Volunteer in a Sports Project in Palestine: Since its establishment in 2011, Engage in Palestine has maintained high standards in English language teaching with the help of numerous international volunteers. However, to meet the increasing demand for diverse programs, we are excited to introduce a new series of volunteer programs, including the Volunteer in a Sports Project in Palestine.
This volunteer program in the West Bank offers a unique opportunity for current students, postgraduates, gap year students, professionals, teachers, retirees, and anyone interested in sports-related fields to volunteer with the local Palestinian community. As a volunteer, you can share your passion and expertise by organizing workshops, lectures, sporting tournaments, training sessions, summer camps, and more for Palestinian youth.
The Volunteer in a Sports Project in Hebron program is ideal for individuals with a strong interest and background in sports or related fields. Through this program, you can develop your activities and contribute to the local Palestinian community while gaining personal and professional development opportunities and having fun.
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Volunteer In A Sports Project in Palestine For 2025/2026
Engage in Palestine is now accepting applications for its Volunteer in a Sports Project in Palestine for 2025/2026. This program is perfect for individuals passionate about sports and youth development, offering an opportunity to work with Palestinian youth, children, and communities.
Volunteers will help organize and lead sports activities, promote healthy lifestyles, and empower local youth through team-building and athletic programs. It’s an excellent opportunity for those seeking to volunteer in Gaza or the West Bank, positively impacting young people’s lives while immersing themselves in Palestinian culture.
Boost Your Resume Whilst Being Immersed In Palestinian Culture
The Volunteer in a Sports Project in Palestine Program offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical work experience and boost your resume. As a volunteer, you will work with Palestinian youth and develop your projects and activities related to sports-related topics such as nutrition, training techniques, and the benefits of exercise. This hands-on experience will allow you to make a meaningful contribution to the local community and enhance your skills and knowledge.
While volunteering with us in Hebron, Palestine, you can immerse yourself in Palestinian culture and interact with people worldwide. You will receive 3 hours of Arabic classes each week to help you integrate into the community and two days off to explore the local area or travel to nearby cities. Most importantly, you will have the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of others while also gaining personal growth and development through this program.
The Volunteer In A Sports Project In the Summer Program
Our Volunteer In A Sports Project In Summer Program is an excellent opportunity for anyone who seeks to engage with the Palestinian community, especially children, youth, and students in sports and sports-related fields such as nutrition. This program is especially suitable for current university or college students seeking volunteer or internship opportunities abroad to gain practical hands-on experiences in these fields.
While we operate our Volunteer In A Sports Project In Palestine Program in Hebron year-round, we also have a dedicated summer program specifically designed for students seeking volunteer and internship opportunities during their summer break. Engage in Palestine can also grant academic credit to currently enrolled university and college students thanks to our collaboration with the Palestinian Ministry of Education. So students can gain practical hands-on experience while working towards their degree. However, if you are not a current university or college student or are not seeking academic credit, you are still very welcome to join us for this program in the summer.
Please note that as Palestinian school students have school holidays during summer, this program will be a little different because students will have more free time, allowing for various activities you can organize and participate in. However, there is a need for volunteers in this program year-round, so no matter what time of year you participate, there will be many exciting and fun activities for you.
We invite you to join us in this program to make the most of this excellent chance to travel throughout the summer, obtain practical experience in your chosen field or profession, and work towards your degree simultaneously.
A Flexible Volunteer Program
When you join the Volunteer In A Sports Project In Palestine Program in Hebron, you are welcome to choose what kind of activities you would like to organize during your program and whether you would like to work with certain target groups (for example, children or students of a certain age or a certain section of the community).
We understand that our international participants have different skills, expertise, and interests, so we are very flexible with the kinds of activities and projects that you wish to develop. There are almost no limits to what you can do. Additionally, we also make the length of all our programs flexible. You can participate anywhere from 1 to 13 weeks, enabling you to choose the option that best suits you.
Your Impact
Our Volunteer In A Sports Project Program in Hebron, West Bank, is well-researched, targeted, and suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into daily Palestinian life, education, human rights, and sports-related fields.
With all our programs, we aim to make a long-term difference for the Palestinian local community by exchanging ideas and “walking in each other’s shoes.” Our programs foster shared and mutual learning for our community, volunteers, and interns. When you take on the role of a teacher or facilitator, you will learn so much from your students, who will learn from you.
During your program, you will have the chance to share your valuable knowledge, skills, and passion with members of the community in sports, exercise, nutrition, and other related fields. This can empower community members to develop themselves personally and professionally, have fun, and become healthier.
Your students might even discover a new hobby, area of interest, or passion. By volunteering or interning, you have a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact on the local Palestinian community, including children, refugees, youth, and students, and it is sure to have a significant effect on your life, too.
