Long-term volunteering in Jordan – Think like European – Act locally in Jordan– is a joint project of our foundation and the Jordanian organization Desert Bloom for Training and Sustainable Development. The project is financed by the European Commission under the European Solidarity Corps Program.
Where? – Amman, Jordan
Who coordinates the volunteer project? –Fundacja Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Przedsiębiorczego
What organization will I volunteer for? – Desert Bloom
How long will the project last? – 104 days + 2 days for travel
Start: March 2025
How many of us will be from Poland? – 2 people
HOW TO APPLY? – Applications containing CV and cover letter in English should be sent by email to the address khatuna.zabakhidze@frsp.eu, email title: „ESC in Jordan”
Deadline? – February 12, 2025
A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE HOST ORGANIZATION
Desert Bloom for Training & Sustainable Development is a non-profit organization focused on creating opportunities for youth and marginalized communities. Our work spans various sectors, including education, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and youth empowerment. Through EU-funded programs such as Erasmus Plus and the European Solidarity Corps, we provide training, workshops, and events that inspire positive action and community development.
The story behind the name “Desert Bloom”: The name is inspired by the phenomenon of Desert Bloom where countless flowers blossom in the desert during the high-rainfall spring season. As the barren desert blooms, disadvantage people can flourish into their fullest potential. The name reflects our mission of cultivating the best in people, despite limited resources.
WHAT DO WE PROVIDE?
- travel grant for the round trip (depending on the distance)
- pocket money
- funds for food
- accommodation
- local transport
- Henner insurance
- Language support
Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities
As a Desert Bloom volunteer, you will be involved in a variety of activities designed to engage and empower youth. Your role may include, but is not limited to:
- Digital and Communications: 1. Website Management: Oversee and update the Desert Bloom website, ensuring content is current, relevant, and engaging for diverse audiences. Collaborate with the team to align content with organizational goals and communication strategies. 2. Social Media: Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies to increase Desert Bloom’s online visibility and engagement. Create and edit engaging visual content, including videos and interviews, with cultural sensitivity. Lead impactful social media campaigns for key events like World Interfaith Harmony Week and International Day of Peace. 3. Content Creation: Produce and manage publications that effectively communicate Desert Bloom’s initiatives, activities, and achievements. Create video content, supervise production, and edit materials for various platforms. 4. Networking, Community Engagement and Representation: Build networks, engage with partners, and represent Desert Bloom at events and in various community settings. Advocate for Desert Bloom at key events, conferences, and public dialogues. Actively engage with partners, stakeholders, and potential collaborators to foster support and participation.
- Capacity Building and Event Management: Planning and coordinating events such as conferences, workshops, seminars, meetings, or other professional gatherings. This includes logistical planning, scheduling, venue selection, facilitation and coordinating speakers or participants. 1. Plan, coordinate, and execute recurring events such as Culture Cafés, Language Clubs, and sport & outdoor activities. 2. Developing skills and abilities of individuals, teams, or organizations. This could involve training, mentoring, creating educational programs and toolkits, or facilitating workshops.
- Project Implementation: 1. Help with the implementation of EU-funded programs (e.g., Erasmus Plus, European Solidarity Corps and Anna Lindh Foundation), ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement. 2. Environmental projects such as Youth Forestry projects (tree planting campaigns, Entrepreneurial ventures in forestry, forest education and awareness), Community Gardens, Public Park Cleaning, etc. 3. Ad hoc or spontaneous projects such as youth camps, intercultural exchange projects, mentorship to young entrepreneurs, community service project to help the needy and refugees…etc.
Before applying, please make sure to familiarize yourself with important cultural aspects of Jordan, including dress code, photography rules, and sensitive topics to approach with care, as they may differ from your own culture.
