Program Description

Volunteer for Disabled Children (Jordan, Amman)

Description

United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized work experiences, cultural activities, and home stays. United Planet Quests are offered in 50 countries from 1-52 weeks.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is located in the Middle East, with a 26 kilometer coastline on the Red Sea. Jordan is filled with ancient ruins, fertile valleys and empty deserts. Visitors can enjoy the famous rock-carved city of Petra, hike the visually stunning cliffs and mountains of Wadi Rum or relax at the Dead Sea. Millions of Western tourists visit this safe, politically stable country each year.
Jordan is an Arab, Muslim country with a small minority of Christians. The official language is Arabic, but English is widely spoken among the educated and in urban areas.

Highlights

United Planet's Quests offers volunteers a unique blend of work, cultural immersion and all skill levels are invited to apply. Everyone has something to offer!

Jordan "Working for Disabled Children" Quest
This women's' organization helps look after children with physical and mental disabilities. Volunteers can help take care of the basic needs of the children and do educational activities with them.

Further Information
Cost Description: 

* Guest House accommodations
* Devoted support from the United Planet team
* Travel insurance
* Pre-departure training
* Arabic language lessons
* Transfers to and from airport in Amman
* Orientation, mid-Quest check-in, final evaluation
* Historical, cultural and recreational excursions
* Global Caring Award upon successful Quest completion
* United Planet t-shirt or sweatshirt hoodie

Languages Learned/Spoken: 
English
Living Arrangements: 
Home-stays
Travel Arrangements: 
Participants Travel to Jordan Independently or in Groups
Application Requirements: 
Online Application plus Application Assessment, Phone Interview

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Program Info

Country: 
Jordan
City(s): 
Amman
Volunteer Type: 
Humanitarian
Length of Program: 
2-4 weeks

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