We call them “Good life Goals”. Better known as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, they are agreed upon by the 193 Member States of the United Nations as guidelines for the work that needs to be done towards a better tomorrow.
You can look for volunteering opportunities based on the type of long-term impact you would like to have on your community.
Select the Good Life Goals that resonate with you the most and fit your vision for a better future.'
FabricAID collects, sorts, and redistributes clothes to disadvantaged communities at micro-prices (ranging from 0.3$ to a maximum of 2$). Our goal is to deliver good quality clothing into the hands of people who need them, while also reducing fabric waste. FabricAID has distributed so far more than 70,000 pieces of garments benefiting more than 7,000 individuals and saved 30,000 pieces that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Description: None
Experience: No experience needed
Hours Required: 100
From: Monday 20 June 2022
To: Friday 01 July 2022
Governate: Beirut and suburbs
District: All
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: Any
Type: Social Enterprise
Gender: Any
Languages: Both English and Arabic
Transportation: Not Required
Age: 18 - 25
Online: No
Good Life Goals: Give back to the planet as much as you take, live better and innovate ways to help it.
FabricAID collects, sorts, and redistributes clothes to disadvantaged communities at micro-prices (ranging from 0.3$...
Offrejoie (فرح العطاء) is an apolitical and non-confessional Lebanese non-profit founded in 1985. We believe that the diversity of our society is an asset and affirm that, by its geographical location, its cultural and religious diversity, Lebanon has become a message of peace to the world. We work through social projects that promote good citizenship and a plural, inclusive and united Lebanon. Our activities contribute to five specific objectives: 1. Create a safe space to sustain unity, hope and solidarity through living experiences with the other. 2. Develop servant leaders, committed to serving the common good. 3. Meet the most pressing humanitarian needs of the other. 4. Promote volunteerism that is sacrificial and non-discriminatory. 5. Build and support strategic networking to nurture cooperation in civil society.
Description: In charge of all things related to volunteers and human resources. The role of the volunteering management is to guarantee the following: Manage the recruitment of new volunteers. Ensure the adequate volunteer workforce is provided for the different events and activities. Follow-up on volunteers’ progression through Offrejoie (number of hours spent on volunteering, École des Cadres etc.). Coordinate with volunteers among themselves (eg: team leaders) or between volunteers and the core team/upper management. Update and maintain the volunteers’ database. Keep track of Offrejoie alumni and members-at-large.
Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Google Docs. Experience in database management strongly desired.
Hours Required: 4 hours per week
From: Friday 01 July 2022
To: Friday 01 September 2023
Governate: All
District: All
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: Any
Type: NGO
Gender: Any
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Transportation: Not Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: Yes
Good Life Goals:
Offrejoie (فرح العطاء) is an apolitical and non-confessional Lebanese non-profit founded in 1985. We believe th...
We've started to build an Eco-village for visitors to experience and learn about natural ways of living. The project is based within in a larger tourist destination (Westwood Valley - Zahle) in the Lebanon mountains
Description: This volunteer opportunity is starting from mid-August. Welcome to our vision of a Sustainable Lebanon. I'm leading a team building an Eco-village in the beautiful Lebanon mountains to allow visitors to live, learn, grow and build in a more sustainable way. From June 2021 we plan to construct 10 buildings (workshop, school, farmers market huts, cabins and kitchen) using local, natural or recycled materials & a small agricultural plot. Come join us to learn and build together! Volunteers are welcome Monday to Friday. Normally weekends will not be possible. 2 Volunteering options: STAY ON SITE: Come and stay in one of our wild west wagons. We provide bathroom & cooking facilities and basic vegan food. We ask for 5 days work per week, 6 hrs per day. Minimum of 1 week stay. If you live outside Beqaa (e.g. Beirut), this is the option for you. DAILY VISIT: Come and work with us for 3+ hrs any day Monday to Friday. A commitment of at least 2 days a week, every week is required to really get into the work. We want volunteers who have an interest in Natural Building, who want to learn and physically help build with us. Previous experience is a bonus (carpentry, general construction, earth or stone works, sculpture). The actual work will depend on the phase of construction, but there are basically 2 parts: CARPENTRY - Furniture and other small items made from recycled pallets or natural wood. This is ongoing more or less CONSTRUCTION - JUNE - foundations: lifting, carrying and building stone & earth & lime mortar wall JUNE/JULY - Timber frame: cutting, preparing, jointing and fixing wooden posts & beams, JULY - Roof: preparing wooden supports & skylights, fitting roof tiles Walls: prepare & install straw bale AUGUST - Walls: earth and lime plaster, mural sculptures, mixing and applying. Installing windows. Carpentry of doors & frames for internal partitions. Straw / Earth benches. Floor: gravel + earth floor. Mixing and applying AUGUST - insulation fitting, plumbing, electrical installation, furniture. Carpentry of outdoor shade frame. Stone carrying and fitting for firepit AGRICULTURE - A minor part of the work, but anyone with experience or knowledge of organic farming / permaculture is most welcome. Especially in spring time! During harvest (summer / Autumn) there will be lots of volunteering opportunities here. For more info and photos see https://www.workaway.info/375419633377-en.html
Experience: An interest in natural construction, carpentry and environmentally conscious living are essential and also ideally some experience in woodwork, construction or agriculture.
