Volunteering in Palestine is a unique and inspiring experience for many who want to help the Palestinians in any way they can. Volunteering in Palestine will give you the opportunity to learn about Palestinian culture, stay with a Palestinian family, learn Arabic, teach conversational English, as well as travel across Palestine and visit important historical cities and monuments. You can always volunteer in Palestine at any time during the year, from a period of one week to three months.
Go Palestine is your CHOICE!
The Palestinian Center in Hebron “Go Palestine” offers volunteers the chance to fully immerse themselves in Palestinian culture and learn about daily life and reality in Palestine. Volunteering in Palestine is very simple: all you need is the desire to learn more about Palestine and interact with local Palestinians.
We hosted people coming from 40 countries around the world
Volunteers have joined the Palestinian Center “Go Palestine” from over 40 countries around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Colombia, France, Japan, China, Chile, Switzerland, Russia, Canada, Germany, and many others.
All people between the ages of 18 and 75 are welcome to apply to any of our volunteer programs at Go Palestine. No academic or professional degrees are required to participate in any of our programs.
Why choose GO Palestine to do an Inetrnship or Volunteer Program ?
- We do not have any hidden or additional fees.
- We organize trips every week to areas in Hebron & Bethlehem.
- We offer 3 hours of Arabic lessons per week – two classes with our best Arabic teachers.
- Our center is located in the heart of the city of Hebron, which makes it easy to reach, whether for our Palestinian students or for our international participants.
- We are very flexible about changing the start and end times of your program.
- We meticulously search for families that our female participants feel comfortable with during their stay in Hebron.
- We organize local visits to get acquainted with the most famous landmarks of the city of Hebron.
- We provide all kinds of assistance to our participants and guide them to make their experience more enjoyable.
- We also have an 8th-floor apartment for our male participants with a great view. It has everything they need in addition to being very close to the center (three minutes’ walking to the center).
Get to know our volunteer programs
The Palestinian Center (Go Palestine) offers the following volunteer programs. These volunteer programs address topics such as children, children with special needs, education, entertainment activities, social events, music, community activities, workshops, and much more. Here you can do voluntary work from one week up to three months.
Volunteer in the West Bank Program
It’s is one of our volunteer programs that will give you the chance to volunteer with school students, university students, and community members and, at the same time, study and practice Arabic.
In addition, you will be teach conversational English (one to one) to Palestinians and get to know the culture of Palestine through that.
Volunteer with Palestinian Children
In this program, you will be engaging in educational and entertainment activities structured for children aged 6 to 12 years old. These activities aim to educate children with English activities.
This program has been designed to engage Palestinian children with internationals where children get to know other cultures and take part in activities that help them learn from older people in many different fields.
Volunteer with Refugees in Palestine
You will be volunteering in one of the refugee camps in the city of Hebron. The program includes organising activities for the Palestinian refugees, mainly teaching conversational English or any kind of activities that volunteer might willing to organise.
It’s aimed at informing you about the refugees situation in Palestine. Volunteers will become more knowledgeable about how the occupation has affected and still affects, their daily life.
Volunteer at Local Schools in Palestine
This program provides a great opportunity to those who want to visit Palestine while meeting Palestinian students at the local schools in Hebron. Very importantly, this program offers the opportunity for a volunteer to leave a positive impact on Palestinian society. This program includes your participation in English conversational sessions in the classroom, along with the organization of educational and entertainment activities.
Volunteer as Articles Writer for Palestine
This program is designed for those who wish to travel to Palestine and write about it as a means of presenting the rich culture and history of Palestine.
This program presents the writer with a variety of topics to choose from that tackle the life in Palestine and the other side that media doesn’t usually highlight.
What is the Application Process?
- First, send us an email asking for the application form.
- We send you the application, and you fill out the application and send it back to us.
- Our team reviews your application. We may invite you for an interview by means of a Skype/WhatsApp call.
- If you are selected after the interview, we will send you a confirmation form which you fill out and return to us.
- We prepare and send you the Invitation Letter and the Contract. We will also send you the invoice for payment, which will include all the information regarding payment options.
- You will sign the contract and make payment in order to reserve your place in the program.
- We will send you an Orientation Booklet and travel instructions. These two items will provide you with all the information on how to get to Hebron and contact the Center. One of our coordinators will provide his/her contact number within an email sent to you.
Our Volunteer Programs Fees
250$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 3 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
480$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
595$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 9 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
690$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 12 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
845$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 15 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1070$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 18 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1215$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 21 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1450$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 24 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1630$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 27 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1810$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 30 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1990$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 33 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
2250$
American DollarThis includes accommodation, local visits, 36 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
What does the Participation Fee include?
| Accommodation | Host family or at our 8th-floor apartment Private accommodation is available with extra fees |
| Arabic Lessons | 3 Hours a Week – Two Classes/ 1,5 hours of Arabic lessons each |
| Meals | Daily Palestinian breakfast |
| Day Trips | To Refugees camps in Hebron & Bethlehem & some areas of political importance |
| Sightseeings | Historical & politically important places in the city of Hebron |
| Certificate | Certificate of participation & recommendation letter at the end of the program |
When can I apply ?
- Applicants have the flexibility to decide when to join a program.
- We are very flexible when it comes to starting and ending dates.
- Applicants also choose their length of participation, which is a minimum of one week up to three months/12 weeks.
Do I need to know how to speak Arabic?
- Volunteers are not obligated to know Arabic.
- The center will provide you with 3 hours of Arabic lessons each week with one of our teachers.
- The participant can choose either to study Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) or Spoken Arabic Language (known as Ammyia) once they start their program.
Do I need a visa to enter Palestine?
- The Israeli government requires a visa for you to enter Israel. Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country.
- They are available also at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Israel-Jordan border crossing. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days. Most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.
Things to know before you come to Palestine!
| Living Costs in Palestine | Approx. 50-70$ a Week |
| Weekend in Palestine | On Friday |
| Food in Palestine | The West Bank engages primarily in heavier meals involving the use of bread, rice, and meat, and coastal plain inhabitants frequent fish, other seafood, and lentils. |
| Wifi Access in Palestine | At houses, cafes, restaurants – Almost everywhere |
| 3G Service in Palestine | Available since Jan 2018 |
| The official language in Palestine | Arabic – Palestinian Dialect (One of the Levantine dialects) |
| Currency in Palestine | Mainly Israeli Shekel (NIS). Jordanian Dinar & American Dollars are also used in buying Real estate and land. |
| Transportations in Palestine | Yellow Taxies & Orange Mini-Vans |
| Weather in Palestine | Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C) |
| Nearest Major Airports to Palestine | Ben Gurion Airport in Israel if you travel via Israel Alia International Airport if you travel via Jordan |
What can be added to your volunteer program? “EXTRAS“
- Additional hours of Arabic language over the specified hours per week for $20 per additional hour.
- Private tours to other cities in Palestine including Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin and Jericho. Click HERE to learn more about the tours organised by Go Palestine.
- Pick-up and drop-off service from Ben Gurion Airport directly to Hebron within an hour and a half. The cost of the service is 130 USD (one way).
- A place for your friend or partner to live in Hebron, in our apartment in Hebron, or with a Palestinian family. Click HERE to check our hostel & private apartment in Hebron.
Documents you’ll receive from us!
