Jordan programs
Volunteering
Internships
Volunteer requirements
- Volunteers aged 16 - 17 years must be accompanied by an adult to participate in this program. Volunteers aged 18+ can take part independently.
- All volunteers are required to speak fluent English, have adequate volunteer travel insurance and provide a criminal background check before departure.
Arrival and orientation
The Jordan Program begins on the first and third Saturday of every month. You need to arrive in Amman on the Friday before your chosen start date. The Jordan work week runs from Sunday to Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays free.
- After you have registered for the program, please book your flights to arrive at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). The cost of your airport pick-up is included in your Program Fee.
- When you arrive, you will be greeted at the airport by a member of the local team and taken to the volunteer accommodation, a 45 minute drive away.
- Your accommodation is covered by your Program Fee and includes the night before your program orientation.
- If you are traveling in Jordan prior to your volunteer program, we can arrange for you to be picked up from a meeting point in central Amman on the Friday before your program start date.
Programs
Intern requirements
- All Interns are required to speak fluent English, have adequate travel insurance and provide a criminal background check before departure.
Arrival and orientation
The Jordan work week runs from Sunday to Thursday, with Fridays and Saturdays available for free time. Therefore, internship start dates are the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Interns may choose to spend a minimum of 4 weeks, up to a maximum of 12 weeks. Airport pick up, accommodation, and selected meals are included in the Program Fee
- Internship placements are typically operational between 8am - 2pm, so that afternoons are available for the optional addition of Arabic language lessons (to be scheduled at an additional cost). You will be welcome to discuss your schedule at all times throughout the internship
- The accommodation is covered from the Friday night before the Saturday start date. Please aim to book your flights, to arrive on this date. However, if you are traveling in Jordan prior to commencing the internship, we can alternatively arrange for you to be picked up from a pre-approved meeting point in central Amman.
- The typical port of entry is the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Pick up from this airport is included in the cost of the internship Program Fee, should you wish to pick up any extra hours. This is subject to availability and must always be discussed with your in-country coordinator, who will support you with questions and arrangements. Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation (located approximately 45 minutes drive from the airport).
Location
Accommodation
Meals
Location
Jordan’s capital city Amman is considered one of the most modern Arab cities in the Middle East and in recent years has become a popular tourist destination due to its rich history and stability within the region. Amman is the biggest city in Jordan, and is also its economic, cultural and political hub.Program placements are located in and around Amman and the nearby cities of Madaba, Al Mafraq and Tafilah town.
Accommodation
You’ll be hosted in a homestay where you’ll live with a local family. It is an exciting chance to learn the Jordanian way of life, meet local people, eat local food, speak the local language and engage in local customs and traditions. These families receive money from your program fee for support, food and board. This is an opportunity for you to directly see your fees having a positive impact in the community and going back into the local economy.Living is basic yet comfortable, and all homestays have electricity, WiFi and running water. participants can expect to share a room with other participants of the same gender, however in some homestays participants have their own rooms.
Meals
Participants are provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with all meals served at your homestay. Breakfast and dinners tend to be smaller portions with mixed platters including falafel, dips, bread, eggs, fresh fruit and vegetables. Lunch is the bigger meal of the three, and can include a range of meats, breads, rice dishes, salads and vegetables.
Bottled water is readily available in Jordan and participants should budget approximately $5 a week for two liters a day. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let us know when you apply for the program so we can make arrangements for you.
The start date of the Programs is always on a Saturday. You would need to arrive in Amman on the Friday before your start date to be able to attend the Orientation. Orientation is taking place in Amman and runs for a full day. It covers everything you need to know for your program in Jordan – an introduction to Jordan, Jordanian customs, rules and expectations, safety, travel opportunities in Jordan, an introduction to your project and placement, an Arabic class and a walking tour through old Amman. The Orientation will also give you a chance to meet other participants and swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing. Your specific placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your placement and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining.
Jordan (Arabic: الأردن), officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in Western Asia. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, within the Levant region, on the East Bank of the Jordan River.
Jordan takes its name from the Jordan River which forms much of the country’s northwestern border.
While several theories for the origin of the river’s name have been proposed, it is most plausible that it derives from the Semitic word Yarad, meaning “the descender”, reflecting the river’s declivity. Much of the area that makes up modern Jordan was historically called Transjordan, meaning “across the Jordan”, used to denote the lands east of the river.
The Old Testament refers to the area as “the other side of the Jordan”.Early Arab chronicles referred to the river as Al-Urdunn, corresponding to the Semitic Yarden. Jund Al-Urdunn was a military district around the river in the early Islamic era. Later, during the Crusades in the beginning of the second millennium, a lordship was established in the area under the name of Oultrejordain.
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Weather and climate
Jordan can be divided into three climatic regions. The Jordan Valley, which runs from Southern Turkey to the Red Sea in South Jordan; the Mountain Heights Plateau, which separates the Jordan Valley and plains of the eastern desert; and the Badia Region which makes up 75% of Jordan and is a desert area in the eastern part of the country.
