Volunteer in Palestine offers a dynamic weekly schedule designed for foreign Arabic students, seamlessly blending intensive language instruction with rich cultural immersion. Each day is structured to include focused Arabic lessons, fostering language proficiency while providing opportunities for guided visits to historical sites, community interactions, and cultural exchanges. This approach ensures students gain a comprehensive understanding of Palestinian life, heritage, and language.

The program begins with a warm welcome from the center staff, who assist students in reaching their accommodations, whether it’s an apartment or a Palestinian host family. Daily breakfast is served at 9:00 or 10:00 AM, followed by Arabic lessons held five days a week from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Students enjoy weekends on Friday and Saturday, with opportunities for personal exploration or organized excursions to other cities in Palestine. Throughout their stay, they will participate in visits to significant locations, including the Old City of Hebron, the Ibrahimi Mosque, and the Al-Fawwar Palestinian refugee camp. Here are some highlights of the weekly schedule:

• The center staff will greet the student and assist them in reaching their accommodation (apartment or Palestinian host family).
• Breakfast is served daily at 9:00 or 10:00 AM.
• Arabic lessons are held 5 days a week from 10:00 AM to 13:30 PM.
• The student’s weekend is Friday and Saturday each week.
• In the first week, after the Arabic lesson, the student will visit the Old City of Hebron, including the Ibrahimi Mosque, and a glass and ceramics factory—Al-Harbawi factory (Keffiyeh).
• In the second week, the student will visit the Al-Fawwar Palestinian refugee camp and Shuhada Street in Hebron.
• The student will enjoy a group dinner with the center and all volunteers, interns and students once a week.
• During the weekend, the center can assist students in visiting other cities in Palestine.
• The student will participate in an educational activity (a conversation day in Arabic with other students) twice a month.
• The student will take part in introductory visits organized by the center for other students and participants to learn about Palestinian culture and visit Palestinian villages and areas.
• A group dinner is organized on the last day for participating students, and they will receive an Arabic course certificate from the center.
• The center assists the student in getting to the airport in Tel Aviv after completion, either by public transport or a private taxi to save time and effort.
• The center staff is always ready to help foreign students to ensure they have a safe and comfortable experience.

Here’s a sample weekly schedule for a foreign Arabic student at our center:

Volunteer in Palestine provides a structured weekly schedule for foreign Arabic students, blending intensive language instruction with cultural immersion. Each day includes Arabic lessons, fostering communication skills and cultural understanding. Students participate in guided visits to historical sites, such as Hebron’s Old City and the Ibrahimi Mosque, and engage in community activities, enhancing their connection to Palestinian life.

Weekly communal dinners and organized excursions offer opportunities for social interaction and exploration. The program balances rigorous study with personal exploration, ensuring a comprehensive educational experience in the West Bank.