Volunteer with Palestinian Children 2025: This summer program offers a wonderful 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 summer 2025.

When is the Volunteer with Palestinian Children 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.

Volunteer With Palestinian Children 2025
Volunteer With Palestinian Children 2025

What?

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.

Support During Your Time In Palestine

Engage 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
Volunteer With Palestinian Children 2025

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 learn 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 provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your own life, as well as on the lives of Palestinian children, refugees, and the broader community in the West Bank.

Arabic Language Courses

In addition, Engage 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, Engage in Palestine conducts regular ventures into Hebron, visiting Palestinian cultural sights, local human rights organizations, businesses, factories, local universities, schools and refugee camps as well as 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 passionate about working with children and recognizing 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 accommodation choices: 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 it easy to explore the city with roommates, 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

Engage 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.

General Information Regarding Program Costs and Components

Place of ProgramHebron, West Bank, Palestine 
Program Fees 500 Euro
Program FocusVolunteer with Palestinian children 
Volunteer with Palestinian refugees 
Work with disabled children in Palestine 
Age18+ Years Old
Minimum Duration2 Weeks  
Weekly Arabic lessons3 hours per week
Class Duration45 Minutes
Number of Volunteers Variable (5-10Volunteers)
Starting Date16th of June 2025
Ending Date30th of June 2025
Application Deadline15th of May 2025
Program ReviewsReviews and Ratings on Gooverseas 
Reviews and Ratings on Goabroad
Video testimonials
Airport Pickup Available (Fee applies) 
University CreditAvailable
Program Language English 

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 great reviews here:

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, one 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 embark on your volunteering journey in Palestine in June 2025.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about volunteering with Palestinian children, don’t hesitate to drop us an email at Info@ecpalestine.org. We’re here to help, and you can expect to hear back from us within 1 business day.

Please write:  “Volunteer with Palestinian Children 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:

Info@ecpalestine.org

WhatsApp:+972 599 479 880

Website: https://ecpalestine.org/

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