Quick Facts About The Volunteer In A Sports Project In Palestine Program
| Location of Volunteer Program | Hebron, Palestine (West Bank) |
| Program Language | English |
| Volunteering Duration | 1-13 weeks |
| Start/End Dates | Year-round |
| Age Eligibility | 18-75 years old |
| Volunteer Duties | Organize workshops, activities, and classes in sports, fitness, nutrition,n or similar fields for Palestinian school and university students, children, and other community members |
| Monthly Costs | Here you may find the price list |
| Homestay in Hebron | Palestinian host family Shared Modern Apartment Private (additional fees apply) |
| Days Off Per Week | 2 Days (Friday and another day of your choice) |
| Educational Degree | Not required |
| University Credit | Available |
| Application Deadline | No deadline |
| Number of Volunteers | Up to 4 international volunteers |
| Arrival Airport | Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport in Israel, Eilat Ramon Airport in Israel, or Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan |
| Reviews and Ratings | Reviews & ratings (96%) on Gooverseas.com Reviews & ratings (94%) on Goabroad.com Participants’ video testimonials |
When You Arrive At The Center In Hebron, Palestine
Before being assigned a schedule, volunteers will be welcomed at the center and given an orientation about Hebron and Palestinian culture, including Arabic classes. To ensure you are as involved as possible in the Palestinian community and culture, we will provide you with accommodation with a Palestinian host family who will take care of you and help you with any issues that might come up. Male volunteers may stay at the shared, nice apartment, just a five-minute walk from Engage in Palestine.
After your introduction, you will decide what activities you will develop during your volunteering period with us in Palestine. These activities will be based on your individual interests, field of expertise and competence, and level of experience and skills. We are very flexible; you can choose what activities to implement in your schedule.
What Kind Of Activities Can You Organize During Your Volunteering Period?
- Lectures or workshops on the following topics: Different sports teams in the world
- Nutrition
- Habits to stay fit and healthy
- Wrong habits in exercising
- Stretching
- How to warm up and warm down
- Sports injuries, first aid course
- Drugs and doping
- Referee skills
- Coaching skills
- How to workout or exercise at home
- Organize a tournament (a mini Olympics?)
- Organize sports activities for children
- Organize sports activities in local Palestinian Schools
- Read sports articles from the newspaper
- Meet some local sports teams and the local football team.
- Discuss how sports differ from country to country.
- Women in sports
- Referee training
- Other activities (we strongly welcome your suggestions)
What Do You Need To Join This Program
The Volunteer In A Sports Project In Palestine Program is open to individuals aged 18 and above worldwide. No prior travel experience, native English proficiency, or Arabic language skills are required to participate, and you do not need a university degree.
While no special skills or experience are necessary to participate, volunteers with expertise in sports, fitness, nutrition, coaching, referee training, sports injuries, first aid, and other relevant areas are encouraged to apply. Your knowledge and expertise will assist the Palestinian community in Hebron, Palestine.
To be successful in this program, you should have patience, enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work with an international team. The program duration is flexible and can be customized to fit your schedule, ranging from 1 to 13 weeks.
Furthermore, you are welcome to combine programs if you can’t decide between two or would like to do both to get a broader experience. For example, you can volunteer in the Sports Project for two weeks and then join the Human Rights Program the following week.
Arabic Lessons For Volunteers And Interns
As a volunteer or intern at Engage in Palestine, you will receive 3 hours of Conversational Arabic classes each week (12 hours per month).
An experienced and knowledgeable Palestinian teacher will teach your Arabic lessons one-on-one or in small groups. Whether you have studied Arabic before or this is your first time, we make our Arabic lessons suitable for you and your level.
Additionally, you will have plenty of chances to meet many people in Palestine, allowing you to learn the language in context and providing many opportunities to practice your Arabic skills with native speakers.
Volunteers can freely choose what form of Arabic they would like to learn during their time at Engage in Palestine.
Homestay During Your Time In Hebron
Engage in Palestine aims to achieve social discourse through cultural immersion. The center provides the Volunteer In A Sport Project participants with homestays in Hebron, West Bank, as follows:
- Female participants can live with a designated Palestinian host family in the local Hebron area.
- Male participants can stay in our modern shared apartment five minutes from Engage in Palestine in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine.
Private rooms can also be arranged, although these naturally come with an additional fee.
The Schedule Of Our Volunteers In Palestine
The schedule of our volunteers here at Engage in Palestine is very flexible, though it is subject to change from week to week. Your commitment hours are around 25-30 hours per week. Your day will start at 10 am and finish around 5 pm, and you will have two days off per week – Friday and one other day of your choosing.
The day begins with breakfast at Engage in Palestine at 10 am, shared with teachers, directors, and volunteers from other programs. Breakfast allows you to try traditional Palestinian food such as hummus and labneh and socialize and practice your Arabic if you wish. You can take a break for lunch whenever you have time, and it is easy to find supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, falafel and shawarma nearby for your lunch.
