Ecotourism Development in Nazareth

Israel - Europe

This is an exceptional opportunity to live and work with the local community in Nazareth. Volunteers stay at an historical inn, in close proximity to some of the most important historical sites, and experience life in a multiethnic environment that is home to Jews, Christians and Muslims.

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Project length:	Min 4 weeks
Project costs:	US$300 for 4 - 8 weeks
Location of project:	Nazareth, approximately 102 km north of Tel Aviv.
Arrival airport:	Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv
Volunteer work:	hosting tourists, teaching and community work
Number of participants:	4 international volunteers
Age limit:	18 - 70

What's Included

Accommodation:	dormitory room suitable for 5 people
Orientation kit:	full project details will be sent following registration
Training:	preparation meeting in Tel Aviv
Support:	Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's Not Included

Flights, Insurance, Airport pickup, Personal expenses, Food (5-10 US$ per day), transportation to project (US$6 - one way), Visa (if required).

Location

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

About the project

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.

Volunteer work and contribution

Volunteers will be involved in hosting the guests and reception work. Volunteers will also be encouraged to help with other projects associated with the Inn such as the Jesus Trail. Volunteers can help teach the staff to learn a new foreign language as well as to members of the coal community.

Accommodation

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.

Not just work...

Nazareth is a vibrant city, with the feel of a small village, and offers much more than its Christian pilgrim history. While the myriad of churches are certainly worth a visit, you can explore the cobbled streets of the Old City with its crumbling mansions, authentic souq and excellent restaurants specializing in local dishes. On your days of you can travel to other beautiful locations in Northern Israel such as the Sea of Galilee and the historic port of Akko on the Mediterranean coast.