Directory A–Z - Jordan - page 642

representation can be issued a Syrian visa at the embassy in Amman. Although some trav-
ellers have obtained a visa at the border, this can't be relied upon.
It's important to remember that you cannot enter Syria from Jordan if you have a visa
stamp in your passport from Israel and the Palestinian Territories - see the boxed text,
Click here .
Volunteering
The list following highlights one or two opportunities. For further ideas see
www.volunteerabroad.com/jordan.cfm .
New Orthodox School Offline map Google map ( 3250636; [e-mail])
For those who like Madaba well enough to stay, there's an opportunity to teach English at
this boys school that makes for an excellent gap-year experience. Run by Father Innocent
(Innokentios) and attached to St George's Church, the school promotes 'mutual respect
and peaceful coexistence' among youngsters of different religious communities. The
school is a nonprofit organisation, supporting needy students. Volunteers receive free ac-
commodation, pocket money and private Arabic lessons.
RSCN ( www.rscn.org.jo ) If you are keen to learn more about Jordan's ecological projects,
there are limited opportunities to work within some of the country's nature reserves on a
three-month voluntary program. Board and lodging are generally offered in return for a
variety of services such as working in the visitor centres. These posts are best filled by
local Jordanian people, but if you have a specialist skill in management or conservation,
you may strike it lucky.
UN Relief & Works Agency (UNRWA; 06-5609100, ext 165; [e-mail])
Those hoping to work with Palestinian refugees should contact the public information of-
fice of the UNRWA. There is no organised volunteer program, but if you are in Jordan for
a few months (prefers longer-term commitments, rather than just a few weeks) and have a
particular professional skill in education, relief or health, you may be able to arrange
something. Contact them at least three months in advance.
Work
There is not much in the way of casual work in Jordan as all such jobs are in hot demand
from Palestinian and Iraqi refugees. If you are interested in staying longer in the country
and have a specific skill or qualification, it's best to apply for work before leaving home.