Volunteer With Palestinian Children Summer 2025: This summer program offers an excellent opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students, professionals, retirees, social workers, and teachers who are passionate about volunteering with children. It’s also perfect for anyone—native or non-native English speakers—interested in interning with Palestinian children in the West Bank during the summer of 2025.
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When is the Volunteer With Palestinian Children Summer 2025 Program Held?
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children 2025 program will run from June 16th to June 30th, 2025.
Where?
The summer volunteer program will take place in Hebron, a city located just 30 km south of Jerusalem.
What are the Opportunities to Volunteer with Palestinian Children in the Summer of 2025?
Volunteers will participate in educational classes and workshops held at the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine, local Palestinian community centers, daycare facilities, schools, children’s organizations, special needs schools, or Palestinian refugee camps in Hebron.
Volunteer with Palestinian Children in Summer 2025 – General Information:
| Place of Program | Hebron, West Bank, Palestine |
| Program Fees | 500 Euro |
| Program Focus | Volunteer with Palestinian children Volunteer with Palestinian refugees Work with disabled children in Palestine |
| Age | 18+ Years Old |
| Minimum Duration | 2 Weeks |
| Weekly Arabic lessons | 3 hours per week |
| Class Duration | 45 Minutes |
| Number of Volunteers | Variable (5-10Volunteers) |
| Starting Date | 16th of June 2025 |
| Ending Date | 30th of June 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 15th of May 2025 |
| Program Reviews | Reviews and Ratings on Gooverseas Reviews and Ratings on Goabroad Video testimonials |
| Airport Pickup | Available (Fee applies) |
| University Credit | Available |
| Program Language | English |
Support During Your Time In Palestine
The Excellence Center in Palestine will assist all volunteers in acquiring the necessary resources to conduct their intended workshops successfully, as well as connect them with local experts here in Hebron. These resources and experts include local NGOs, community centers, refugee organizations, schools, charities, law firms, universities and day care programs. All these resources are made possible by the Center’s deep ties to the local community here in Hebron!
Volunteering with children in the West Bank, Palestine, offers a truly immersive experience for all participants.
Participants will not only have the opportunity to work with Palestinian children on a variety of subjects but will also live and breathe Palestinian culture, the Arabic language, and the rich history of the Levant! This will occur in a number of ways.
To volunteer with Palestinian Children, you should be:
- Willing to work with Palestinian children from diverse backgrounds
- A student or graduate who seeks teaching experience
- Someone interested in the educational system in Palestine
- An English or education major student
- 18+ and willing to make an impact on the local community
- Someone who desires to help the future leaders of Palestine
What do you need in order to be a volunteer?
- 18 years of age or older
- The ability to communicate in English
- The ability to work with an international team
- Patience and enthusiasm
- Eagerness to learn
What don’t you need?
- The ability to speak Arabic
- Travel or work experience
- To be a native speaker of English
- A degree in English or any specialization
- Experience in teaching English as a foreign language
A Huge Range of Impacts
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children Summer Program 2025 is well-researched and designed and is suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into the daily life and education of Palestinians, as well as acquire experience in teaching English and learning about human rights.
We aim to make a long-term difference to the local Palestinian community through the exchange of ideas and by “walking in each other’s shoes”. Volunteering and interning provide a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your own life and the lives of Palestinian children, refugees, and the broader community in the West Bank.
Arabic Language Courses
In addition, the Excellence Center in Palestine offers free in-person Arabic language courses to all of its volunteers. These courses span 3 hours per week and will continue throughout your stay in Hebron. Learning Arabic will be a valuable asset in their mission to aid the Palestinian community of Hebron.
Furthermore, the Excellence Center in Palestineconducts regular ventures into Hebron, visiting Palestinian cultural sights, local human rights organizations, businesses, factories, local universities, schools, refugee camps, and natural parks and treasures—all of which are intended to give volunteers a well-rounded understanding of Palestine.
Do You Need University Credits?
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children program offers students university and internship credits in case they are needed for your university. If you are applying for funding to volunteer in Palestine, the Center would be more than happy to help, and can provide any requested documents.
Who Is This Volunteer Program For?
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children Summer Program 2025 is tailored for individuals who are passionate about working with children and recognize the significance of fostering connections between Palestine and the world.
