Volunteer in Journalism and Media Program in Palestine: Engage in the West Bank is proud to offer our Journalism and Media Internship Program, based at our headquarters in Hebron, West Bank. We invite students, undergraduates, travelers, and anyone with an interest in the Israeli and Palestinian political situation to create journalism and media projects with our team. We will help you learn the ropes for reporting the news, writing articles, finding/fact-checking sources, and using various media forms. 

Interns with the Journalism and Media Program in Palestine will gain valuable experience teaching Palestinian children, school students, and refugees about the power of media and journalism. This program is an excellent way to meet and network with Palestinians throughout the West Bank, learn about their lives, and give them a voice by reporting on daily life in Israel and Palestine. This course is also a great opportunity for anyone interested in traveling throughout the region, whether to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah, Jenin, Nablus, Tel Aviv, Haifa, or Hebron. You can help report on the local political situation and assist the local youth in doing the same. 

Our Journalism and Media volunteering opportunity will allow you to plan and execute classes, seminars, workshops, and activities focused on teaching journalism skills. Workshops will be provided for the Palestinian community, university and school students, and local inhabitants of refugee camps. These workshops will allow volunteers to explain the power of digital media and show students how to use the internet, social media, and smartphones to portray their stories to a global audience. 

Journalism and Media Volunteer Programs in 2025/2026

Engage in Palestine is now accepting applications for its Journalism and Media Volunteer Programs in Palestine for 2025/2026. These programs are perfect for individuals seeking to volunteer in the West Bank or Gaza and are passionate about media, storytelling, and journalism. Volunteers can work in either region, creating impactful content and amplifying the voices of Palestinian communities.

Brief Introduction to the Program

The Journalism Volunteer Program participants will be based out of Engage in the West Bank’s headquarters in Hebron, West Bank. This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to share their knowledge and experience with citizens here or for those who would like to create and execute projects or programs of their own. 

This program is available in either a short-term or long-term capacity. It is often popular with gap-year and university students seeking summer volunteering opportunities in Media and Journalism. However, we are happy to welcome volunteers to Engage in the West Bank at any point throughout the year. 

As with all of our programs, volunteers with the Journalism in Palestine Project are eligible for 3 hours of complimentary Arabic classes each week. These classes are taught in 1-on-1 classes or small groups with 2-3 students. We provide accommodation for all program participants. This program is flexible according to volunteer needs, and we accept volunteers at any point throughout the year. 

Worldwide Group of Volunteers

In short, everywhere. At Engage in the West Bank, we pride ourselves on international openness toward people of all nations, religions, and cultures. For us, there is no ‘foreigner’. There are simply people with unique cultural perspectives! We are delighted to share our time and experiences with anyone. 

The largest proportion of our Arabic students in Palestine come from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland.

We have also been graced with students from: Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, South Korea, Ireland, China, and New Zealand. 

Is your country missing from this list? In that case, this is your chance to become a trailblazer and be the first representative for your nation in our ever-expanding international community. 

Who Can Join Us?

This incredible volunteer opportunity is provided to anyone with an interest and/or competency in journalism or media. You can participate whether you are pre-college, a postgraduate with a degree in Journalism, English, or other relevant fields, or you are an adult simply looking for an entry level experience in Journalism and Media. Our programs offer a great chance for volunteers to gain formative experience in their chosen fields and so we try to offer our program to as broad a field of applicants as possible. 

For all applicants to the Journalism and Media Volunteer Program in Palestine, some basic requirements include: 

  • Age 20+
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Patient and enthusiastic 
  • Willing to work with an international team
  • Eagerness to learn 

What you don’t need?

  • Ability to speak Arabic 
  • Travel or work experience 
  • To be a native speaker of English 
  • A degree in Journalism 

Opportunity to Meet Palestinians

All of our programs at Engage in the West Bank provide participants with an enriching, entertaining, and dynamic stay in Hebron, West Bank. Furthermore, volunteers in Palestine will get the opportunity to meet Palestinian university and school students as well as community members.

The Journalism and Media Volunteer Program is an excellent opportunity to promote international dialogues. Interns are provided with a gateway for communicating with local citizens, and through this program, children and young people will be given advice for communicating with the global community. This is especially valuable for many young Palestinians, who want to feel that their voices are respected and that they are being heard. 

This is a great opportunity for volunteers who are interested in learning more about Palestinian culture, working with Palestinians, and gaining a deep understanding of the daily experience of living in the West Bank. 

