Ben Ami shlichim are sent on behalf of the World Zionist Organization's Spiritual Services Department, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency.  The shlichim are graduates of a pre-army mechina or hesder yeshiva and work in the community's educational institutions.  They serve as youth counselors in the spirit of Torah, Zionist and Israeli values, and operate youth clubs and movements.  They assist the local rabbis in their synagogue administration work and other responsibilities such as Torah reading and instruction in Bible, Talmud and Jewish thought.  They organize community events related to Jewish festivals and national holidays.

Shlichut Requirements: Graduate of a pre-army mechina or hesder yeshiva, with a religious-Zionist background and youth counseling skills.

Period of shlichut:  One year, with the option of a one-year extension.