SERVE Nazareth

Why choose SERVE Nazareth?

Serve Nazareth is a volunteering program that brings individuals and groups from students to retirees from all over the world to the hometown of Jesus to serve the community and grow in their personal walk of faith.

Website

servenazareth.org

Founded

2010

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Reviews

I had such a wonderful time working for Serve Nazareth! As the shepherd for a couple months there the highlights of my experience included the interactions with so many groups and ethnicities of tourists, the amazing food, and the adorable (but don’t be fooled, troublesome) sheep and goats. I couldn’t have asked for better coworkers and supervisor, and I wish I was there still! I am thankful that God gave me the opportunity to be here and interact with fellow Christians who, I am sure, I shall be reunited with in heaven one day.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

I had never had lebony before, but it was so good! The lunches in general there were just so unique and meaningful. As a food lover, I cannot recommend it enough just for that!

Pros

Cultural Enrichment
Beautiful Environment
Amazing People

I had visited Nazareth Village as part of a Holy Land Tour, with my church, in 2018 and 2019. I vividly remember out tour guide sharing with us about their volunteer program. I knew then, I was coming back to volunteer.

I had the opportunity in June 2023 to volunteer for about 6 weeks at Nazareth Village. I was a Villager and dressed in 1st century attire. I was able to interact with tourists and help serve the traditional 1st meal. This was a real stepping out of my own comfort zone.

In the course of my time, I made some wonderful relationships, within the volunteer house where stayed and with the people who work and live in Nazareth.

Majdoleen, my volunteer contact at Nazareth Village, is amazing. She answered evert question I had and put me at ease.

I highly recommend serving at Nazareth Village.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Definitely consider Nazareth Village as a service opportunity. It's a Christian outdoor experience that adds depth to your love for the Holy Land.

Pros

The volunteer coordinator works very close with you during your entire service time.
Earing new food was such a great experience
You can travel to other parts of Usrael on your weekends

Cons

Not knowing Arabic created a bit among a language barrier with some people- thank God for Google Translateo Goo
I left early July and it was already getting pretty warm.

I enjoyed an excellent month at the Nazareth Village. The accommodation is very comfortable, and a great place to socialise and get to know other volunteers. It's just a 5 minute walk from the accommodation to the Village.
Everyone was so friendly and helpful at the Village, and it immediately feels like a family. There was a good variety of things to do. A definite highlight is seeing all the tourist groups visiting from all over the world. It was also a great way to experience Israel, and especially Galilee.

What was the most unfamiliar thing you ate?

The local desserts were amazing. The local workers at the Village would often bring in food from home to share at lunch time which was really thoughtful and special.

Pros

Well supported volunteer program
Getting to know local people
Fun dressing up in first century clothes

Cons

Most of the country shuts down on Saturday
Weather could get quite hot
Occasionally language barrier

I have volunteered many times at Nazareth Village since 2018.I have been the shepherd and Jesus being ejected from the Synagogue,I have also been one of the priests arresting Jesus in the Easter programme this year.I would thoroughly recommend this experience.The accommodation is great living in the grounds of the hospital which is an oasis of peace.It’s a lot of fun dressing up in first century costume and you are never to old to take part.It is very rewarding and fulfilling to see the enjoyment on visitors faces