Flexible Volunteering Program

Participants in the Journalism Program in Palestine are encouraged to choose the activities they would like to organize during their program, their target group for activity participants (university students, school students, women, or community members), and the age of individuals they would like to work alongside. Volunteers will be assessed for who they work best with; some people are better at working with school students, while others have the proper skills to train university students or community members, and we are cognizant of how best to assign and place individuals. 

Activities You Can Organize

There are many activities that are suitable for all levels (whether primary school, university, or community) that you can carry out during your time at Engage in the West Bank: 

  • Lectures and workshops about the digital world, which may include:
    • Introduction to journalistic terminology and information (What’s a news agency? How do they work, and which are the most important ones?)
      • The roles people cover in a newsroom and their responsibilities 
      • Workshops about writing articles in a journalistic style 
      • Workshops about designing and organizing a newspaper
      • Taking photos and producing short films
  • Visits to local radios, newsrooms, and TV broadcasters
    • If the number of students permits it, organize a contest where students are divided into two or more groups, where they will:
      • Participate in the above-mentioned activities in the morning and research and interview activities in the afternoon 
      • Produce a short documentary about a particular issue
      • Additional activities (We encourage volunteer suggestions!) 

Arabic Lessons for Volunteers of the Journalism Program

All of our international volunteers in Palestine receive 3 hours of intensive Arabic classes a week and 12 a month with a Palestinian teacher. In addition, all volunteers have opportunities to meet people in Palestine and learn/practice Arabic skills. Volunteers can choose what type of Arabic they would like to learn during their time in Palestine at Engage in the West Bank. 

Arabic Dialects to Learn

All volunteers at our base in Hebron will receive a choice of Arabic dialects to study during their time in the West Bank. As part of your volunteer placement, we offer choices between: 

  • Shami or Levantine Arabic (Amiyya dialect)
  • Colloquial Palestinian Arabic 
  • Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
  • A mixed program: Modern Standard Arabic and Shami Arabic

General Overview

The table below provides you with some general information about the Volunteer in Journalism Program in Palestine:

Location of Volunteer ProgramHebron, West Bank, Palestine
Program LanguageEnglish
Volunteering Duration1 Week-3 months
Starting/ Ending DatesVolunteers can freely choose their starting and ending dates. We offer volunteer programs in Palestine year-round (Summer, Winter, Autumn, and Spring)
Monthly CostsCheck the Prices Here
Homestay in HebronPalestinian host family
Male dorm
Private (Additional fees apply)
Fields of VolunteeringMedia Journalism
Reporting
Communication
Opening Dialog and social media
Educational DegreeNot Required
University CreditAvailable
Application DeadlineNo Deadline
Reviews of our VolunteersReviews On Gooverseas.com
Reviews On Goabroad.com
Participants video testimonials

Associated Fees

Because Engage in the West Bank does not receive funds from any governmental or non-governmental organizations, it charges a weekly fee, depending on your length of stay.

Included in these costs are:

  • Community breakfast at the Center every morning
  • The accommodation
  • In-country and pre-departure support
  • Arabic classes (3 hours per week) 
  • Certificate of completion
  • Visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron. Examples include:
    • The old city 
    • Glass and ceramic factories
    • Local Companies
    • Refugee camps 
    • Public parks 
    • Local universities (Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University) 

Homestay in Hebron

Engage in the West Bank aims to achieve social discourse through cultural immersion. The center provides the Volunteer in Journalism Program’s participants’ homestays in Hebron, West Bank, through the following means: 

  • Female participants have the opportunity to live with a designated Palestinian host family in the local Hebron area
  • Male participants are able to stay in male dorms provided at Engage in the West Bank
  • Private rooms can also be arranged, although these come with an additional fee

Arriving in Hebron, Palestine

Before deciding on a schedule, volunteers will be welcomed to the Center and given an orientation about Hebron and Palestinian culture, including Arabic classes and an introduction to Palestinian culture.

To ensure that you are as involved as possible in the Palestinian community and culture, the Center will provide you with accommodation with a Palestinian host family who will help you acclimate to the local culture and any issues that might arise. Male volunteers may instead stay at Engage in the West Bank dorm.

After the introductory week, you will decide what activities to develop and present to your students. These will be based on your individual knowledge and topic interest, your field of specialty, and your level of experience/skill with the subject of Journalism. We are very flexible, and you can choose which activities to introduce and implement in your own syllabus and schedule.