Hours Required: 2 options: 6 hrs / day if living on site. 3+ hrs if you have your own accommodation
From: any
To: any
Governate: Bekaa
District: Zahleh
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: Any
Type: Social Enterprise
Gender: Any
Languages: Arabic or English
Transportation: Required
Age: All
Online: No
Good Life Goals: Achieve food security and help end hunger by improving nutrition and encouraging sustainable agriculture, Save water and use it efficiently, Mainstream clean energy, Love where you live, Love and value nature, Come together to make tomorrow better than today.
We've started to build an Eco-village for visitors to experience and learn about natural ways of living. The project is ...
Offrejoie (فرح العطاء) is an apolitical and non-confessional Lebanese non-profit founded in 1985. We believe that the diversity of our society is an asset and affirm that, by its geographical location, its cultural and religious diversity, Lebanon has become a message of peace to the world. We work through social projects that promote good citizenship and a plural, inclusive and united Lebanon. Our activities contribute to five specific objectives: 1. Create a safe space to sustain unity, hope and solidarity through living experiences with the other. 2. Develop servant leaders, committed to serving the common good. 3. Meet the most pressing humanitarian needs of the other. 4. Promote volunteerism that is sacrificial and non-discriminatory. 5. Build and support strategic networking to nurture cooperation in civil society.
Description: Offrejoie is looking to assemble a new team of volunteers to launch the summer reconstruction and rehabilitation site. We need architects and civil engineers to organize and lead the reconstruction effort and coordinate between beneficiaries, public authorities and other volunteers. The new team of engineers and architects must start with an assessment of the field before proceeding with the CAD drawings, B.O.Q, monitoring of the site etc.
Experience: At least 2 years of proven field experience in construction sites.
Hours Required: 7 per day
From: Wednesday 01 June 2022
To: Saturday 10 September 2022
Governate: Beirut and suburbs
District: Beirut
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: Any
Type: NGO
Gender: Any
Languages: Arabic, English
Transportation: Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: No
Good Life Goals: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for every one of every age, Reduce inequalities, Love where you live.
Offrejoie (فرح العطاء) is an apolitical and non-confessional Lebanese non-profit founded in 1985. We believe th...
Our farm was founded in 1945. Al Haush is a social enterprise that constitutes of a zero-waste country estate in the heart of the Central Bekaa countryside. At the heart of Al Haush is an organic farm that provides the ingredients used by our kitchens. The farm produces olives, grapes, cereals, potatoes, and grains which play an important part in our quest for self-sufficiency. Al Haush produces its own range of flours for bread & pizza, as well as organic honey. Join our team as a volunteer if you are interested to gain experience and meet like-minded professionals in our fields of specialty are: Agronomy, Agritourism, Agrotourism, Natural cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Agriculture, Hydrosols, Roses, Olives, Thyme, Fruits, and Vegetables.
Description: Are you looking for a fun way to engage with your community and give back? Do you enjoy being in the kitchen, whipping up some delicious meals? Then we are looking for you! If you love to be in the kitchen and want to provide delicious and nutritious meals, Al Haush Kitchen is the place for you. We are currently seeking to add to our roster of chefs to help facilitate our meal programs. You will be able to pull able to pull together a delicious and nutritious meal with the available ingredients at Al Haush Kitchen. These ingredients change every day, so being creative and resourceful is the name of the game. Whether you are a home cook or a professional looking to use your skills in a new way, we want to hear from you. Be able to commit to a regular schedule. All type of costs will be covered including accommodation at our estate. It is a full time volunteer position with a flexible schedule and high potential to be converted into full time employee.
