Volunteer Projects with Palestinian Refugees offer a powerful opportunity to directly support vulnerable communities in the West Bank, particularly women, children, and youth. These volunteer projects are perfect for those passionate about human rights and looking to make a tangible difference either in the West Bank or Gaza Strip.
Volunteers contribute to the development of Palestinian refugees by providing educational support, vocational training, and leading workshops. These initiatives aim to enhance both social and professional skills, assisting refugees in overcoming daily challenges and fostering resilience. Volunteers will play a key role in improving access to education, including teaching English and organizing workshops that address academic and practical skills within local Palestinian refugee camps.
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Ideal for Those Interested in the Middle East
The volunteer program is particularly ideal for those with a background or interest in political science, human rights, or the politics of the Middle East. Participants will also gain a greater understanding of the educational challenges Palestinian schools face, as many lack fundamental resources.
Flexible Duration and Impactful Contributions
This volunteer program with Palestinian refugees ranges from 1 to 13 weeks, allowing participants to tailor the experience to their schedule. Whether contributing to educational workshops, providing healthcare support, or engaging in community outreach, volunteers will make a lasting impact on Palestinian refugees and gain valuable insights into the human rights sector.
Volunteer Projects With Palestinian Refugees in 2025/2026
We are thrilled to announce our volunteer opportunities with Palestinian refugees for the 2025/2026 period. This program offers you the chance to directly engage with Palestinian refugee communities in the West Bank, focusing on providing education and support to children, youth, and women.
Volunteers will play an essential role in empowering these communities, particularly those passionate about human rights and Palestinian community development. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference and contribute to meaningful change in the lives of Palestinian refugees.
Supporting a Local Organization and Palestinians
Schools in Palestinian refugee camps are widely known to be poor, missing many basic resources to meet the educational needs of their students. By joining Volunteer in Palestine, you are supporting not just a local Palestinian organization, but also the Palestinian community as a whole.
We provide low-cost courses for Palestinian students to empower low-income families and provide them with access to inexpensive education and English language programs. The center also provides several free workshops, seminars, and courses to help Palestinian refugees in Hebron.
Volunteers in Palestine play a significant role in improving the well-being of the Palestinian population. Your collaboration with us aids in developing and constructing routes to comprehension. Several volunteer opportunities in Palestine help with education and community development. By contributing your time to the numerous internship opportunities with Palestinian refugees we provide, you may significantly improve the lives of children.
Help Palestinian Refugees’ Camps
The UNRWA, also known as the UN Relief and Works Agency, is responsible for supporting 19 refugee camps in the West Bank alone. Palestinian refugees are under the purview of the UN. Al Fawwar and Al Arroub are two well-known camps that are infamously crowded and miserable, lacking in basic amenities, infrastructure, and essentials like hospitals and schools.
These West Bank refugee camps began as sprawling tent towns, but as time passed and it became evident that a return was unlikely, stone structures progressively replaced tents, resulting in tight, concrete quarters. The camps have an exceedingly high population density, resulting in frequent housing shortages and congestion due to a lack of room to build new dwellings.
Volunteer with Palestinian Refugee Children
This volunteer program is specifically designed to assist and support children in both an educational and vocational capacity, providing the children with both practical life skills and aiding in their academic growth.
Volunteers in this program will have the opportunity to work with refugee children in both local schools and Palestinian community centers located within refugee camps. Previous volunteers have led the following workshops:
- Drama for Palestinian refugees
- Fun days for Palestinian kids in the refugee camps
- Conversational English for Palestinian children
- Arts and music for Palestinian children with disabilities
- Media education for Palestinian schoolchildren
- Environmental camps for elementary students
- Lessons in mathematics
- Journalism workshops for high school students
- Medicine (First Aid Courses)
Volunteers will be able to participate in a range of interesting and exciting initiatives in which they may immerse themselves and increase their self-esteem. They will also get the opportunity to work with children from refugee camps, where they frequently lack schooling and educational assistance, as well as a need for fun and excitement.
Volunteer and Internship Programs in Gaza
Gaza Strip offers a variety of volunteer and internship programs. They cover important topics like human rights, teaching English, women’s rights in Palestine, supporting Palestinian refugees and children, journalism, Palestinian culture, and politics.
