Internship in the West Bank Program (4 Weeks-3 Months) is an integrative program that aims to give you the opportunity to experience living in Palestine. In addition, you will learn the Arabic language, and help Palestinians by teaching English and improving their conversational skills.
Internship in the West Bank Program also includes getting to know the other aspects of Palestine, including the human rights situation in Palestine and the challenges of the Palestinian media. Moreover, you’ll be getting to know the Palestinian narrative of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through field visits/meetings targeting governmental and non-governmental institutions, as well as meeting with activists and field researchers.
Internship in the West Bank Program’s Content
The internship in Palestine program is meant to give you an inclusive experience of Palestine. You will get the chance to learn Arabic, learn about different aspects of Palestine, teach English to Palestinians and immerse yourself in the Palestinian culture. The minimum period is one month up to three months.
Intensive Arabic Classes – Individual Classes
- The center will provide you with 40 hours of Arabic is you register for a month and 80 hours for two months and 120 hours for three months.
- You choose to study Modern-Standard Arabic or Palestinian Dialect, or a combination of both.
- The internship program provides you the opportunity to practice the language with native speakers.
Learn different aspects of Palestine & Visit Refugees Camps in Hebron and Bethlehem
- Field trips through a guide who speaks fluent English to governmental and non-governmental institutions and meets with activists working in the field of Human Rights, Law, Media, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
- The internship in the West Bank/Palestine program includes visiting refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem.
- During the visit, you will get the chance to meet refugees, listen to their stories and ask them questions
Teach Conversational English to Palestinian Youth (Individual Classes)
- During your internship, you’ll teach conversational English to Palestinians (one-to-one classes/ Intermediate Level)
- You will be teaching at least four individual classes a week/ 2 hours for each class.
- You will be focusing on the conversational part of English which includes how to deal with situations and how to answer questions.
- Don’t worry, we’ll provide you with our teaching material.
The Four Weeks/One-Month Internship in the West Bank Program
| First Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Hebron | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Second Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Hebron | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Third Week | Field trips & meetings with Organisations and Activists. It covers Human Rights, Law, Media, Economic and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Fourth Week | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to A Refugee Camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Write About Your Experience | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
The Eight Weeks/Two Months Internship in The West Bank Program
| First Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Hebron | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Second Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Hebron | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Third Week | Field trips & meetings with Organisations and Activists. It covers Human Rights, Law, Media, Economic and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Fourth Week | Field trips & meetings with Organisations and Activists. It covers Human Rights, Law, Media, Economic and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Fifth Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Sixth Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Massafer Yatta | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Seventh Week | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Massafer Bani Nuaem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Write About Your Experience | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Eighth Week | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Susyia Village. | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Receive the certificate & video interview. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
The Eight Weeks/Three Months Internship in The West Bank Program
| First Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Hebron | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Second Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Hebron | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Third Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to Bethlehem City | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Fourth Week | Field trips & meetings with Organisations and Activists. It covers Human Rights, Law, Media, Economic and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Fifth Week | Field trips & meetings with Organisations and Activists. It covers Human Rights, Law, Media, Economic and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Sixth Week | Field trips & meetings with Organisations and Activists. It covers Human Rights, Law, Media, Economic and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a refugee camp in Bethlehem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Seventh Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Massafer Yatta | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Eighth Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Massafer Bani Nuaem | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Ninth Week | Arabic intensive classes – 20 Hours. Four hours a day from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm | Homework and revision from 12:20 – 14:00. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Susyia Village. | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Tenth Week | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to sites that have political importance – Khriyat Araba Tour. | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Walk & Talk to get to know more about the Palestinian Culture | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Eleventh Week | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a Palestinian Village – Al-Dhahiriya Village | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Write About Your Experience | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
| Twelfth Week | English classes with Palestinians (one to one), 2-3 classes a day – 90 minutes each. | Day trip to a Palestinian Village – Dura Village. | Local tours in the city of Hebron to visit Historical sites. | Receive the certificate & video interview. | Two days off to visit other cities in Palestine |
The Benefits of the Internship in the West Bank Program
- Interns will take field trips to governmental and non-governmental institutions that work in the field of Human Rights, Law, Media, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
- Interns will have the opportunity to organize workshops on a topic related to the program; or present workshops that teach a variety of skills, such as academic writing, writing biography, drawing, first aid, theater, music, and other skills.
- Interns will engage in the Palestinian community, culture, and daily life.
- Interns will be visiting city historical sites in Hebron.
- Interns will receive 40 hours of Arabic language (Palestinian Dialect or MSA) every month – 5 Classes a week.
- Accommodations are provided for the length of the program, either residing with a Palestinian host family or at our 8th-floor apartment. Private accommodation is available (cost extra).
- A Palestinian breakfast is provided every day.
What does the Participation Fee include?
| Accommodation | Host family or at our 8th-floor apartment Private accommodation is available with extra fees |
| Feild Visits/Meetings | To visit Law/Human Rights, Media and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict organizations & meet activists and field researchers. |
| Arabic Lessons | One Month – 40 Hours of Arabic Two Months – 80 Hours of Arabic Three Months – 120 Hours of Arabic |
| Meals | Daily Palestinian breakfast at the center |
| Day Trips | To Refugees camps in Hebron & Bethlehem & some areas of political importance |
| Sightseeings in Hebron | Historical & politically important sites in Hebron and Hebron factories. |
| Certificate of Participation | Certificate of participation & recommendation letter at the end of the program |
Who can apply? Do you have to speak Arabic?