Experience: No experience required; Background in hospitality is an added value.
Hours Required: 8 hours daily (Regular Schedule)
From: Monday 09 May 2022
To: Friday 30 September 2022
Governate: Bekaa
District: Zahleh
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: School Student, University Student, Unoccupied
Type: NGO
Gender: Any
Languages: None
Transportation: Not Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: No
Good Life Goals: Achieve food security and help end hunger by improving nutrition and encouraging sustainable agriculture, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for every one of every age, Give back to the planet as much as you take, live better and innovate ways to help it.
Our farm was founded in 1945. Al Haush is a social enterprise that constitutes of a zero-waste country estate in the ...
Our farm was founded in 1945. Al Haush is a social enterprise that constitutes of a zero-waste country estate in the heart of the Central Bekaa countryside. At the heart of Al Haush is an organic farm that provides the ingredients used by our kitchens. The farm produces olives, grapes, cereals, potatoes, and grains which play an important part in our quest for self-sufficiency. Al Haush produces its own range of flours for bread & pizza, as well as organic honey. Join our team as a volunteer if you are interested to gain experience and meet like-minded professionals in our fields of specialty are: Agronomy, Agritourism, Agrotourism, Natural cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Agriculture, Hydrosols, Roses, Olives, Thyme, Fruits, and Vegetables.
Description: Nowadays, if an organization is not online, most people won’t know it exists. Somehow being a marketer is no longer enough, while being a digital marketer is much needed. Digital Marketing volunteers can change the world! Do you have experience in social media? Love to connect people with causes that matter to you? With digital marketing volunteering, there’s no limit to the positive impact you can have online. We’re looking for ethically correct people to join our team to spread out and reach people all over Lebanon. This Volunteer position is hybrid, so you can work remotely. It is a full time volunteer position with a flexible schedule. All costs will be covered, with high potential to be converted into full time employee.
Experience: Solid grasp of social media, PR etiquette, Excellent communication and storytelling skills
Hours Required: 7-8 hours daily
From: Monday 09 May 2022
To: Friday 30 September 2022
Governate: Bekaa
District: Zahleh
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: School Student, University Student, Employee, Self Employed, Unoccupied
Type: NGO
Gender: Any
Languages: Arabic, English
Transportation: Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: Yes
Good Life Goals: Achieve food security and help end hunger by improving nutrition and encouraging sustainable agriculture, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for every one of every age, Give back to the planet as much as you take, live better and innovate ways to help it.
Our farm was founded in 1945. Al Haush is a social enterprise that constitutes of a zero-waste country estate in the ...
Regenerate Hub is a circular economy platform to strengthen nature-based solutions. This tool centralises and visualises data and actions through cross sector mapping, untangling interconnected challenges from micro to macro alternatives to spread holistic system change. Regenerate Hub engages users to consider the flow, impact, and value of resources across sectors [e.g. human, waste, energy, water, earth], how systems can be improved, and who is working to create alternatives on the ground. This circular economy model aims to increase human and non-human well-being and the regeneration of our planet, counteracting the unmitigated growth of industrialism. This model highlights the importance and [re]use of nature-based solutions—interventions inspired and supported by nature that also provide societal and environmental benefits [e.g. green infrastructure, flood risk prevention, climate change adaptation, carbon sequestering].
Description: Regenerate Hub is a circular economy platform to strengthen nature-based solutions. Regenerate Hub’s mission is to enable diverse audiences to data visualise the interconnected flow, impact, and value of resources across sectors [e.g. human, waste, energy, water, air, earth, industry], how systems can be improved, and who is working to create alternatives on the ground. To do so, this tool centralises and visualises information and actions through cross-sector mapping and dynamic data filtration. Other features of the platform include an open-source tool to contribute public data to the site, a project management dashboard for diverse stakeholders to collaborate on solutions, a library of useful resources, storytelling through data journeys, and more. View the platform at www.regeneratehub.org.We are looking for dedicated individuals to volunteer to populate collected data onto the Regenerate Hub platform. You will work closely with Regenerate Hub team of 7 sector experts whom are collecting data and building partnerships across the following sectors: 1) basic human needs, 2) earth and agriculture, 3) sustainable industry, 4) waste management, 5) energy, 6) water and 7) diaspora & relief. Your volunteer role is to support the 7 sector experts to: • Input collected data onto the platform • Re-validate data & research various entities to fill in missing data within datasets • Attend 1 x a week zoom team meeting in evenings This project timeline is across 3 months from your start date, working remotely online, and flex-time according to your schedule. Applicants are welcome from all locations & time zones. This role is open to individuals seeking volunteer, internship and or mentorship. Each data input will be credited with your name on the platform. Academic credit towards civic engagement is available according to your academic institution.