Exposing young generations of Palestinians to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures helps connect them to the global community and dispel any preconceptions they may have about other cultures from an early age.
This volunteer program is perfect for those interested in political science, human rights, Islamic culture, the politics of the Middle East, Arabic culture and language. It can also help you build a career with international NGOs. Many NGOs, Palestinian governments and international organizations see volunteer work in the Middle East, and experience with the Arabic language as a major plus.
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children Summer Program is open to people of all ages, from students to seniors, who wish to make a difference in the lives of Palestine’s youth and children.
Accommodation While Volunteering
Volunteers in the Summer Program 2025 residing in Hebron have two options: a modern apartment just a 5-minute walk from the center or a Palestinian host family (subject to availability).
Both options offer distinct benefits. The cozy apartments provide an excellent opportunity to bond with fellow volunteers and participants at the Excellence Center. Their central location near Hebron’s vibrant city center also makes exploring the city with roommates easy, creating memorable and exciting experiences!
Benefits Of Volunteering
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children Summer Program 2025 offers many benefits including:
- Living in Hebron and undertaking trips to the old city, the holy sites and more
- Learning spoken Arabic from native speakers and embracing the opportunity to communicate with locals
- 3 hours of Arabic lessons per week
- Exposure to daily life, culture and society in Hebron
- Accommodation options include staying with a Palestinian host family or in our male- and female-only apartments.
- The opportunity to eat and enjoy local Palestinian foods and desserts
- Palestinian cultural nights featuring entertainment and activities
- Opportunities to view tourist attractions from a particularly native perspective, such as Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin and the Dead Sea in Jericho
- The ability to visit nearby cities including Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Nazareth, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, as well as those in Jordan like Amman, Aqaba and Wadi Rum
- The assistance of well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers, all with an excellent educational background, ready and happy to help you
- A participant’s certificate upon completion.
As an international student learning Arabic in Palestine, you will have the opportunity to connect with Palestinian university and school students, as well as members of the Hebron community and local organizations.
Take the opportunity to travel independently and experience unique tourist destinations from a local perspective, such as Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho.
Moreover, weekends in Israel offer the chance to explore famous historical cities such as Jericho, Jerusalem, Akko, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Eilat, Tiberias, Nazareth, Be’er Sheva, Ashdod, Masada! Travel to Jordan’s most ancient sites in Petra, Amman, Wadi Rum, Irbid, and Aqaba, and broaden your experiences in the Middle East!
Program Costs and Information
The Excellence Center in Palestine charges 500 Euro for two weeks in June 2025 + a 30 Euro registration fee.
The prices listed on this webpage are the complete and final cost students will pay.
Program Fees Cover:
- Housing in Hebron
- Arabic Language courses
- Center’s operating costs
- Breakfast (Mon – Fri)
- Group excursions
What Language is the Program Run In?
All our volunteer programs and colloquial Arabic lessons cater to English speakers. However, to ensure full immersion, as the course level increases, less English will be used in the classroom.
Program Reviews
The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine has proudly earned several Community Awards, was recognized as the Best Language School overseas, and 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 (94%) on gooverseas.com
- +170 reviews (96%) on goabroad.com
- Volunteer with Palestinian Children Program video testimonials
Summary
The Volunteer with Palestinian Children Summer Program 2025 presents an ideal opportunity for university students, gap year participants, and individuals on a sabbatical seeking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Palestinian children in the West Bank. The scope for applying your skills as a volunteer is virtually limitless.
Engaging with children in Palestine is an unparalleled experience that will profoundly influence participants’ perspectives for years to come. Furthermore, volunteering in the West Bank is the perfect stepping stone for those passionate about working with Palestinian children and refugees or pursuing a career in early childhood education and children’s welfare. Take action today and begin your volunteering journey in Palestine in June 2025.
How to Apply
If you’re excited about volunteering with Palestinian children, don’t hesitate to email us at Rafat@excellencenter.org. We’re here to help, and you can expect to hear back from us within one business day.
Please write: “Volunteer With Palestinian Children Summer 2025” in the subject line of your email. Upon writing back to you, we will attach an application form, which you will fill out and return to us to begin the process.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:
WhatsApp:+972 599 479 880
Website: https://ecpalestine.org/
EC Website: https://excellencenter.org/
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