Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "social work" project in Israel

This is an ongoing project. Minimum period of stay is of 4 weeks.

The Fauzi Azar house is a beautiful 300 year old Ottoman building that was converted into an inn in 2005. The Fauzi Azar Inn promotes ecotourism in Nazareth and works with the community to contribute to its development in various areas. The inn uses local resources to create new work places, to raise the self-image of the local community, and to encourage economic growth while preserving the universal values of natural and cultural preservation. The aim is to introduce in Nazareth, which is the largest Arab city in Israel, a new model of tourism and thus "bridge the gap" between Arabs and Jews.

Volunteers will be involved in hosting the guests and reception work. Volunteers will also be encouraged to help with other projects associated with our Inn such as the Jesus Trail. We also want volunteers who can help teach our staff to learn a new foreign language - this can be extended to the local community!

Nazareth is situated in the mountainous Galilee region of northern Israel approximately 102 km north of Tel Aviv and 40 km east of Haifa.

Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv.

Volunteers will stay at the beautiful Fauzi Azar Inn in a dormitory room suitable for 5 people. Volunteers may use the Inn’s kitchen facilities to cook breakfast and dinner.

€190 to be paid on arrival.

Minimum participation period is 4 weeks. This project does not include food, around 5 Euros per day is estimated for each volunteer to purchase food at the local market.