Experience: We are seeking a committed team-player who is resourceful and passionate about creating alternative solutions for Lebanon’s immense challenges & enthusiastic to use technology and data to drive social and environmental change. We welcome independent, self-starters who can work well remotely, deadline oriented & within small grassroots teams. Other valuable skills include: • Background in research, data collection, data entry. • High proficiency in Excel and/or Airtable. • Computer savvy and able to teach yourself new tools and software quickly. • Fluency in Arabic, English and French.
Hours Required: 50
From: any
To: Thursday 01 September 2022
Governate: All
District: All
Frequency: Weekly
Occupation: Any
Type: NGO
Gender: Any
Languages: Arabic, English, French
Transportation: Not Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: Yes
Good Life Goals: Achieve food security and help end hunger by improving nutrition and encouraging sustainable agriculture, Save water and use it efficiently, Mainstream clean energy, Do good, ethical, honest work, Improve the infrastructure around you and innovate, Love where you live, Give back to the planet as much as you take, live better and innovate ways to help it, Take action towards the climate, Come together to make tomorrow better than today.
Regenerate Hub is a circular economy platform to strengthen nature-based solutions. This tool centralises and visualises...
Our farm was founded in 1945. Al Haush is a social enterprise that constitutes of a zero-waste country estate in the heart of the Central Bekaa countryside. At the heart of Al Haush is an organic farm that provides the ingredients used by our kitchens. The farm produces olives, grapes, cereals, potatoes, and grains which play an important part in our quest for self-sufficiency. Al Haush produces its own range of flours for bread & pizza, as well as organic honey. Join our team as a volunteer if you are interested to gain experience and meet like-minded professionals in our fields of specialty are: Agronomy, Agritourism, Agrotourism, Natural cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Agriculture, Hydrosols, Roses, Olives, Thyme, Fruits, and Vegetables.
Description: Are you burnt out? Volunteer to work with kids. Al Haush guest usually are family with kids and we are looking for animator to stay at our state during the summer. Join us in our activities and put your footprint by your own creative workshops. All type of costs will be covered including accommodation at our estate. It is a full time volunteer position with a flexible schedule and high potential to be converted into full time employee.
Experience: Child psychology experience would be great
Hours Required: 8 hours daily (Regular Schedule)
From: Monday 09 May 2022
To: Friday 30 September 2022
Governate: Bekaa
District: Zahleh
Frequency: Daily
Occupation: School Student, University Student, Unoccupied
Type: NGO
Gender: Any
Languages: Arabic or English or French
Transportation: Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: No
Good Life Goals: Achieve food security and help end hunger by improving nutrition and encouraging sustainable agriculture, Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for every one of every age, Give back to the planet as much as you take, live better and innovate ways to help it.
Our farm was founded in 1945. Al Haush is a social enterprise that constitutes of a zero-waste country estate in the ...
Our dog shelter was founded in 2018. We rescue homeless dogs, spay/neuter, vaccinate and shelter them until we find them forever homes. Some of our rescued dogs even found adopters abroad! Because of the economic crisis, more people across Lebanon are abandoning their dogs. We have more than 200 now, rescued, and staying at our small shelter. We are a very small team and we need help during weekends to walk these dogs and socialize them. Would you like to join us?
Description: We are looking for volunteers to join us every weekend at "Shelter Days" to walk the dogs, play with them, pet them and socialize them.
Experience: N/A
Hours Required: 3 to 4
From: Friday 25 March 2022
To: Saturday 31 December 2022
Governate: Mount Lebanon
District: Chouf
Frequency: Weekly
Occupation: University Student, Employee, Self Employed, Unoccupied, Any
Type: Other
Gender: Any
Languages: English/French/Arabic/Spanish
Transportation: Required
Age: 18 - 25, 25 - 35, Above 35 years old
Online: No
Good Life Goals: Love and value nature, Promote peace actively.
Our dog shelter was founded in 2018. We rescue homeless dogs, spay/neuter, vaccinate and shelter them until we find them...
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