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4 people are interested
Host a Teen from the Middle East this Summer!
ORGANIZATION: Hands of Peace
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Have you been thinking of new ways to get involved with the organization? Our annual summer program in Glenview runs from July 10-29, 2019 and we want you to be a part of it! We are currently looking for Host Families. Do you know a family that would be willing to host a teen from the Middle East for 19 days? Join us for an incredibly transformative experience!
Whether hosting an Israeli, Palestinian, or American participant, hosting allows families to be immersed in the Hands of Peace (HOP) experience. It is a substantial commitment, but the experience is well worth it, as you take part in a community dedicated to making peace possible.
Host families must be willing to drive their visitor to and from the program activities (car pools can be arranged), provide breakfast and dinner most days, participate in the activities open to family members, and support their visitor as they experience all that HOP has to offer. Host families develop long-lasting, rewarding relationships with their HOP visitor that extend far beyond the short Summer Program!
We encourage anyone who is interested to apply! Host families often have a young person participating in Hands of Peace, however some of our host families have had very young children, or older children who have already moved out. Couples or singles without children are encouraged to host two participants.
If you have questions, please contact us at info@handsofpeace.org.
More opportunities with Hands of Peace
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hands of Peace
Location:
1000 Elm Street, ATTN: Hands of Peace, Glenview, IL 60025, US
Mission Statement
Hands of Peace empowers American, Israeli, and Palestinian youth to become agents of change.
Description
Each summer Hands of Peace brings a group of interfaith Jewish-Israeli, Palestinian Citizens of Israel, Palestinian, and American teenagers to Chicago for a 19-day, dialogue-based experience with one another. We stand for creating impactful and lasting change through developing future leaders who are committed to a positive and just world.
While the Summer Program is the focal point of our organization, there are ways for everyone, regardless of age, to become involved!
Throughout the year, Hands of Peace relies on the passion and skills of dedicated volunteers. We would love to find a spot that matches your talents and availability and help you become a part of our team.
Volunteers help with things like:
- recruiting host families
- providing meals during the summer program
- planning events like the Farewell Celebration and Spring Benefit
- planning and hosting HOPEducation nights
- helping in the office with technical support
- writing grants for financial assistance
Please volunteer however you can. Any help is appreciated!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1000 Elm StreetHands of PeaceGlenview, IL 60025
DATE POSTED
January 9, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Families must drive their participant to and from the program daily.