Inclusive Internship in Palestine Program (4–12 Weeks) is an inclusive program that aims to give the interns the opportunity to experience living in Palestine, learn the Arabic language, and help Palestinians by teaching English and improving their conversational skills.
Inclusive Internship in Palestine Program includes getting to know the other aspects of Palestine, including the human rights situation in Palestine, the challenges of the Palestinian media, 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.
Inclusive Internship in Palestine Program Content
Our Inclusive Internship in Palestine program is designed to provide an immersive and inclusive experience of Palestine. The program offers a range of opportunities for participants, including the chance to learn Arabic, teach English to Palestinians, and gain firsthand knowledge of different aspects of Palestine. By participating in this program, you will have the opportunity to engage with Palestinian communities, build cross-cultural communication skills, and deepen your understanding of the political and social realities of the region.
The Inclusive Internship in Palestine is open to individuals who are interested in interning in Palestine for a minimum of one month up to three months. During this time, you will work alongside our experienced staff members, who will provide guidance and support throughout your internship. Our program is designed to offer a balance of professional development and cultural immersion, giving you the chance to gain practical skills and personal insights that will be valuable for your future career and personal growth. Overall, our Internship in Palestine program offers a unique and rewarding experience for individuals who are interested in learning about and contributing to the vibrant and diverse communities of Palestine.
The Inclusive Internship in Palestine Modules
First Module : intensive Arabic – 20 hours a week
The First Module with intensive Arabic is a comprehensive program designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of Palestinian culture, language, and current issues. During some weeks of the program, as showed in the tables below, participants will learn intensive Arabic, with 20 hours of Arabic lessons provided each week. These lessons will be taught by experienced teachers and will offer a solid foundation in Arabic language and culture. The second two weeks of the program will focus on field visits and practical experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with NGOs, activists, and researchers working in fields such as Human Rights, Law, Media, Refugees, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Through these meetings, participants will gain an understanding of the current political and social issues facing Palestinians and will learn about the work being done to address these issues.
In addition to the field visits, participants will also have the opportunity to teach English to Palestinians. This experience will allow participants to engage with local communities, develop cross-cultural communication skills, and make a tangible contribution to the education and empowerment of Palestinian students. Overall, the First Module with intensive Arabic is an immersive and comprehensive program that offers a unique and valuable experience for individuals interested in learning about Palestinian culture and contributing to the local community.
Second Module : Less Arabic lessons – 3 hours a week
The Second Module is designed for individuals who have some prior knowledge of Arabic or who are not interested in intensive language study. In this Module each week, participants will be visiting NGOs, activists, and researchers working in fields such as Human Rights, Law, Media, Refugees, and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. These field visits will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the current issues facing Palestinian society, as well as the work being done to address them.
In addition to the field visits, participants will also have the opportunity to teach English to Palestinians, allowing them to make a tangible contribution to the education and empowerment of local students. The program also includes a small amount of Arabic language study, with three hours of Arabic lessons provided each week. This language study will allow participants to further develop their Arabic skills and enhance their ability to communicate with local communities.
Overall, the Second Module offers a unique and valuable experience for individuals interested in learning about Palestinian culture and contributing to the local community. Through field visits, English language teaching, and a small amount of Arabic language study, participants will gain a deep understanding of the issues facing Palestinian society and will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of local residents.
Receive Arabic Classes
- If you choose the first module, the center will provide you with 40 hours of Arabic if you register for a month and 80 hours for two months and 120 hours for the three months.
- If you choose the second module, the center will provide you with three hours of Arabic a week.
- 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 Arabic language with native speakers.
Learn aspects of Palestine & Visit Refugees Camps
- 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, Refugees and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
- The internship in 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 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 3-4 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 all teaching material.
The Benefits of the Internship in Palestine Program
- Interns will take field trips to governmental and non-governmental institutions that work in the field of Human Rights, Law, Media Refugees, 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 hours of Arabic language (Palestinian Dialect or MSA).
- 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.
The Inclusive Internship in Palestine Fees (First and Second Module)
1400$
American DollarsThis includes field trips, meetings, accommodation, local visits, 40 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation.
