Application Process

AVODAH's application is now open. The first round deadline is Sunday, January 29, 2012. While there are quality placement organizations in every matching round, those who apply by the first deadline will have a greater selection to choose from. We highly recommend applying by the first round deadline. The second round deadline is Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Subsequent deadlines may be created on an as needed basis. Late applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

If you'd like to hear more information about AVODAH, let us know.

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 after each deadline.
• Each candidate will be interviewed for only on AVODAH city.
• There are two rounds of interviews included in the AVODAH process. First, qualified candidates will interview with an AVODAH alum. If the alum assesses the candidate to be a good match for AVODAH, the candidate will then move on to an interview with an AVODAH staff member. *Note: A candidate may be put on an Alternate List prior to each round of interviews. This means the candidate will not be considered during that round, but may be interviewed in the future.
• Most interviews are by phone or Skype, but if you live near or can visit one of our program sites please contact our Recruitment and Communications Coordinator, Mollie Spevack, at apply@avodah.net to schedule an in-person interview. We may also be able to offer in-person interviews with alumni in several other cities around the country.

To learn more about interviews click here.

3. Learn Your Status

After interviews, you will be notified of your status. Possible statuses include:

• Invited into a matching round with potential work placements.
• Placed on the Alternate List.
• Not accepted to the AVODAH program.

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

4. Match with Your Work Placement

If you are invited to participate in the matching round, the process will occur as follows. You will: 

• Receive job descriptions of all available positions in your city.
• Rank your top three choices.
• Interview with any of the placement agencies you ranked who are also interested in you as a candidate. You must be available by telephone to speak with potential placements throughout the matching process.
• Placement agencies rank their top choices of candidates.
• AVODAH offers you a match with a placement agency based on the rankings submitted by both you and the placement agency.

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!
• Please note: Once you have signed an AVODAH contract, you are committed to the program for the year and will be required to pay a cancellation fee if you decide not to do the program.