UNRWA USA volunteers are socially conscious individuals committed to advocacy, education, and action for Palestine refugees. Volunteers help us:

• Educate local communities about UNRWA’s work

• Advocate for continued US support of UNRWA’s services

• Fundraise to sustain critical humanitarian programs in the Middle East

All UNRWA USA volunteers are US-based and 18 years or older. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, unless otherwise approved.

Adults are welcome to bring their children under the age of 18 to volunteer alongside them! Please note that guardians must maintain responsibility for children throughout the event.

No. UNRWA USA does not send volunteers to Gaza or any other locations in the Middle East. All of our volunteer opportunities are US-based, focused on advocacy, education, fundraising, and event support.

Yes! We regularly need volunteers to support events across the country.

From our signature Gaza 5Ks to smaller pop-up events, as well as the Gaza Through my Lens Tour and Advocacy Days on the Hill, we have a variety of opportunities to get involved.

Volunteer opportunities are on an event-by-event basis, so be sure to check out our current events to get involved!

This page will be regularly updated with upcoming events, so we encourage you to check back often to stay informed about volunteer opportunities in your area.

You can also stay connected by:

• Signing up for our newsletter

• Following us on social media (@UNRWAUSA)

There are still powerful ways to take action:

• Advocate: Contact elected officials and urge support for humanitarian aid and UNRWA funding

• Fundraise: Launch a campaign in your school, workplace, or community

• Raise awareness: Share stories and updates about Gaza and Palestine refugees on social media or in educational settings

• Amplify: Engage with our social media content to help us spread awareness. Like, comment, and share our posts. Doing this regularly helps us to combat disinformation and supports narrative transformation.

Yes! We love partnering with students and community groups. You can:

• Host a campus fundraiser or event
  
  

• Organize a film screening or panel discussion
  
  

• Take part in advocacy campaigns or group volunteer efforts at local events

Let us know what you’re working on via the [Volunteer Interest Form], and we’ll reach out if we can support your initiative.

While we don’t currently have a structured virtual volunteer program, there are meaningful ways to help remotely:

• Contact your elected officials in support of UNRWA

• Start an online fundraiser

• Host a virtual awareness event

• Share informative content and UNRWA USA campaigns on social media

• Lead or join digital advocacy actions, such as writing to Congress

Yes! We’re always in need of volunteer photographers and videographers to help capture the energy, impact, and community of our events.

Opportunities may include:

• Photographing or filming at in-person events

• Creating short video content or highlight reels

• Editing post-event media

• Sharing visual content on your channels (and tagging @UNRWAUSA)
  
  

Whether you're a student, professional, or creative hobbyist, we’d love to work with you. Please email info@unrwausa.org with "volunteer photographer/videographer" in the subject line, and share your city and media skills with us so we can reach out when opportunities arise.