Palestinian Community Development Summer Program 2025 in the West Bank offers a unique opportunity for students, undergraduates, teachers, and individuals passionate about volunteering or interning with Palestinian development organizations in Palestine and Israel.

This summer volunteer program is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact by supporting Palestinian children, youth, and refugees in camps and other community members in and around Hebron, West Bank. As a volunteer, you’ll be fully immersed in Palestinian culture, have the opportunity to study Arabic, connect with people from Palestine and around the world, and make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

The Palestinian Community Development Volunteer and Internship Program is vital in positively impacting the Palestinian community. Through this program, you can assist in empowering community members to develop themselves personally, professionally, and economically.

Simultaneously, volunteers gain invaluable personal development experience by conducting seminars, delivering lectures, providing employment guidance, and fostering meaningful interpersonal relationships within the local Palestinian community.

Unique Cultural Exchange Opportunity

As part of this unique cultural exchange opportunity, you will also have the opportunity to learn or improve your Arabic. Each participant receives 3 hours of Arabic classes per week from our educational hub in Hebron during the program.

There will also be ample opportunities to learn and practice Arabic with locals in the broader community, both in your projects and in your free time. Additionally, you will have plenty of free time to travel to different cities such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin, Bethlehem, and Jericho. 

When Does it Take Place?

This Palestinian Community Development Volunteer Summer Program 2025 will take place from July 20 to August 3, 2025.

Where is our Palestinian Community Development Summer Program 2025 held?

Our Summer Program 2025 will be held at the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine in Hebron, West Bank, 30 km south of Jerusalem.

Your Impact

Our Palestinian Community Development Summer Program 2025 in Hebron, West Bank, is thoughtfully designed and tailored for individuals seeking meaningful insights into daily Palestinian life, education, human rights, and community development.

With all our programs, we strive to make a long-term difference for the Palestinian local community through the exchange of ideas and “walking in each other’s shoes”. Our volunteer and internship programs foster shared and mutual learning for our community, volunteers, and interns. Even while teaching or facilitating activities like workshops, you’ll find yourself learning just as much from your students as they learn from you.

Summary Details Regarding the Summer Program for Community Development in 2025

Location of Volunteer Program	Hebron, West Bank
Program Fees	500 Euro
Age	18+ years old
Minimum Duration	2 Weeks
Maximum Duration	4 weeks
Starting Date	20th of July 2025
Ending Date	3rd of August 2025
Application Deadline	No Deadline/Flexible
Program Language	English
Days off	Two days a week (Fri – Sun)
Volunteering Areas of Interest	Palestinian community development Palestinian youth  Palestinian children and refugees
Number of Volunteers/interns	10 participants
University Credit	Available
Nearest Airports	Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport in Israel Eilat Ramon Airport in Israel  Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan
Program’s Reviews	Reviews & ratings (96%) on Gooverseas.com Reviews & ratings (94%) on Goabroad.com Participants’ video testimonials

Once You Arrive to Volunteer in Hebron, Palestine 

Volunteers are welcomed to the Center before setting up a schedule. As a volunteer, you will participate in an orientation that includes Arabic classes, information about the city of Hebron, and an introduction to Palestinian culture.

To help you fully immerse yourself in the Palestinian community and culture, the Center arranges accommodation with a local Palestinian host family. They will support you in your adjustment and assist with any challenges you may encounter. Male volunteers may instead stay at the Center’s shared, lovely apartment, which is just a 5-minute walk from the Center.

After the orientation, you will decide what activities to develop and present to your students. These will be based on your individual knowledge and topics of interest, your field of specialty, and your level of experience and skills in Community Development.

What Kinds of Activities and Projects Can You Develop During Your Volunteering Period?

Below are some ideas of projects you can run and activities that you can take part in during your time in the Community Development Program with The Excellence Center in Palestine:

• Classes on personal and professional development
  • Working or studying in an international environment
  • Employability skills
  • How to start up a successful small business
  • Communication skills
  • How to be successful in your community
  • Leadership and problem-solving
  • The job market in Palestine
  • The benefits of studying abroad for job prospects
• Other activities 
• Attend cultural nights featuring entertainment and activities. 
• To assess their effectiveness, connect with and learn from other programs in Hebron, including those by the UN, USAID, and various NGOs.

