Our story begins with the Excellence Center in Palestine, which was established in Hebron in June 2011 to provide educational, cultural, social, and community development services to its diverse group of international students, interns, and volunteers, as well as to Palestinian children, refugees, youth, women and community members in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine.
The Excellence Center in Palestine later expanded its presence by establishing the “Engage In Palestine” branch, Study in Palestine, and “Volunteer In Palestine” hubs. These new initiatives promote Arabic language learning and offer specialized community development volunteer and internship programs.
Engage in the West Bank is located in the heart of Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, on Ein Sarah Street, next to Al Hussein Mosque– the area under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority. Engage in the West Bank, Palestine’s centralized location makes it easy to access for international and Palestinian students alike. With Hebron’s city center nearby, visiting municipal and educational organizations and restaurants, supermarkets, banks, gyms, shops, NGOs, cafes, mosques, city centers, and much more is very convenient.
Engage in the West Bank, Palestine offers volunteer and internship programs that mainly focus on the topics of English instruction, human rights, women’s rights, media and journalism, medicine & healthcare, Palestinian refugees, music and Arts, Palestinian culture and politics, Palestinian laws and legal system, and Palestinian children and youth. Our volunteer programs were designed to impact the Palestinian community and aim to make a long-term difference in international and Palestinian participants’ lives.
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Volunteer And Internship Programs
Our volunteer and internship programs were developed for graduate and undergraduate students of Middle Eastern studies, Arabic studies, political sciences, professionals, employees of human rights organizations, scholars conducting case studies on Palestine and Israel, human aid workers, social workers, teachers, English native speakers, non-native speakers and anyone interested in engaging in the Palestinian culture and daily life. Engage in the West Bank, Palestine welcomes participants of all ages (18+) who may stay for as little as 1 week or up to 13 weeks, which is the duration of visas granted upon arrival at the Tel Aviv airport.
The following are our volunteer and internship programs in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine:
| Internship in Palestine Program (1-3 months) | Palestinian Laws & Legal Practices Internship |
| The Palestine and Israel in Context Internship Program | Human Rights Program in West Bank |
| The Palestine and Israel in Context Internship Program | Medicine & Healthcare in the West Bank |
| Teach English in the West Bank internship | Volunteer & Study Arabic in Palestine |
| Volunteering with Palestinian Children in the West Bank | Volunteer in Local Schools in Palestine |
| Teach for Palestine Program (2-3 Months) | Volunteer in a Journalism Program in Palestine |
Arabic Immersion Intensive Programs
Besides these internships and volunteering programs, Engage in the West Bank, Palestine, offers super-intensive, intensive, and non-intensive Arabic immersion language courses, summer Arabic programs, as well as Levantine (Ammiya), Palestinian colloquial Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, and online Arabic courses taught by qualified Palestinian teachers and professors. The Center offers the following Arabic Immersion Intensive programs:
| Study Arabic online (Levantine and Palestinian) | Intensive Arabic Programs for the Quran |
| Summer Arabic Immersion Arabic Program | Colloquial Palestinian Arabic Classes |
| Mixed Arabic (Shami Arabic or Classical Arabic) | Modern Standard Arabic courses |
| Intensive Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) Programs | Beginners Palestinian Arabic Lessons |
| Intensive Arabic Programs for the Quran | Intensive Arabic Programs for Quran |
Great Reviews and Community Awards
The Excellence Center in Palestine has proudly earned several Community Awards, was recognized as the Best Arabic Language School overseas, the Best Provider of summer Arabic courses, and the Top Provider of Volunteer and Internship Opportunities Abroad for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- +850 Reviews and ratings (95%) on Gooverseas.com
- Reviews and ratings (91%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Our participants enjoy engaging with the many internationals and local Palestinians they meet during their time in our programs. Engage in the West Bank, Palestine is a convenient shared meeting space for these conversations. Our internship programs also provide meaningful experiences interacting with and supporting Palestinian people, including refugees in the refugee camps in and around Hebron.
Since our founding over ten years ago, we have hosted more than 1000 participants, including students, graduates, professionals and retirees who come from numerous countries all over the world, such as USA, UK, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Japan, among others.
Our Programs Make a Great Impact
Our Volunteer and Internship programs in the West Bank, Palestine, are well-researched, targeted, and suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into daily Palestinian legal affairs and human rights. We aim to make a long-term difference for the Palestinian local community by exchanging ideas and “walking in each other’s shoes.”
Volunteering and interning in Hebron, West Bank, is a unique opportunity to genuinely impact your life and others, including Palestinian children, refugees, women, youth, and community members in the West Bank, Palestine.
Flexible Booking
We understand that things change at Engage in the West Bank, Palestine. Our programs are incredibly flexible if you need to alter travel plans or change your heart. You decide your arrival as programs begin at the center year-round (with flexible start and end dates).
Furthermore, you can change your start date entirely free of charge if requested at least two weeks beforehand.
Well Known In Palestine And All Over The World
Today, Engage in the West Bank, Palestine stands as a remarkable educational, cultural, and community development center, making a lasting impact not only in Hebron, West Bank, but also throughout the Middle East and across the globe. It abounds with diverse opportunities, offering a rich array of transformative experiences.
Suppose you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives. In that case, we eagerly await the opportunity to embrace you as a part of our warm and welcoming family in Hebron, Palestine. Together, let’s embark on a journey of positive change, creating a brighter future for ourselves and others.
