Volunteer Programs in Middle East

Volunteering in the Middle East is one way to be Christ-like (if that’s your thing), but the desert sun won’t be the only thing giving you burnout. Don’t be a martyr, and take in some culture while giving back. This historical region is rife with unspoken secrets.

Israel. Volunteers in the Middle East know weekends here are educational and entertaining. Enjoy the scenery in Haifa, then take coastal route to Tel Aviv for amazing falafel from some hole in the wall. Stroll the art galleries of Jaffa, and enjoy dinner at a hip warehouse restaurant before a night of clubbing.

Jordan. Float atop the Dead Sea, known for its natural healing (and levitating) properties. Across the desert is Petra, an astonishing stone city and UNESCO site. Staunch liberals and steadfast foodies volunteering in the Middle East will find refuge in Amman, where women can let their hair down while embarking on an Arabic coffee crawl.

Palestine. Open the Door of Humility on your pilgrimage to Jesus’ birthplace in Bethlehem. Artists who volunteer in the Middle East should head to Jenin Refugee Camp’s Freedom Theatre for political plays and dance parties. Uphill in Nablus, enjoy panoramic views of the West Bank.

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Life in a refugee camp

November 13, 2025by: Graham Conaty - IrelandProgram: Volunteer with Palestinian Refugees

10

Visiting the refugee camps was very eye opening, it was sad to see the conditions the people had to endure but they did it with a smile. The people there were so warm and welcoming, so many of them would invite you to their home for tea or something to eat. Seeing their daily life was a very humbling experience.

Hebron Experience

November 12, 2025by: Andres Raddi - ItalyProgram: Volunteer with Palestinian Refugees

10

I was in Hebron for 1 week, i ve enjoyed the time there so much, the people were amazing and the staff of Go Palestine were too, we had some infrastructural problems with the appartment but the staff was ready to help us in all the ways we needed. The thing i enjoyed the most was the people i ve meet in this period, i had the possibility to share experiences with the other guys in the program and with the local people, i think i learned a lot about Palestine situation and culture and i think i will remember this for my entire life

Life in a refugee camp

November 13, 2025by: Graham Conaty - IrelandProgram: Volunteer with Palestinian Refugees

10

Visiting the refugee camps was very eye opening, it was sad to see the conditions the people had to endure but they did it with a smile. The people there were so warm and welcoming, so many of them would invite you to their home for tea or something to eat. Seeing their daily life was a very humbling experience.

Hebron Experience

November 12, 2025by: Andres Raddi - ItalyProgram: Volunteer with Palestinian Refugees

10

I was in Hebron for 1 week, i ve enjoyed the time there so much, the people were amazing and the staff of Go Palestine were too, we had some infrastructural problems with the appartment but the staff was ready to help us in all the ways we needed. The thing i enjoyed the most was the people i ve meet in this period, i had the possibility to share experiences with the other guys in the program and with the local people, i think i learned a lot about Palestine situation and culture and i think i will remember this for my entire life