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12 Feb 2024
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Description
I am Hussein Hamd, a Bedouin born and raised in the desert of Wadi Rum, I have a 20 tent camp about 10 min south of the Wadi Rum Village and we welcome all volunteer to join our camp.
Our camp is situated inside Wadi Rum’s Protected Area, only 6 km from the Wadi Rum Village and surrounded by magnificent sandstone formations. This is the land where Lawrence Arabia once fought with Bedouins, against the Ottoman Empire. You can walk around and let your imagination run free, or simply find yourselves the perfect panorama view.
Besides offering accommodation for our guests we also offer, Desert Safari tour, Camel Rides and hiking tours, Rock climbing and hot air balloon. You may join some of them time to time.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn about history of the Wadi Rum Desert, learn about Jordan history and Arabic Language if they like to.
Plenty of opportunity to see the amazing sunrise and sunset on the desert and have a full experience in live with the Bedouin of Jordan
Help
We are looking for all kind of help, the work can be different each time of the year. But I will need help with Social media, website, organizing the place, taking pictures and making videos, cleaning, repair and helping guest with they needs.
Languages
Languages spoken
Arabic: Fluent
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
The volunteer will have one bed shared in one tent with other volunteers.
We served a community full breakfast buffet between 7 - 8 am and community dinner buffet.
We are on the middle of the desert with limited access to the near mini market, but you can get organized and get anything you need from there and use our kitchen when need, as far you dont interfere with the chef schedule
What else ...
We often go to the village and offer ride as needed.
In case you plan to buy anything, please note that Wadi Rum does not have ATM, so be organized with your money.
Plenty time for hiking, reading and meditation in the amazing desert of Wadi Rum.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The food was really delicious, and I had a lot of free time to explore the… read more
Work was pretty simple and… read more
Anyone that has him as a volunteer will be very lucky.
I super recommend Jack.
You will be always welcome… read more
Always available, very knowledgeable with computers and business software and tools, he helped us with all our computer needs and set up accounts on several different platforms, and even our friends and family camps as well.
Anyone that has him as a volunteer will be very lucky.
I… read more