Your schedule is likely to be different each day. It can include your Arabic lessons, visits to local organizations, sightseeing trips in Hebron organized by Engage in Palestine, and program commitments such as teaching lessons or facilitating workshops. Additionally, there will be time to prepare your lesson plans for these workshops and classes.
Evenings are usually free, although we will organize occasional optional activities as part of our commitment to showcasing Palestine’s culture. During the evenings, our volunteers often arrange to go to a cafe to study or socialize, have dinner at a restaurant together, spend time with their host family (for female volunteers), or go to a local gym.
Free Time And Weekend Exploration
We understand that traveling to the Palestine and Israel region is a major attraction for 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. All of our programs are located in Hebron, Palestine, a beautiful and historic city with many shops, cafes, and other offerings.
You are welcome to spend your days off how you choose. 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 your time will fly!
Your Benefits During Your Program With Us
- Immersion in Palestinian culture, daily life, and society while living in Hebron
- Undertaking trips to the old city, holy sites, other sites, local organizations, a refugee camp in Hebron, and more during your time
- Gain practical work experience by teaching and facilitating classes and workshops around sports, health, and nutrition.
- Spoken Arabic language lessons (12 hours a month or 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 in the local community
- Visits to NGOs in Hebron, West Bank
- Meetings with a Palestinian university, school students, and 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 as well as those in Jordan, including Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum
- Accommodation either with a Palestinian family or in a shared, lovely apartment.
- Attendance at Palestinian cultural nights, such as weddings or those featuring entertainment
- A participant’s certificate upon completion.
Eligibility For Volunteer In A Sports Project In Palestine Program
The Volunteer In A Sports Project in the West Bank, Palestine, welcomes individuals between the ages of 18 and 75 from all nationalities and educational backgrounds. No prior degree is required to participate in this program.
When The Volunteer In A Sports Project In Palestine Program Takes Place
Engage in Palestine is looking for international volunteers year-round. Volunteers decide when they want to start, and Engage in Palestine will organize it. We are very flexible about starting and ending dates. Participants freely choose their volunteer period.
Traveling To Palestine On Your Own?
No worries, you’ve come to the right place!
You will quickly meet many Palestinian university and school students and community members with various interests. Palestinian people, particularly in Hebron, love to meet new people from different cultures and exchange ideas and experiences with them.
Moreover, Engage in Palestine hosts many international visitors from all over the world who will be studying, volunteering, visiting, or interning at the center, and many of them make lifelong friends with each other. Of course, you will engage with them in the center’s educational and community activities.
Additionally, our international participants often arrange to travel together on the weekends. Many of our international students, interns, and volunteers have traveled to Palestine on their first-ever trip abroad. While it may seem intimidating, you will quickly settle in and feel comfortable once you get here.
Everyone at Engage in Palestine – Palestinian students, international visitors, and staff – is like one family, and there are always activities to do together. Hebron is a good place for international visitors to stay and offers a great social atmosphere.
Reviews, Awards, And Recognition
Engage in Palestine has been honored with several prestigious Community Awards and recognized as the Best Language School and Top Volunteer and Internship Program Provider for 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
- +850 reviews (96%) on gooverseas.com
- +170 reviews (96%) on goabroad.com
- Internship in Palestine participants’ video testimonials
Conclusion
We are looking for dedicated and skilled volunteers to support children, youth, and refugees in Hebron through sports, exercise, and nutrition programs. By sharing your expertise, you can make a meaningful impact on the local Palestinian community, particularly young people, while also gaining valuable personal and professional experience. This opportunity allows you to enhance your resume, develop new skills, and enjoy an enriching and fun experience in a dynamic environment.
The program offers great flexibility, allowing volunteers to choose activities that align with their interests and expertise. Whether organizing sports tournaments for children, leading workshops on nutrition and healthy habits, or teaching coaching and referee skills, there are countless ways to contribute. Volunteers can design and execute their own projects, ensuring a hands-on, impactful experience tailored to their strengths and passions.
No prior knowledge of Arabic is required—if you can communicate in English, you are welcome to join. Volunteers will receive three hours of Arabic lessons per week and be fully immersed in Palestinian culture and daily life. With two days off each week, participants can explore Hebron and other cities, often traveling together with fellow volunteers and interns. This program offers flexible durations from 1 to 13 weeks open year-round, making it ideal for students, graduates, and anyone eager to make a difference while experiencing life in Palestine.
How To Get Further Information Or Apply To Join This Program
Please email Rafat@excellencenter.org, listing “Volunteer in a Sports Project in Palestine” as the subject line. We will then send you the application form to complete and return.
In the meantime, you can contact us via email at Info@ecpalestine.org, WhatsApp, or phone at +972 599-479880. If you have any questions or want more information about us or our programs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
