Description

There is an interest among people in Nablus to learn French. French can be useful for employment, scholarship opportunities, and for communication with French speaking countries and organizations. There is also a genuine desire to learn more about French culture.

French classes help Palestinians to better communicate with people from other cultures. Communication enhances dialogue and understanding, and leads to positive cooperation. The language classes also provide people with something fun and social to do. They are a positive and constructive way for people to express themselves. French classes are completely dependent on the availability of foreign volunteers.

The principles behind the French classes is that they are meant to be fun, encourage personal development, and develop a practical use of the language. The focus is more on actual communication than grammar rules. In the past, French volunteers have conducted activities such as acting and filming a documentary in order to provide their students with entertainment activities while simultaneously learning French.

French classes are held in centers in the refugee camps and in the old city. We also work closely with the French Cultural Center to provide conversation classes. Most of the students are at the beginner level, but we also have long-term students who have progressed to the intermediate level.

Highlights

All volunteers are welcome to come from abroad and participate in our programs. As a volunteer, Project Hope wants to use your initiative and skills. If there is something you can do, we will try to find a way for you to do it

You will derive satisfaction from doing your best to help a people in need. A wide range of experiences are possible. In addition to working with Project Hope, we hope for you to get involved in the local community. We will do our best to introduce you to new Palestinian friends and the local social life. You will likely find yourself with more friendly invitations than you can handle.

You will have the opportunity to live in, work in and see different strata of Palestinian society. This includes refugee camps, cities and villages. You may choose to work on your Arabic, and speak to us about arranging this. Participation in Project Hope is something you can add to your CV or resume.

Qualifications

* Volunteers must have qualifications and experience in teaching French.
* Preferably this will include teaching different age groups from 5 to adult, and from beginners to advanced and conversational classes.

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

Inquire for more information.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Project Hope is a volunteer driven organization. To maximize our donations towards programs and due to limitations of funding, we ask volunteers to contribute a monthly fee to cover the cost of their volunteering.

Recruiting and volunteer hosting costs money in all honesty and it is rare that grants will pay toward these costs. To implement and continue with the volunteering program that you are partaking in it is currently essential that volunteers take an active role in supporting it.

We have balanced this financial need with our goal of making it as easy as possible for qualified individuals to volunteer with Project Hope in Palestine.

Accommodation = $150.00 (USD) per month of volunteering

Each volunteer is expected to contribute funds towards the monthly costs of the facilities we provide to volunteers, which includes: co-ed volunteer accommodation with bed, Wifi Internet, television, DVD, cleaning, washing machine, kitchen facilities, all utilities and gas, and access to office equipment for personal use.

Material + Equipment = $100.00 (USD)

Project Hope has a small budget for materials, especially activities arranged outside the main program. Our partner centers, often poor organizations in the refugee camps, have even fewer resources. We encourage volunteers to fundraise to purchase equipment and materials for our activities. Volunteers may be particularly interested in raising funds for projects they propose to Project Hope.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers need to have French teaching skills and experience of working with students of different ages and abilities.

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who... are self-starters, who have initiative and new ideas, are responsible and able to work independently, have some teaching experience and ideas about how best to share their knowledge with students, are willing to respect the local culture, even if it means making adjustments or sacrifices, will be able to adapt to the challenges of a conflict environment, have a genuine desire to contribute their time and skills and want to make a difference in the lives of the children and youth of Nablus. Our volunteers range in age from 21 to 73 and come from all over the world. Whilst many are in the 20s and 30s, we are actively encouraging more mature volunteers who have a broader range of experiences and skills to impart.

Age Range

21-99

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of two, partnered with a local volunteer

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

several Weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Project Hope: Humanitarian Opportunities for Peace and Education's Mission Statement

Project Hope is a non-profit volunteer organization whose goal is to provide a participatory, educational space for war-affected children in the Near East. Committed to the principles of international humanitarian law and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, our aim is support children denied access to basic services: by providing educational and recreational activities, medical and humanitarian relief and practical training that can empower them with hope and skills for the future. We aim to achieve these goals through an efficient, effective, accountable and participatory approach that focuses on child protection, with gender equality and advancement as an integral part of our mission.

Year Founded

2003

Project Hope: Humanitarian Opportunities for Peace and Education is a based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.