Young First Responder – Be Kind: Children summer camp

The work during the children’s summer camp will include the following activities:

· Assist in co organizing and co leading activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games, drama, and music.

· Support educational and awareness sessions (e.g., hygiene, environment, teamwork, communication)

IPYL089: Voices of Resilience: “Voices of Resilience: Supporting the steadfastness of the Palestinian community in the occupied Old city of Hebron”

· Help facilitate group activities that encourage creativity, confidence, and positive social interaction.

· Participate in environmental initiatives such as planting and community beautification

· Engage respectfully with children and community members, promoting cultural exchange

· Work as part of a diverse team of local and international volunteers

· Environmental days (planting + cleaning) inside and outside the center

· Music, theater, and drama

· Fun and entertainment with clowns

· Educational and health awareness activities (first aid / know your country / personal hygiene / communication skills / public speaking / healthy nutrition / leadership personality…)

· Art activities: free drawing, murals, handicrafts

· Take part in excursion tours and picnics with the staff and the children.

· Sports activities: tennis, football, sports competitions, chess, and brain game

We are looking for enthusiastic and responsible volunteers who:

· Clean record of dealing with children

· Enjoy working with children

· Can help with arts, sports, games, drama, or simple educational activities

· Have good communication skills (basic English required)

· Are friendly, patient, and respectful of different cultures

· Work well in a team and are flexible

· Understand the importance of child safety and appropriate behavior

· Are energetic and comfortable participating in outdoor activities

Through these activities, volunteers will:

Witness firsthand the challenges Palestinians face under occupation, including restricted mobility, checkpoints, barriers, and settler violence. Build cultural understanding and global solidarity through interaction with local residents. Learn about the Palestinian culture of resilience and steadfastness under harsh political realities.

Contribute to amplifying the Palestinian narrative of liberation, freedom,

and self-determination. Despite regional political turmoil, Hebron offers a space of hospitality, culture, and resilience, fostering an environment where volunteers can safely engage with local communities while supporting peacebuilding and intercultural

understanding.