A Typical Day for Journalism and Media Volunteers in Palestine

Your work commitment will be approximately 30 hours each week from around 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday to Thursday, with two days off: Friday and another day of your choice.

Normally, international volunteers start the day with a breakfast at Engage in the West Bank together with teachers and volunteers from other programs and our team’s directors. You will also have the opportunity to go on sightseeing trips in Hebron coordinated by Engage in the West Bank. You will generally have your evenings free, although the Center will also organize occasional optional activities.

In addition to your work in the classroom, you will have your own Arabic class schedule, prepare lesson plans for the workshops you will oversee, and break for sightseeing excursions in and around Hebron.

Traveling to and from Hebron, West Bank

We know that many participants of the Journalism and Media Program in Palestine, especially those traveling in the Israel/ Palestine region for the first time, naturally have queries on issues such as:

  • How to get to Hebron, West Bank
  • How to make your way to Engage in the West Bank once arriving
  • Transportation in the area; i.e. which taxi you should take
  • How to cross the checkpoints in the West Bank.

You may find all the necessary information about how to get to Hebron, Palestine, in these three articles, along with the rest of this article:

For any further questions, you are always welcome to get in touch with us.

Flying into Palestine

Unfortunately, there are no airports in Palestine; flying directly into the West Bank is currently impossible. Palestinians use either the airports in Jordan or Egypt to travel abroad. However, international volunteers and interns can fly to Israeli airports and then cross to Palestine. We believe the easiest ways to get to Engage in the West Bank in Hebron, Palestine are:

  • To fly to Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport (Israel). It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to Engage in the West Bank in Hebron via shared Taxi.
  • You can fly to Eilat airport and then travel by booking a shuttle or taking a bus to Jerusalem and then to Hebron. The whole trip can last between 6-7 hours.
  • You can also fly to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, and then cross to Palestine, but this route takes more time and is more expensive.

Safety of Our Volunteers and Interns

The region of Palestine has not been stable for the last few decades, and there is always unrest and war. At times, it has become more volatile, and at other times, it has been calmer. Nonetheless, each year, millions of tourists visit Palestine and the West Bank, including Hebron, Ramallah, Bethlehem, Jenin, Tulkarm, Nablus, and many other cities with zero safety issues. Palestinians, in general, are welcoming and hospitable people. They recognize that the politics of a country and its people may differ from their own, and they are respectful to foreigners. 

Since it was formed in 2011, Engage in the West Bank has welcomed over 1000 international visitors. These visitors lived and worked in Hebron for a few weeks or months. Overall, they have not faced any threat nor were they unsafe in Hebron or the West Bank. Engage in the West Bank is situated in an area of Hebron which is under the Palestinian Authority and in the heart of the city. Our Palestinian host families and the male dorms are located near Engage in the West Bank as well. 

How to Get a Volunteer Visa for Palestine

Unfortunately, there is no way to directly apply for a Visa to volunteer with the Journalism and Media Program at Engage in the West Bank prior to travelling to volunteer in Palestine. Upon arrival in Israel, internationals are given a 3-month Visa that applies to Israel and Palestine. With this Visa, volunteers are able to travel freely in the Israel and Palestinian territories for up to a 3-month period.

Reviews and Awards

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, 2023, and 2024. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.

Conclusion

Our Journalism volunteer opportunity in Palestine provides an exceptional platform for aspiring and experienced journalists alike to develop their skills in a dynamic and meaningful setting. Participants will have the chance to conduct interviews, write articles, and document stories that highlands-on experience allows volunteers to sharpen their reporting, research, and storytelling abilities while working in an environment that presents both challenges and rich learning opportunities.

Beyond professional growth, this program offers an immersive cultural experience, enabling volunteers better to understand Palestinian society, traditions, and daily life. By engaging directly with local communities, volunteers will witness firsthand the resilience, hospitality, and rich heritage of the Palestinian people. Their contributions—whether through articles, blogs, photography, or video journalism—help to amplify Palestinian voices on an international stage, making a meaningful impact on both the local and global community.

How To Apply

If you want to participate in our program, please write to us at Info@ecpalestine.org. We will respond to your initial inquiry within 1-2 business days.

Write the program title in the subject line of your email. We will send you an application form, which you will fill out and return to us to begin the onboarding process.

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