The Danish House in Palestine (DHIP) facilitates voluntary work through our local partner organisations in Palestine. At the moment the organisation Tamer Institute for Community Education is looking for volunteers with a background in design and/or administration.
About the position:
- Be minimum 18 years old, but no upper age-limit
- Demonstrate experience in data entry
- Be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, etc.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude, professional demeanour, and strong interpersonal skills
- Preferably able to volunteer from two weeks to three months
Tamer Institute for Community Education
Tamer Institute works primarily with and for children and youth, providing safe, friendly learning environments and materials. Tamer Institute runs a publishing unit, holds intellectual paths for teachers and librarians, arranges workshops, lead youth teams, facilitate community initiatives, donate books to local libraries and arranges an annual reading campaign. The institute identifies the most critical need as to acquire means to help people learn and become engaged in their communities. Tamer Institute focuses principally on the rights to education, identity, freedom of expression, access to information and promotes all forms of expression on national and international levels. Eventually Tamer Institute is working to realize social change by contributing to a Palestinian environment that is supportive to learning processes and supporting the literary and scholar production on child culture in Palestine.
Located in Ramallah, Palestine.
Volunteering with Tamer Institute for Community Education
Volunteer with Tamer Insitute and become a part of their work to promote and support Palestinian civil society through children's literature, education and community work.
- Exchange your knowledge and expertise within the field of education and literature
- Take part in developing tools and training programs that support the psychosocial wellbeing and development of Palestinian children and youth
- Expand your network to the Palestinian education and literature community-scene and be part of a dynamic and inspiring team
- Volunteer and share your experience within a meaningful setting and take part in the educational and literary exchange between Denmark and Palestine
Volunteering in Palestine with DHIP as the facilitator
Are you considering gaining experience from field of art and culture in Palestine as a volunteer? The Danish House in Palestine have more than 10 years of experience in providing a wide range of volunteer opportunities in East Jerusalem and across the West Bank for young, retired and everything in between.
Our new volunteer program is facilitated by us, but gives you a unique possibility to volunteer in one of our four partner organisations in a rich learning environment – both on a personal and professional level. Our organisation’s DNA is based on mutual learning, so it is essential for us that both candidates and host organisations benefit from the experience.
Practical information
The deadline for applying is ongoing. We will review your application together with the partner organisation and get back to you with further information as soon as possible.
The Danish House in Palestine connects you with the host organisation and provides you with practical support and advice in relations to security, accommodation and travelling. The price of participating in the volunteer programme is 5.000DKK and includes:
- Facilitating and coordination of your volunteering with one of our partner organisations
- Pick-up transportation from the airport to your destination
- Briefing including details on security, code of conduct etc.
- A contact person at DHIP throughout your stay
- A lunch at DHIP in Ramallah
- Help finding accommodation
- Ongoing security updates
- An educational tour in Hebron
- Participation in events and excursions
- Individual feedback and evaluation
The lenght of the stay is decided in agreement with the individual candidate. Airline tickets are not included in the price.
We're looking forward to receiving your application!
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