📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Fauzi Azar Inn is a beautiful 200 year old Arab mansion 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. At the same time the Inn is creating a model for increased tourism along the Israel National Trail (Shvil Israel) and the recently completed Jesus Trail in order to promote both trails and the corresponding economic potential. GoEco volunteers will have the opportunity to contribute to the Fauzi Azar Inn and Jesus Trail and gain a unique cultural experience. This volunteer program is also recommended in Rough Guide Clean Breaks addition. Fauzi Azar Inn - winner of 2011 Best Accommodation for Local Communities - Fauzi Azar Inn, Israel!!!
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will be involved in hosting the guests and reception work, which includes check-ins and check-outs, answering local area questions, making tea, coffee and cakes. They will also be encouraged to volunteer with other projects associated with our Inn such as the Jesus Trail (a new hiking trail from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee) . Volunteers will help clean and maintain the Jesus Trail and other natural areas in and around national parks and nature reserves (Seasonal). In addition to keeping the outdoors beautiful, this will also hopefully increase environmental awareness in the local community. We also want volunteers who can help teach our staff a new language or other skills that can be extended to the local community. The volunteer commitment is 6 hours per day, with 1 or 2 days off per week. Most of the volunteer hours will be in the afternoon and evening. No matter what the skills and talents are, there is also a lot of room for initiative that can benefit the Fauzi Azar Inn. Past projects include: Website translation Eco-tourism development Brochure writing Event planning Guiding tours
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will live in basic accommodations which are similar to those living in the neighborhood. The volunteer quarter is a small apartment around the corner (20 meters) from the Inn. The bedrooms, bath, and common areas are shared. Up to five volunteers will share a bedroom. Utilities and linens are provided. Volunteers are also welcome to use the Fauzi Azar facilities such as the kitchen for cooking meals. Food is not included except for breakfast. A brand new washer is also available; however, volunteers will have to line dry their clothes.
📍 About the location
The inn itself is situated in the heart of the Souq (Market) Quarter of the Old City. Just one minute by foot from the vegetable market, and only a few minutes from a host of restaurants and coffee shops, you are never far from anywhere. All of Nazareth's major sites, including the Basilica of the Annunciation, the White Mosque and St. Gabriel's Church are only minutes by foot. Wandering through the narrow streets of the Old City is a delight in itself and both the Fauzi and other vantage points nearby afford wonderful panoramic views of Nazareth. On days off, volunteers can travel to other beautiful locations in Northern Israel such as the Sea of Galilee and the historic port of Akko (Acre) on the Mediterranean coast. Volunteers also hike parts of the Jesus trail that starts from Nazareth.
ℹ️ Additional information
Project open all year round # Volunteers can start on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month # Required participation: Min 6 weeks - Max 10 weeks.