Arab International Univeristy
(formerly: Arab European University)
Volunteer Supervisor: TBA
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Volunteer Project: Teaching/Tutoring
Description: The Arab International University is a new private University in Damascus. Classes are taught exclusively in English. Primary disciplines of study include: Business Administration, Pharmacy, Computer/IT, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts. They are also pursuing the possibility of opening up an International Relations Department. The semester ends in mid-July but 60% of students remain on campus for the voluntary summer semester.
Volunteer Activities:
English Teacher/Tutor This is probably one of the most valuable contributions a native English speaker can make. Students at AIU are seeking to master their English oral and written skills. There are many opportunities for a participant to teach or tutor English on campus.
Teacher/Tutor in any relevant field Participants, particularly those with a background in one of the main disciplines offered, may be able to teach or assistant teach an actual class.
Web Designer/Graphic Designer A talented grpahic designer or web designer could be very helpful to the University in the creation of department websites and promotional materials.
St. Gregory Orthodox Society for Orphans and the Elderly
Volunteer Supervisor: TBA
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Volunteer Project: Working with kids/the elderly
Description: St. Gregory Orthodox Society is home to a number of local orphans (age ranges from early childhood to adolescence) and the elderly. There are many tasks volunteers can perform in relation to basic care of both groups. The oprhans, additionally, have classes at the oprhanage and could benefit from interaction in small groups, particularly focusing on building their English skills.
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
Volunteer Supervisor: Samer Laham
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Volunteer Project: Iraqi Refugee Assistance
Volunteer Activities:
Web Designer: web designer to arrange and update Iraqi refugee program portion of website and/or to work on the Patriarchate's main site.
English Editor: editor to polish English documents and help compose letters, proposals and informational material about the program to assist refugees. Writer of reports and updates on the program.
Project Assistant: Project assistant to accompany delivery of supplies and school kits to Iraqi refugees and refugee families.
Accountant: Accountant to help with finances and bookkeeping on project.
Middle East Fellowship
Volunteer Supervisor: Peter Ryan
Volunteer Project: Multimedia and Program Management
Description: Middle East Fellowship needs several volunteers on the ground to perform a number of critical functions, including: helping us film video interviews with key contacts; helping us with articles and photos for our online magazine, Middle East Window (www.middleeastwindow.com); updating the program website with information and both blogs and photos from participants; helping lead debriefing and evaluation sessions; etc.
More Volunteer Opportunities
Middle East Fellowship is continuing to expand its list of partners in Damascus and broaden its volunteer placements based on the interests and talents of our participants. Additional volunteer assignments will be added to this page as more opportunities develop.
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