Description

With an absence of safe places to play and left damaged by the unrest in their country, children in the Palestinian Territories really need the assistance of our partner's volunteer programs. By joining these teams, you can help on a great many levels to make life more fun for these children. Giving the youngsters life skills through leadership and teamwork activities can go a long way to making them better able to cope, while also letting off steam.

Depending on the time of year, volunteers in Palestine may find that they are working on a one-to-one basis or in group situations in a variety of settings. For example, help out at an open-air climbing tower, within local schools, at refugee camps and even on treks into the desert. You may also be involved in administrative tasks for the project.

Giving young people from different religious backgrounds the chance to look to the future, to learn to look after the environment and to develop skills for resolving conflict is a rewarding experience and volunteers in Palestine for this work are badly needed.

Highlights

* Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organisation that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world.

* Since Love Volunteers is a not-for-profit organization, it is one of the most affordable ways to help out in a developing country while being immersed in the local culture.

* Accommodation for volunteers is self-catering in the form of a fully furnished apartment with either two or three bedrooms. No more than two occupants in total are assigned to one room. Ample breakfast ingredients are supplied, including cereal and eggs. Other meals are provided as follows: sandwiches for lunch accompanied by the hummus, as well as other traditional dips or falafel. For longer term volunteers, on at least one occasion a traditional Palestinian evening meal will be provided.

* Upon your arrival in the Palestinian Territories, ideally during a weekend, you will spend time with staff being settled in and finding out about your volunteering in Palestine, local surroundings and flat-sharers. Representatives will fill you in on local customs, safety, rules and recommendations and, of course, what to expect from your volunteering experience. You should get to see the local area, get to meet other volunteers in Palestine and plan how some of your free time is to be spent while in the Palestinian Territories.

Qualifications

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old at the start of the placements (unless accompanied by an adult). A good command of English is required. Arabic is, of course, a bonus, but certainly not required.

In any case we recommend volunteers take the inexpensive Arabic lesson provided by our local partner.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Prices as low as USD 420 for 2 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Includes accommodation, food, a walking tour of Bethlehem and Jerusalem, orientation and in-country support on call 24/7. Airport pick-up from Tel Aviv airport is available for USD 30 (Euro 23) (but is free for volunteers spending more than a month on a program).

Arabic lessons cost USD 15 per class but the cost can be shared among up to 4 volunteers, if numbers on the project permit.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Love Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a not-for-profit organization that provides fun, rewarding, safe and affordable volunteering opportunities in developing countries around the world. Whether you're planning a week helping a local community as you travel around a country, six months learning the local language, or putting your gap year to good use, Love Volunteers has a program that will give you the best possible experience.

Year Founded

2009