Music and Arts Volunteer Program in Syria: Music is perhaps the world’s most diverse form of self-expression and is one of the best modes of cultural exchange and learning. As volunteers in the Music and the Arts Program in Syria, participants will engage with Syrian culture while also sharing their own expressions through music and art.
This volunteer program in Syria is perfect for those with an active interest in the arts, cross-cultural interaction, and exploring Syrian art forms. The Volunteer in Music and the Arts Program is also available for academic credit, so university students are especially encouraged to apply.
This volunteer opportunity spans 1 week to 3 months (13 Weeks) year-round (Summer, Winter, Fall, and Spring). Our volunteer programs in Damascus, Syria, offer you the opportunity to work in a fascinating, energetic environment, designed to be immersive, genuine, and comprehensive.
Music and Arts Volunteer Program in Syria – 2026/2027!
We’re excited to introduce our Music and Arts Volunteer Program in Syria for the 2026/2027 season! This creative program offers participants the chance to engage in music, visual arts, and cultural expression while working with Syrian children, youth, women, and community groups in Damascus and nearby areas.
This inspiring volunteer opportunity is ideal for artists, musicians, students, educators, and anyone passionate about the arts and cultural exchange in the Middle East. You’ll collaborate with local communities, organize workshops and creative activities, and experience the vibrant art scene, rich heritage, and daily life of Syria while making a meaningful cultural impact.
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Music and Arts Volunteer Program in Syria: Benefits to Volunteers
There are numerous benefits to participating in the Music and Arts Program, such as the opportunity to gain experience working in an international setting. Many employers value those with experience working in multi-cultural and immersive environments more highly than those without, as cross-cultural communication is an acquired skill. Your commitment to the Syrian people will be especially appreciated by all those you work with, and working abroad is a valuable foot in the door.
Additionally, program participants currently enrolled in college or university can receive academic credit through the Syrian Educational Authority for their contributions to Volunteer in Syria. The types of credits offered depend on the specific program, but may include internship, community service, and Arabic language credits. The Music and Arts Program in Damascus is perfect for anyone looking to gain experience in program management and teaching, since volunteers will be in charge of both during their stay.
What Do You Get From Volunteer in Syria?
- 12 hours of Arabic lessons for each month that you intern with us, or 3 hours per week
- Accommodation with a host family or in a shared flat
- Breakfast with other participants (6 times a week)
- Support before your departure and during your time in Syria
- Visits to various sites in the city of Damascus, including refugee camps, the old city, and different factories
- Engagement in educational, social, and community activities
- Arabic hospitality and a pleasant climate
- Access to nearby cities and tourist sites
- Assistance from well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers with excellent educational backgrounds
- A certificate upon completion
What You Will Contribute
The Music and Arts Program is highly flexible, allowing volunteers to tailor their service to their skills, interests, or academic focus. Volunteers are encouraged to choose from a variety of subjects, including music, poetry, painting, drawing, dance, and even more specialized crafts. The sky is the limit!
With their specific subject in mind, volunteers will create workshops, organize performances, and work with local Syrians, including children, to expand their artistic profile. Previous workshops and performances have included concerts for Syrian families, demonstrations of various instruments, and even circus performances.
These workshops let Syrians access their creative side and discover their artistic potential and strengths. By volunteering in the arts, participants will provide Syrians with the tools to build self-confidence and collective empowerment.
Because this program is available to participants with a wide range of talents and skill levels, people of all artistic skill levels are welcome to apply, as long as they have a passion for their chosen art form.
Our Programs Make a Great Impact
Our Art and Music Volunteer and Internship programs in Syria are well-researched, targeted, and suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into daily Syrian life, culture, and communities. We aim to make a long-term difference for the Syrian local community by exchanging ideas and “walking in each other’s shoes.”
Volunteering and interning in Damascus is a unique opportunity to genuinely impact your life and the lives of others, including Syrian children, refugees, women, youth, and community members in Syria.
Summer Volunteer Programs
For people looking for volunteer programs or internships in Music and Arts over the summer in Syria, Volunteer in Syria offers great opportunities from May to September. These volunteer programs and internships are ideal for students, English native speakers, and anyone with a summer break or anyone looking to volunteer on an extended visit.
These summer volunteer programs in the Music and Arts Program in Syria combine an Arabic-language focus with full immersion and engagement in Syrian culture and history.
What Kinds of Activities Can You Organize During the Volunteer Period?
You can freely choose among a vast range of activities to develop in your own syllabus, such as:
- Art class (sculpture, painting, drawing, etc.);
- Helping children improve their English language skills through painting, music, and acting activities.
- Inviting visiting speakers, such as artists from Damascus, to present;
- Design classes (interior design, web design, and so on);
- Music classes;
- Visiting local NGOs and organizing activities for children and orphans in Damascus;
- Visiting a radio station;
- Art workshops for Syrian university and school students;
- Ending the course with a festival (music or art exhibitions);
- Other activities – We strongly welcome your suggestions.
Who is This Program For?
The Volunteer in Music and the Arts Program is perfect for anyone seeking opportunities to volunteer in music conservatories in Syria, teach various art forms, including their specific field of study, and expand their musical and artistic repertoire. By sharing their talents with the people of Syria, volunteers will more effectively foster their students’ growth and dedication by exemplifying their creative expression and passion. Therefore, this program is a unique opportunity to combine teaching and learning while bridging constructive activism and cultural diplomacy between Syria and the world.
