or can visit one of our program sites please contact our Recruitment Coordinator, Mollie Spevack, at apply@avodah.net to schedule an in-person interview.

To learn more about interviews click here.

 

3. Learn Your Status

After your interview, you will be notified of your status:

• Admitted to the first matching round with potential work placement.
• Wait-listed. Note that if you are placed on the wait list there is a good chance you will be invited into a subsequent matching round.
• Not accepted to the AVODAH program.

To learn more about being notified of your status click here.

 

4. Match with Your Work Placement

• Receive job descriptions of all available positions.
• Rank your top three choices.
• Interview with the placement agencies you ranked highly. You must be available by telephone to speak with potential placements throughout the matching process.
• Partner agencies rank their top choices of candidates.
• AVODAH matches you with a placement agency based on your and the placement agency's rankings.

To learn more about the matching process click here. 

 

5. Accepted into AVODAH, Congratulations!

• You will finalize your match by signing a three-way contract between yourself, AVODAH, and your placement agency. This contract lists expectations and commitments, and by signing, you commit to participate in the full one-year program.
• Once all three parties have signed the contract, you're accepted into AVODAH!