Program Description

Volunteer in Social Work Project (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 "Work at a Widows' Association" Project

Volunteer to help women become self-sufficient! Help women at a widows' association design and sell handicrafts using recycled materials. The association is in need of volunteers to help the women make their products and help them in designing and marketing the products.

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

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Program Info

Country: 
Jordan
City(s): 
Amman
Volunteer Type: 
Community Development
Length of Program: 
1-2 weeks
Cost: 
See site for details.

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