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I am a Bedouin, named Ghassab, and I am living in little Petra.
I was born in a cave in Petra. All my family is born in caves, and nowadays they live in a village, that was built by the government. We are real beduins, still living in the mountains, often staying in tents and caves.
I have a herd of 60 goats which me and my mother look after, taking them up into the mountains every day. My mother is 85 years old and is a healer with natural medicine, she knows all about medicine from herbs, and until a few years ago assisted with births. She speaks arabic and is very strong and healthy for her age.
I studied natural medicine and yoga, and I am specialized in physiotherapy (cracking joints).
Now I have ideas to make a good place for tourists, around my cave, so everybody can enjoy Eco life in nature.
Here in Jordan I have my own travel organisation and I am also working as a guide. I speak 3 languages which are Arabic, English, German.
I am looking for volunteers for two types of volunteers:
1. People who like to work with animals, to help herding the goats up in the mountains, as well as cleaning and feeding them at the stall.
2. People who have experience in Social Media/marketing who can help me set up and maintain my social media profiles to share my work and offer my hiking experiences. If you have experience/like photography this could be a good way to contribute.
I look for volunteers with plenty of time and patience, happy to adapt to different situations and learn more about Bedouin culture. Working hours are flexible and sometimes I like to make nature trips with my guests.
The work is from one week to three weeks, but are volunteers are welcome to stay longer if it is a good fit.
During your free time, you can go hiking, learning Bedouin cooking, enjoying nature, visiting Bedouin families or listening to the silence... and of course visiting Petra.
We have house in Little Petra where you can stay during of your time with us in Petra. You will have dinner and breakfast either in my mother's house or in the place where you stay. If you go goat herding with my mother in the mountains, you will have lunch in the mountains and traditional Bedouin tea made on the fire. If you stay at the house, of course I will serve lunch there.
If you like animals, nature, and are eager to learn about Bedouin life you are very welcome and I look forward to hearing from you.
Hope to hear from you!! We are accepting volunteers
Greatings,
Ghassab and Nora
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I will be happy to share my knowledge about Bedouin way of life (culture, food, activities, knowledge about nature...).
I can also share tips about meditation and yoga, for self-healing.
Help
As mentioned before I am looking for two types of volunteers. People who like to work with animals, to help herding the goats up in the mountains, as well as cleaning and feeding them at the stall. Herding goats (with my mother) from the early morning until evening, in the mountains. Some days helping cleaning the stalls or feeding the baby goats. Additionally, I am looking for volunteers who have experience in Social Media/marketing who can help me set up and maintain my social media profiles to share my work and offer my hiking experiences. If you have experience/like photography this could be a good way to contribute. Of course a combination of both is also possible. I would be happy to discuss this with you.
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have access to a private room in my house in Little Petra. Depending on the time of year it is also possible to sleep in one of my caves in the mountains.
What else ...
I am living a sober life in nature, and want to make everything eco.
I have a jeep for transport.
I am a really good cook.
The area where I live is a great place for hiking or outdoor activities in general. Petra is really close, and you can spend your free time discovering the "City of Stone".
Not too far are also other places worth visiting : Shobak castle, Wadi Ghweir, Wadi Araba and its high sand dunes, Petra mountains and canyons. Further are also Wadi Rum and Aqaba, for a week-end for instance.
The city Aqaba, where you can go diving in the Red Sea is 1,5 hours away by bus.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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If you want to dive into the authentic Bedouin lifestyle and daily work, discover the breathtaking landscapes of the area and if you like animals, I can only advise you to stay there!
Walking in the mountains with Nura and the goats, drinking… read more
I first stayed 3 weeks in January and came back recently (June) to stay one more week and I know I will definitely come back whenever I can.
Everyone was really nice and welcoming. They take care of everything for the volunteers, I had 3 meals a day… read more
I don't know a word of Arabic and Noura knows a few words of English but working with her was just great and somehow we always got along.
In the morning, tea with the neighbors in the… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I loved how it combined the work with animals and being in nature while I could experience some Beduin lifestyle and culture.
Ghassab is a friendly and kind host, who himself has much… read more
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Despite the fact that she only speaks almost 10 words in English to you, THAT IS NOT AN IMPEDIMENT. She is a woman of a little over 85 years old and despite that, she is agile, strong and in very good physical… read more
I came in Jordan to improve my Arabic and what I can say is that I had lots of moments… read more
in the guesthouse wit tourist she was very helpful person and friendly.i toast her for very thing it she did good work. in the Bedouin eco house
thank you
The work was not very diffucult, mostly I helped at the appartment in the village, where rooms are rented for guests - helping with… read more
i hope you had a great time in Jordan
I hope to see you again for longer time
We had a great time with alli and Nora to
Have a great trip
We miss you
she can be good guide in Jordan for tours
she is very good worker she have one house in the village after some days i have moor girls in the house for helping in… read more
I was mainly helping ghassab with tours he had booked, the best been a week long hike from Petra to wadi rum, we also had… read more
she is very good worker i hope you like the time here in Jordan we had good food the help in the house work good luck
i hope to see you soon in Jordan
I helped him working in his new cave and I loved doing so! The work was not that hard and we had lovely food every day of my staying. I met most of his family and enjoyed original beduine experience in the village. We slept in his beatiful pink cave and I saw one of the most amazing sunsets… read more
Ghassab receives tourists (a lot of french tourists) in… read more
My work wasn't hard, because I mostly worked with the Internet, but note that there is mostly work for man -… read more
thank you Alex for your help it was very nice of you to have time to help me in petra i hope to see you soon he is full of energy
