Become an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA) today!

Are you a passionate and caring individual committed to human rights and learning about other cultures? Do you want to explore a full immersion experience where you work non-violently with occupied communities in one of our placements in the West Bank or East Jerusalem? If the answer is yes, consider applying to be an Ecumenical Accompanier today!

The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is a program coordinated by the World Council of Churches that brings international volunteers to the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Since 2002, over 1,500 volunteers have come for 3 months placements as Ecumenical Accompaniers.

Wearing our distinctive vests, you will live alongside local communities and participate in daily activities. You will monitor and report human rights violations, bringing eyewitness accounts to the world's attention.

Please read the Role Description and consider applying for one of only two positions left in our December training program in Melbourne.

Note, all associated costs must be self-funded and while training is a prerequisite for selection and deployment, selection is not guaranteed for all trainees.

If you are interested in becoming an Ecumenical Accompanier please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information and to request an application form.