Summer Volunteer Programs in Palestine: A fantastic opportunity to volunteer in Palestine Summer is awaiting you at the Excellence Center in Hebron. The Excellence Center specializes in providing educational courses to local Palestinians in Hebron.
Assist in teaching English in Palestine
The volunteer programs run by the Excellence Center provides internationals with the opportunity to assist in teaching English to students of the center in Palestine. People from all countries and backgrounds are welcome to join. The Center is flexible in providing the program within the dates that suit each person, between one week and three months.
Truly engage with and experience the Palestinian culture
The volunteer program has been designed for individuals who have never taught English as a second language before, and no previous qualifications are required for the application. By coming to Palestine to volunteer in Summer, you will have the opportunity to truly engage with and experience the Palestinian culture. Volunteers are placed with a Palestinian host family (availability permitting), allowing for full integration into the life and culture of Palestine.
Contribute to the wellbeing of the local Palestinian community
During the course of your time here, you will be given the opportunity to help the Excellence Center and to help contribute to the wellbeing of the local Palestinian community. You will also develop a greater understanding of Palestine and its history.
You will be provided with Arabic lessons
Throughout the course of your time here you will be provided with Arabic lessons from native speakers, and have many opportunities to utilize your new language skills with the locals daily. Many educational, cultural and community activities are organized by the center, to garner a greater understanding of Hebron and the surrounding areas.
These may include visits to Palestinian universities, the Old City, holy sites, and local refugee camps. There will be visits to historical sites and nearby cities, including Jerusalem, Jericho, Ramallah, Nablus, and Bethlehem.
Volunteers from all around the world have been hosted at the Excellence Center, and Summer is your chance to volunteer in Palestine and to have a significant impact in Palestine.
Summer Volunteer programs in Palestine
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Women Rights Volunteer in Palestine
Our Women Rights Volunteer in Palestine program will enable you to bring awareness about gender equality in one of the most conservative cities in Palestine, where women’s rights are behind those of men, by directly talking with the Palestinian youth.
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Volunteer in Local Schools in Palestine
Our “Volunteer in Local Schools in Palestine” program is a great opportunity for anyone who has a strong commitment, knowledge, or enthusiasm in teaching in local Hebronite schools, and in sharing their knowledge on study abroad and on their own country’s educational system.
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Volunteer in a Human Rights project in Palestine
The Excellence Center is very proud to introduce to you its new Human Rights Volunteer program in Palestine. We welcome any pre-college student or professional with relevant work, volunteer, or study experience in this field.
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Volunteer in a Journalism program in Palestine
In our Journalism Volunteer Program in Palestine, you will get valuable experience in teaching our young Palestinian men and women about the world of journalism and training them in writing proper articles, getting reliable information, and checking their sources.
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Volunteer in a Music and Art project in Palestine
We believe that our new Music and Art Volunteer program is a great opportunity for artists and experts in art/music related topics, where they will get to develop their own projects and courses for our Palestinian youth.
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Volunteer to Write about Palestine (1-3 Months)
The Excellence Center (EC) in Hebron, Palestine is seeking persons who are able to write critically and clearly about the many different activities occurring at the EC. The activities may include daily events taking place at the EC, the educational system in Palestine, volunteering in Palestine, studying Arabic, and community events, among many other activities.
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Volunteer & Learn Arabic in Palestine (1-12 Weeks)
Our Volunteers from all over the world participate in many educational, cultural, and community activities during their program. Added to that, the Excellence Center arranges trips to the old city, visiting some Palestinian families, and local industries.
Reviews from former volunteers
The Excellence Center in Palestine volunteer program has more than 126 reviews (93%) on gooverseas.com and more than 24 reviews (96%) on goabroad.com
Which Airport Should I Start Checking for Flights to Palestine?
The easiest way to get to the Excellence Center in Hebron, Palestine is to fly to Tel Aviv Airport (Israel). It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to the Excellence Center in Hebron via shared Taxi.
You can also fly to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan and then cross to Palestine, but it takes more time and is more expensive.
Visa to enter Palestine
Upon your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv Airport), Israel, you will be granted a tourist visa valid for 90 days. There is no need to obtain a visa ahead of time.
Applying
To obtain an application, please email Rafat@excellencenter.org, Volunteer in Palestine as a subject line. We will email you the application form.
Questions?
If you have further questions, please email at Rafat@excellencenter.org
Whatsapp:+972599479880
Additionally, please visit our website at https://excellencenter.org/
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