University students, aspiring music teachers, recent graduates, and those focusing on the arts looking to work with NGOs will all find this program in line with their personal and professional interests. You will also have the opportunity to learn Arabic, whether it be Modern Standard, Levantine, or specifically Syrian, which will increase your appeal to prospective employers. Volunteer in Syriahas partnered with the Syrian Ministry of Education and can provide academic credit to university students.
Who Can Participate?
Volunteer in Syria does not discriminate on any basis, including nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other discernible characteristic. Volunteer in Syria has a long history of welcoming people from around the globe, from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities. All are welcome!
Previous participants of Volunteer in Syria have hailed from the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States!
Are There Any Criteria for Participants?
There are only three criteria for participants: conversational fluency in either of the program languages (i.e., English or Arabic). Secondly, participants should be between 18 and 70 years old, though exceptions can be made in special circumstances. Finally, we asked participants to maintain a positive attitude and to be eager to learn.
Participant Requirements:
- Colloquial fluency in English
- 18-70 years of age (unless granted special permission by the Center’s director)
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
Program Costs and Information
Program costs cover language courses, housing, complimentary breakfast each day the participant is at the center, operating costs, and group excursions. There are no additional or hidden fees applied to these programs; the cost quoted above is the complete and final cost participants will pay.
Program Fees Cover:
- Housing
- Language courses
- Operating costs
- Complimentary breakfast
- Group excursions to Damascus
A Unique Experience
Although the Center hosts volunteers from all over the world, many people are unaware of the diversity of Syria and the Levant and have only a crude understanding of the immemorial cultures of these lands.
By enrolling in this volunteer program, participants will experience a unique experience that will be remembered for life. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to experience Arabic and cultural immersion unparalleled by living in Damascus.
In What Language is the Program Run?
All of our programs are geared toward English speakers; however, volunteers can attend 3 hours of complimentary Arabic courses per week to help them assimilate into Damascus. For the sake of immersion, the higher the Arabic course level, the less English will be utilized in the classroom.
Additionally, students must utilize their Arabic skills to the best of their ability when navigating through Syria, ensuring a fully immersive experience.
Music and Arts Volunteer Program in Syria: Overview
| Program Location | Damascus, Syria |
| Program Fees | Check the Fees Here |
| Age | 18-70 years old |
| Duration | 1-13 weeks |
| Timeframe | Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round |
| Program Focus | Volunteer in Music and Art Culture of Syria Internship with Syrian Children |
| Number of Volunteers | 2-5 Volunteers |
| Expected Working Hours | 30 hours per week |
| Start/End Dates | Flexible to fit the participant’s schedule |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| University Credit | Available |
| Reviews and Ratings | Reviews On Gooverseas.com Reviews On Goabroad.com Participants video testimonials |
| Program Language | English |
Accommodation
When residing in Damascus, participants in the program will have the option of either staying with a host family (depending on availability) or in a very nice apartment. Both options offer unique advantages.
Whichever housing option the participant chooses, their time in Syria will be immersive, enriching, and memorable!
Volunteering as a Woman in Syria
Volunteer in Syria has hosted many female volunteers from diverse cultural backgrounds. This is a point of pride for us at the Center, as we see it as our mission to connect people of all identities with Syrian society and culture to deconstruct misconceptions.
That said, female volunteers–especially those from Western countries–must be mindful of Syrian conventions and attitudes toward women. Below are a few descriptions of how customs might differ, along with some tips for effectively navigating them.
Traveling to Damascus, Syria
Traveling to Volunteer in Syria might seem challenging, but we’re here to make it easier for you. If you have any further enquiries about travel to Syria, please do not hesitate to contact our team. Our contact information is at the bottom of this page.
Interacting with Syrian Culture
Participants will find that most Syrians are incredibly friendly and open to foreigners. If participants utilize their Arabic skills, no matter how developed, they will find most Syrians are enthusiastic, patient communicators, simply pleased that people have taken an interest in their language and culture.
In addition, Syria is at the heart of the Levant (the area associated with the Eastern Mediterranean), offering ample opportunities to visit cultural sites, historical monuments, and other landmarks. Although Syria faces difficult circumstances, participants will find the Syrian people are friendly and open–and Syria, in general, is a safe place to visit!
Awards And Recognitions
Volunteer in Syria has proudly earned several Community Awards, including recognition as the Best Arabic Language School overseas, one of the best Online Programs for Syrian Colloquial Arabic Providers, and the Top Provider of Volunteer and Internship Opportunities abroad for the years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For further details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
- +950 reviews (96.8%) on gooverseas.com
- +190 reviews (93%) on goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
- Our Awards
Summary
The Volunteer in Music and Arts Program in Syria is designed to bring volunteers from around the world to Damascus, where they will help local Syrians, including Syrian children, youth, women, refugees, young adults, university students, and families, learn about various art forms while they learn about the arts of Syria.
This type of exchange is central to building community connections between Syria and the world. By volunteering in Damascus, participants will enrich their understanding of Syrian art and culture while hearing new perspectives about global affairs and daily life in another culture.
If you are actively interested in the arts and appreciate cultural exchange, please do not hesitate to apply and begin the process today!
How to Apply
If you are interested in participating in the Volunteer in Music and the Arts Program, please email us at Info@ecsyria.org. We should respond to your initial inquiry within 1-3 business days.
In the subject line of your email, write “Music and Arts Volunteer Program in Syria.” Upon your response, we will send you an application form to complete and return to begin onboarding.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:
Website: https://ecsyria.org/
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