The Volunteer to Write Articles about Palestine Program is designed for participants with a background and interest in journalism, reporting and recording in various formats, with an interest in telling human stories. This program not only allows, but encourages participants to immerse themselves into Palestinian culture, forming connections with the local residents around Hebron.

At the Excellence Center we welcome people whatever their views on the situation between Israel and Palestine. We encourage reporting of the Center to be fair and unbiased; to tell the stories of the people who live in Hebron and the work of the Center.

Whereas media coverage of Israel and Palestine focuses on the ongoing conflict and relationship between the parties, writing articles with the EC will allow you to experience and recount the experiences and everyday life for local residents and communities. International communication is important for many Palestinians, who simply want to feel connected to, and recognised by, the international community.

Connecting with people internationally in a friendly and honest way are cornerstones from which the Excellence Center in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine is based. As such, we are constantly seeking people who are able to write critically and clearly about the many different activities occurring at the Center as well as the experience of living in Hebron and the West Bank, Palestine as well as about Palestinian refugees life in and around Hebron.

The Writing Article Internship presents various avenues for internationals with an interest in the Israel/ Palestine region to explore and witness the realities of everyday life in the area. Examples of activities possible to participate in 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.

Volunteer To Write About Palestine 2025/2026

The Excellence Center is now welcoming applications for volunteers who would like to contribute to writing about Palestine in 2025/2026. Volunteers will have the opportunity to write, edit, and share articles that highlight Palestinian culture, history, and current events. This is a unique opportunity to engage with Palestine while gaining valuable writing experience.

When Can I Volunteer To Write About Palestine?

Programs for interns at the Center are designed to run for at least 1 month, up to the 3 month maximum allowed through a travel VISA. Within these loose boundaries, interns are free to join throughout the year, shaping the internship to cater to their needs. As a result, this presents a perfect opportunity for travellers looking for Summer volunteering programs in Israel and Palestine, however, volunteers come to the centre all year round.

Here at the Excellence Center, we are happy to work with you in choosing when you would like to start and the duration of your stay, to ensure an exciting volunteer time for you in Palestine.

Overview of the Volunteer to Write Articles about Palestine Program

Place of Program	Hebron, West Bank, Palestine
Age	18-70 Years Old
Minimum Duration	1 Month
Maximum Duration	3 months
Area of Volunteering	Journalism and Media in in the West Bank Writing articles about Palestine Editing articles
Reviews and Ratings	Reviews On Gooverseas.com Reviews On Goabroad.com Participants video testimonials
Number of Participants	Variable
Educational Degree	Not Required
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline	No Deadline
University Credit	Available
Program Language	English

Benefits Provided By The Excellence Center

On top of this fulfilling, immersive volunteering experience, volunteers in the Write Articles about Palestine program benefit from the following:

• 12 hours of conversational Palestinian Arabic lessons for each month they intern. Participants also can study MSA, Fusha or colloquial Arabic.

• Accommodation with a Palestinian host family or a shared flat.

• Breakfast with other participants (6 times a week)

• Support during their time in Palestine

• Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron (refugee camps in Hebron, the old city, different factories, etc.)

• Understanding of the Palestinian politics and experience the occupation of the West Bank 

•  Get to know the Human Rights situations and helping the Palestinian refugees. 

• Engagement in educational, community and social activities

• The hospitality of Palestinians and the pleasant climate offer a great attraction to overseas students.

• The writing about Palestine will give you the opportunity to live in and gain impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East.

• The writing articles Internship in the West Bank Program will provide you the chance to visit unique tourist attractions with a particular native perspective – locations including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin and the Dead Sea in Jericho.

• Visit nearby cities such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth.

• Our center is staffed by well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers, each with an excellent educational background, ready and happy to help you.

• The Excellence Center will provide participants a certificate upon completion.

Requirements For Volunteer To Write About Palestine:

The Excellence Center relies on its’ online presence to attract volunteers around the world and share stories from the Centre. In order to ensure a level of quality to the articles written, we request the following from our authors:

• Demonstration of fluency in the English Language for speaking, writing, listening, and reading is required, and any other language fluency is an added plus.

• Writers should have some prior experience in writing texts in English

• Showing a strong motivation to write about Palestine and an willingness to embrace local culture and traditions is hugely welcomed

You must be between 25 – 75 years old in order to apply. The Excellence Center welcomes all nationalities!

Specificities of Role

During the writing internship, volunteers are expected to fulfill the following obligations and duties:

• Collect information and materials from EC staff, students, international volunteers, interns, and others to support the writing of articles.

• Submit five articles per week for critique and approval by EC staff. Articles may require revisions before final approval and should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.

• Edit articles for the Excellence Center website.

The aim of the articles is to inform international readers about life in Palestine and opportunities in living here; therefore, writers should use a writing voice that is engaging, direct, and clear.

Currently, the Excellence Center in Palestine is looking for volunteers who can help edit the center’s website content (Mainly to improve the articles’ readability and English Language). Please email us for more information.

Arabic Lessons For Volunteers

All participants of the Write Articles about Palestine Program receive 3 hours of intensive Arabic classes a week with a Palestinian teacher. On top of this, all volunteers will have plenty of chances to meet many people in Palestine, learn and practice your Arabic skills. Volunteers can freely choose what kind of Arabic they would like to learn during their time in Palestine at the Excellence Center.

How To Apply

To apply for the Volunteer to Write Articles about Palestine program, please email us at Rafat@excellencenter.org, and we will send you the application form.

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