The volunteer program in Amman lies on the East Bank Plateau in the Mountain Heights; Temperatures range from 38°F to 52°F (3°C to 11°C) in the cool season, from November to April, and 67°F to 89°F (19°C to 31°C) in the hot season, from May to October.
Affordable Arabic Language Lessons
Arabic language lessons can be arranged outside of your Internship/Volunteering hours and are taught by local Arabic teachers. lessons can be booked in advance:
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Free-time experiences & tours in Jordan
- A trip to Jordan is not complete without visiting one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological sites and Seventh Wonder of the World "Rose City" Petra.
- The stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum that were featured in many movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Aladdin and Star Wars Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.
- The sacred mountain of Mount Nebo (on a clear day, visitors can see the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and in the right conditions, even as far as Jerusalem.
- The healing waters of The Dead Sea
- The glorious hot spring waterfall in Ma'in
- The archaeological World Heritage Site in Jordan Al-Maghtas, officially known as Baptism Site "Bethany Beyond the Jordan", on the east bank of the Jordan River, considered to be the original location of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and venerated as such since at least the Byzantine period.
- The only coastal city in Jordan is Aqaba on the Red Sea. The Red Sea is known for incredible diving and snorkeling. Just south of the city, the Aqaba Marine Park has 7 km of shoreline where visitors can explore the sea's coral reefs, fish and other marine life
- The city of ruins of the walled Greco-Roman settlement of Gerasa Jersh in the North of Jordan
- Originally built in 1184 to defend against the Crusaders, Ajloun Castle. Located in Ajloun town in the fertile highlands of north Jordan
- Arguably one of Jordan's most spectacular sites, Umm Qais. Steeped in history, it provides an insight into the Roman Empire in Jordan and the Ottoman era and is known for its proximity to the ruins of the ancient Gadara. From Umm Qais you can also see the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus is said to have walked on water.
- One of the absolute highlights of Jordan is hiking through the country’s dry and not-so-dry river beds, known as ‘wadi’. Dana Biosphere Reserve boasts some of the best hikes in Jordan, including more than one spectacular wadi trail.
- Wadi Mujib, also known as Arnon Stream, is a river in Jordan. The river empties into the Dead Sea circa 420 meters below sea level. Today, Wadi Mujib is fed by seven tributaries. The western part of the river is the site of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve, popular for hikes & canyoning amid dramatic rock formations
Al Masar Experiences & Tours In Jordan
Available exclusively to Al Masar participants, these must-do experiences and tours can easily be added to your trip!
The price of these add-on are based on you having a Jordan Pass. If you decide not to purchase a Jordan Pass, you will need to pay the additional entry fee for the places you will be visiting while doing the tour.
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Trip to North Jordan (Um Qais, Ajloun and Jerash)
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Mount Nebo Trip to Dead Sea Lunch Dead sea
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Trip to The Baptismal Site of Jesus Christ and and Ma'in Hot Springs Without Lunch
One night
Two days Petra and Wadi Rum
Two nights
3 days (Petra wadi Rum and Aqaba)
Jordan programs prices
Volunteering
Internships
Prices
| Duration | Program Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 Week | $856 Equivalent to $122/day |
| 2 Weeks | $1,244 Equivalent to $89/day |
| 3 Weeks | $1,634 Equivalent to $78/day |
| 4 Weeks | $2,024 Equivalent to $72/day |
| 5 Weeks | $2,414 Equivalent to $69/day |
| 6 Weeks | $2,804 Equivalent to $67/day |
| 8 Weeks | $3,584 Equivalent to $64/day |
| 10 Weeks | $4,364 Equivalent to $64/day |
| 12 Weeks | $5,144 Equivalent to $61/day |
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Airport pick-up
- Certificate of Volunteer Service
Important things to note
All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$150 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Volunteers in Jordan generally find US$50 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.
Prices
| Duration | Program Fees |
|---|---|
| 4 Weeks | $3,078 Equivalent to $109/day |
| 5 Weeks | $3,588 Equivalent to $102/day |
| 6 Weeks | $4,098 Equivalent to $97/day |
| 7 Weeks | $4,608 Equivalent to $94/day |
| 8 Weeks | $5,158 Equivalent to $92/day |
| 9 Weeks | $5,668 Equivalent to $89/day |
| 10 Weeks | $6,228 Equivalent to $88/day |
| 11 Weeks | $6,738 Equivalent to $87/day |
| 12 Weeks | $7,248 Equivalent to $86/day |
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- 24/7 in-country support
- Airport pick-up
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Academic credit facilitation
- Reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
Important things to note
All programs attract a Registration Fee of US$250 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
Additional things to budget for include: Visa, flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check, public transport to and from your placement each day and return to the airport when your program finishes.
Recommended spending money: Interns in Jordan generally find US$50 to be sufficient for basic weekly expenses.