Deadline:
February 06, 2028
Location(s)
Palestinian Authority
Hebron
Overview
Throughout the Palestinian Refugees Volunteer Program, you will be working directly with Palestinian refugees in the city of Hebron, West Bank. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work with Palestinian women, children, and youths in order to enhance each other’s skills, create mutual understanding, engage in language exchange and make a difference in each other’s lives. V
olunteers will also have the chance to stay with a Palestinian host family, study colloquial Arabic, live the Palestinian daily life, and experience the Palestinian culture and politics. The Palestinian schools in the refugee camps are underdeveloped and lack many of the basic resources to fulfill their students’ educational needs.
The main purpose of bringing volunteers to Hebron is so that refugees can gain skills that might otherwise be out of reach for them. This can be done through teaching English, but also in a plethora of other ways. With your time and volunteering, you can help make a genuine impact in the lives of the students.
Details
Further, volunteers will have the opportunity to work with local Palestinian human rights organizations, community centers, international NGOs, and charity organizations to advocate for the rights of refugees. Participants can also create educational workshops for Palestinian refugees.
These workshops are crucial because they teach new skills, as well as foster cultural exchange. Volunteers will also enroll in 3 hours of Arabic courses per-week. The intention behind these mandatory Arabic courses is to enable volunteers to interact with the people of Palestine.
Volunteer in Palestine Programs can span anywhere from 1-13 weeks depending on the volunteer’s preference. This is a great opportunity for a wide range of people, from students to retirees. This volunteer program is ideal for those with an interest in political science, human rights, or politics of the Middle East and would like to pursue a career in teaching or humanitarian aid.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Volunteer in Palestine does not discriminate on any basis. This includes a person’s nationality, ethnicity, religious standing, gender, sexual orientation, or by any other discernible means. Further, the Excellence Center has a long history of welcoming people from around the globe.
Participant Requirements:
- Colloquial fluency in either Arabic or English
- Interest and skills to work Palestinian kids.
- Communication skills
- Between the ages of 18 and 70 (unless granted special permissions by the Center’s director)
- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude and an eagerness and openness to learn.
Dates
Deadline: February 06, 2028
Cost/funding for participants
Program Costs And Components
Volunteer in Palestine is priced competitively with other abroad programs: 250 Euros a week, with the stated costs covering the following expenses:
- Housing in Hebron
- Arabic Language courses
- Center’s operating costs
- Breakfast (Mon – Th)
- Group excursions
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