2500$
American DollarsThis includes field trips, meetings, accommodation, local visits, 80 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation.
3900$
American DollarsThis includes field trips, meetings, accommodation, local visits, 120 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation.
1150$
American DollarsThis includes field trips, meetings, accommodation, local visits, 12 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation.
1990$
American DollarsThis includes field trips, meetings, accommodation, local visits, 24 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation.
2980$
American DollarsThis includes field trips, meetings, accommodation, local visits, 36 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, 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 |
| Feild Visits/Meetings | To visit Law/Human Rights, Media and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict organizations & meet activists and field researchers. |
| Arabic Lessons | 40 Hours |
| 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 |
How to pay the fees? (Payment Options)
- You may pay your participation fees either by Bank Transfer or by Western Union or MoneyGram. Payment via Western Union and MoneyGram, you can do the transfer online using your credit card.
- Payment of fees and signing of the participation contract must be made to reserve your place in the program.
- In participation fees that exceed $800, the applicant can pay 40% in advance and the rest of the 60% must be paid 45 days before the date of participation.
- Unfortunately, the participation fees can’t be paid in cash, as we arrange your participation ahead of time.
How Do I Get A Visa To Enter Palestine?
Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge border crossing; Hamas controls the border in Gaza with Egypt. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days; most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.
If your home country does not have an exemption agreement with Israel, you will have to procure a visa from the Israeli embassy/consulate at home before you visit. Because many Arab countries do not accept Israeli stamps upon passports, Israel now issues their visa on a separate small card with a bar code indicating the visa time validity. Please keep this visa card WITH your passport at all times. You may check to see whether your native country participates in a visa exemption agreement.
Who can apply? Do you have to speak Arabic?
Anyone who is between the ages of 18 and 75 is eligible to apply and join the program. No, interns are not obligated to know Arabic in order to participate in the program. We place our participants at the appropriate language level.
Can I extend my program duration while I am there?
Yes, interns are allowed to extend their participation period. In this case, interns must inform the center coordinator at least one week before the end of his/her current program.
| Place of Program | Hebron, Palestine |
| Program Fees | First Module : Starting From 1400$ – American Dollar Second Module : Starting From 1150$ – American Dollar |
| Age | 18-70 Years Old |
| Minimum Duration | Four Weeks – One Month |
| Maximum Duration | 12 Weeks – Three Months |
| 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.
Our Achievements
- Experience in organizing international volunteer & internship programs for more than 12 years.
- Hosting international participants from more than 42 countries around the world.
- Cooperation & partnerships with more than 30 local community organizations in Hebron and Bethlehem.
- Our teachers & staff participated in various of international trainings and workshops in Europe and Middle East, including Spain, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Cyprus, Jordan, Turkey and India.
- GO Palestine is the representative of the International Kangaroo Mathematics Competition in Hebron.
- Partnerships with international organizations, including Go Abroad, Go Overseas, Idealist, Hey Success, Volunteer Match, and others.
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!
Who are our volunteer & internship programs suitable for?
We at Go Palestine seek to provide internship and volunteer programs in Palestine, West Bank that suit everyone & achieve their expectations/goals of visiting and staying in Palestine. Our volunteer and internship programs in Palestine are suitable for everyone between the ages of 18- 75-year-old, which makes it available to:
- Students of universities, colleges and institutions of higher education.
- Graduates and postgraduates students.
- Academic researchers & field Researchers.
- Students who are working on writing their Master’s or PhD dissertations on topics related to Palestine or Middle East.
- Students are searching for internship or volunteer places in Palestine required by their university or college. University Credit is available.
- Gap year students who are looking to do a volunteer or an internship in Palestine.
- Students of Arabic literature, Arab studies, and cultural studies related to Arab and Middle Eastern culture.
- Students of Middle Eastern studies, Islamic studies, or studies related to the Middle East region or relevant studies.
- Anyone who is an eager to learn about different aspects of life in Palestine.
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. Mutaz Tamimi at info@gopalestine.org. Please type the Inclusive Internship in Palestine Program in the subject line. We will then contact you back!