Anyone who is between the ages of 18 and 75 is eligible to apply and join the program. No, interns are not obligated to know Arabic in order to participate in the program. We place our participants at the appropriate language level.
Can I extend my program duration while I am there?
Yes, interns are allowed to extend their participation period. In this case, interns must inform the center coordinator at least one week before the end of his/her current program.
| Place of Program | Hebron, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Starting From 1400$ – American Dollar |
| Age | 18-70 Years Old |
| Minimum Duration | Four Weeks – One Month |
| Maximum Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible – Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Program Language | English |
| Days off | Two days including Fridays and (Thursdays or Saturdays) |
| Arabic Lessons | One Month = 40 Hours / 5 Classes a week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya Two Months = 80 Hours / 5 Classes a week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya Three Months = 120 Hours / 5 Classes a week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya |
| Educational Degree | Not Required |
| University Credit | Available |
When can I apply to the Program?
Participants decide when they would like to participate. We are very flexible when it comes to starting and ending dates so that the applicant decides to start and end dates for him/herself.
What does your weekly schedule look like?
We at GO Palestine are keen to make your weekly schedule diversified, rich, and organized. Thus, it will contain a number of educational, social, and fun activities that will make your experience in Palestine special and unique.
Breakfast starts at 9:30 am
The day at our center starts with a special Palestinian breakfast at 9:30 in the morning and ends at approximately 10:15. Our breakfast contains a number of ingredients, including Palestinian thyme (Zaatar), labneh, tomato and cucumber slices, falafel, hummus, mortadella, olives, yellow cheese, jam, pita bread, boiled or fried eggs, and French fries. The ingredients are changed (among the mentioned ingredients) from time to time to diversify the breakfast.
The Content of the program starts at 10:30
The content of your program begins at 10:30 in the morning and continues until 1:30 or 2:00 in the afternoon. This includes Arabic intensive classes in the first and second weeks. In the third week, you will have field visits and meetings with different institutions that work in law, human rights, media, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict field. In the fourth week, you will be teaching conversational English to a number of Palestinian students (individual classes).
Lunch Break starts at 2:00 pm
At two o’clock in the afternoon begins the lunch break, which lasts for an entire hour. You can buy lunch from a restaurant next to the center. There are a number of restaurants nearby, which provide meals such as shawarma, falafel, and fried chicken as well as traditional Palestinian meals such as Maqluba, Hebron’s Qidreh, Chicken Mansaf or Lamp Mansaf, and other meals. There are also a number of supermarkets/malls nearby where you can buy what you need and cook yourself in the center.
Arabic Language Classes (MSA and Levantine/Colloquial)
In the first two weeks, you will get daily Arabic language classes for four hours. These classes are taught by one of our skilled/qualified teachers. The student can choose whether to study Modern Standard Arabic, Colloquial Arabic (Ammiya), or both.
Day Trips to Refugee Camps in Bethlehem & Hebron
Once every week, a day trip is organized to the refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem, as well as to areas of political importance whenever the opportunity arises. These trips will give you the opportunity to learn about the conditions of the Palestinian refugees, talk to them and learn their stories. These trips depart at 10:45 am from the center and end approx. at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon.
Local Visits to Learn about the Landmarks of the city of Hebron
Once every two weeks, local visits are organized to the historical and economic landmarks of the city of Hebron. This includes a visit to the Ibrahimi Mosque, the Old City, and Al-Shuhada Street as well as visiting a number of factories in the city, such as keffiyeh, glass, and ceramic factories.
Prepare & Cook a Traditional Palestinian Dish
Once every two or three weeks, all our volunteers, interns, and Arabic language’ students join together to prepare and cook a traditional Palestinian dish. This includes preparing appetizers, frying vegetables, cooking rice, chopping chicken or meat, and stuffing some vegetables depending on the dish to be cooked that day.
Free Time starts at 16:00 or at 16:30
After your time in the center is over, you have free time where you can hang out with other international participants and/or locals you met during your stay in Hebron by going to a café or coffee shop or going to a park and enjoying your time in the evening. There are many cafes and parks not far from the center, as the center is located on one of the most lively streets in the city.
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 |
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.
Traveling Solo to Palestine
Traveling to Palestine, whether with someone or alone, is an interesting and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Safety is always a concern no matter where one travels, but with common sense and planning, your travel can be enjoyable, fun, and worry-free, as well as save you money.
People in Palestine are very friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to help and to talk with people from different cultures and countries. The opportunities to interact with internationals will make a Palestinian’s day, and, in turn, this will make your trip more enjoyable and interesting. If you are traveling alone, your solitariness will make you more approachable than if you are traveling as a group member.
Do not let your fears and apprehensions paralyze you and rob you of the adventure of a lifetime. Come to Palestine as a solitary traveler and experience its fascinations and beauties. It has been said that “the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”. Allow yourself to read the whole book – a book you will never forget!
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.
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What is the application process?
- First, send us an email asking for the application form.
- We send you the application, 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.
IMPORTANT Links/Files
| Our Video Gallery | Get to Know us! (Pdf file) |
| Our Photo Gallery | Our Volunteer Programs |
| Reviews on Go Abroad | Our Internship Programs |
| Reviews on Go Overseas | Study Shami Arabic |
Documents you’ll receive from us!
How to apply or get any additional information?
Please email Mr.Tamimi, at info@govolunteerinpalestine.org. Please type Internship in the West Bank Program in the subject line. In the body of the email, tell us of your interest, ask any questions you may have, and request an application. Very shortly, we will reply to you.