We strongly welcome your suggestions for other activities.

Homestay During Your Time in Hebron

The Excellence Center in Palestine aims to achieve social cohesion through cultural immersion. The Center provides the Volunteer in Community Development Program’s participants homestays in Hebron, West Bank, as follows:

• Female participants have the opportunity to live with a designated Palestinian host family in the local Hebron area
• Male participants can stay in very modern, nice shared apartments provided by the Center, Hebron, West Bank, Palestine 
• Private rooms can also be arranged upon request, though they incur an additional fee.

AFree Time and Weekend Exploration

We understand that traveling to the region significantly attracts most of our volunteers. Our volunteer programs in Palestine are designed to give you plenty of free time to explore the exciting destinations within Palestine and Israel. 

You are welcome to spend your time as you wish on your days off. Many of our volunteers arrange to visit other cities together on their days off. This includes, but is not limited to, cities such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Ramallah, Jericho (and the Dead Sea), Nablus, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Haifa, and many more. Traveling around Palestine is relatively easy and affordable.

Indeed, you may be surprised by how fast your schedule will fill up and how quickly time seems to fly!

Your Benefits During Your Program With us in Hebron, Palestine

• Immersion in Palestinian culture, experiencing daily life and society while living in Hebron 
• Undertaking trips to the old city, holy sites, local landmarks and organizations, a refugee camp in Hebron, and more during your time
• Spoken Arabic language lessons (3 hours a week)
• Well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers, each with an excellent educational background, ready and happy to help you.
• Opportunity to improve or practice your Arabic by communicating with native speakers 
• Visits to Palestinian and international NGOs in Hebron
• Meetings with Palestinian university and school students, as well as teachers
• Travel to historical locations and nearby cities, including Jerusalem, Jericho, Ramallah, Nablus, and Bethlehem (on your own or with fellow volunteers)
• The ability to visit nearby cities, including Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, and Masada as well as those located in Jordan, such as Amman, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum
• Attendance at Palestinian cultural nights, such as weddings or those featuring entertainment
• A participation certificate upon completion.

Associated Fees

Since the Excellence Center in Palestine does not receive any funds from any governmental or non-governmental organizations, the Center charges a fee of 500 Euro for the two weeks.

The program fees include:

• Pre-departure support
• Accommodation 
• Community Breakfast each morning (Sat – Thur)
• Full coordination while volunteering in Palestine
• 3 hours per week of Arabic classes every week as a volunteer
• Guided tours to various culturally and historically significant sites in Hebron and the surrounding area
• Certificate of Recommendation upon completion of the program

Reviews, Awards, and Recognition 

The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine has proudly earned several Community Awards, was recognized as the Best Language School Overseas, and was the Top Provider of Volunteer and Internship Opportunities abroad for the years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. 

Check out our many excellent reviews here:

• 850+ Reviews (96%) on Gooverseas.com
• 170+ Reviews (94%) on Goabroad.com
• Participants’ video testimonials

Final Remarks

In conclusion, as outlined above, we seek dedicated and skilled volunteers who can empower Palestinian youth, children, refugees, school students, and community members through community development activities.

By sharing your knowledge and passion for community development, you can make a real contribution to the local Palestinian community, particularly its youth. Our volunteers in Palestine will also benefit greatly from our community volunteering program in terms of personal development and gaining valuable work experience. 

The Palestinian Community Development Summer Program 2025 is very flexible, and there are many activities that you can carry out, depending on your interests and expertise. The ways that you can participate in this program and contribute are almost indefinite. You are welcome to join this program as long as you can communicate in English. It doesn’t matter whether you are a native or non-native English speaker, and you do not need any ability to speak Arabic. 

Whether you are a university or college student, a graduate, taking a sabbatical or gap year, or looking to make a difference in the lives of Palestinians, this is an excellent opportunity for you. 

How to Apply?

Please email us at Info@ecpalestine.org with “Palestinian Community Development Summer Program 2025” in the subject line. We will then send you the application form.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:

Info@ecpalestine.org

WhatsApp:+972 599 479 880

Website: https://ecpalestine.org/

EC Website: https://excellencenter.org/

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