Living and Working Conditions (Cont'd)
clothing (exchanged or laundered at Sar-El's facilities) as well as work boots are provided and are appropriate to the tasks assigned.
Communal living: The accommodations at bases and other facilities are modest and are comparable to dormitory living. Volunteers should be prepared to share a room with up to 7 other volunteers. Rooms are typically arranged with bunkbeds and shared lockers. Men and women, even if married, sleep in separate rooms. The showers are communal and may not have a curtain. Showers are separate for men and women, although there are bases where only showering times are different. There are bases where showers/restrooms are located some distance from the barracks, so volunteers should bring flashlights for nighttime bathroom needs.
Meals: Volunteers receive three meals a day which are generally served in dining halls. If you are assigned to a base, all your meals will be Kosher. Lunch is the main meal of the day and is generally a meat meal, but most places provide a vegetarian option. The food may not be what you are used to, but it will be balanced and plentiful. For special dietary needs or concerns, contact your country's representative.