The volunteer and internship opportunities in Gaza, Palestine are for a wide range of people, including students who study the Middle East and Arabic, people interested in politics, professionals, employees of human rights organizations, researchers studying Palestine and Israel, humanitarian workers, social workers, teachers, native English speakers, non-native English speakers, and anyone who wants to learn about Palestinian culture and daily life. If you are interested in learning more, please click here.
Internship opportunities in Gaza are primarily centered in cities like Gaza City, Khan Younis, Rafah, Deir al-Balah, and Jabalia. Gaza City, the region’s economic and cultural hub, offers internships with NGOs, media outlets, and universities in fields such as humanitarian aid, human rights, and education. Khan Younis and Rafah, known for their refugee populations, provide internships focused on community development, refugee support, and agricultural projects. Deir al-Balah and Jabalia offer opportunities in environmental conservation, health clinics, and social services, particularly within refugee camps. These internships allow you to engage directly with communities while gaining valuable experience in a complex environment.
Volunteer in the West Bank
Volunteering in the West Bank offers a unique opportunity to engage with Palestinian communities in cities like Ramallah, Bethlehem, and Hebron, each with its distinct cultural and historical significance. In Ramallah, the administrative hub, you can work with NGOs focused on human rights, youth development, and education.
Bethlehem, known for its religious heritage, offers opportunities in community centers, schools, and refugee support, while Hebron, with its rich history and complex political landscape, is ideal for those interested in peace-building and human rights monitoring. Other cities like Nablus and Jenin provide volunteer experiences in cultural preservation, youth empowerment, and support for local artisans and refugees.
Cities like Jericho, Tulkarem, and Qalqilya present opportunities to volunteer in environmental conservation, rural development, and educational programs, often within communities facing unique challenges due to the political situation. Whether you’re interested in teaching, cultural initiatives, or social services, the West Bank offers a diverse range of volunteer experiences that allow you to contribute meaningfully while immersing yourself in Palestinian culture and daily life.
Other Ways to Help
However, if education is not your forte, there are a plethora of ways to volunteer that can help Palestinian refugees. For example, volunteers can also arrange CV/resume writing seminars, arts and crafts workshops, cultural exchanges, and athletic events. Further, volunteers are encouraged to introduce their expertise.
Volunteers at Volunteer in Palestine are invited to give a variety of services to refugees, for example, doctors or nurses can provide medical aid while also assisting other local medical NGOs in their efforts to aid refugees. Volunteers with specific expertise or a background in the performing arts are invited to arrange concerts and other live acts. Volunteer in Palestine has previously collaborated with volunteers to stage live music venues and even circus performances.
Volunteers will be expected to attend three hours of Arabic classes each week. The goal of these workshops is to provide volunteers with the opportunity to connect with Palestinians. When items are shared, it is often a sign of good diplomacy, and engaging with local Palestinians will be made simpler by participants’ eagerness to learn Arabic.
Participants will also get the opportunity to visit refugee camps and historical landmarks to obtain a better grasp of Palestine’s present political predicament.
Volunteer or Intern in the Summer
Join us this summer, from May to late September, for a vibrant and unique experience! Summer is when our organization thrives, offering a range of opportunities that stand out from typical programs. Whether you’re looking to volunteer or gain professional experience through an internship, our summer programs are designed to make the most of your time abroad, providing you with valuable skills and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
We offer volunteer placements and internships that allow you to engage directly with local communities and gain hands-on experience in your field of interest. Thanks to our partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Education, these opportunities can also provide academic credit towards your studies, making them ideal for university or college students looking to enrich their summer break. However, if you’re not currently a student or aren’t seeking academic credit, you’re still welcome to participate.
If you’re interested in making a meaningful impact this summer, explore more about our volunteer and internship programs on our website.
Winter Volunteer Programs
Our Winter Volunteer and Internship Programs run from October to late March, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture and community of Palestine during the cooler months. Whether you have an interest in volunteering, gaining practical experience through an internship, or exploring a new language and culture, our winter programs aim to provide a fulfilling and impactful experience.
Participants can choose to stay for anywhere from 1 to 13 weeks, allowing for flexibility in how they engage with local communities and contribute to meaningful projects. Winter in Palestine offers a different pace and atmosphere, making it an ideal time to connect with the people, explore the region, and make a lasting impact.
Our Volunteer and Internship Programs
Volunteer in Palestine offers short-term volunteer and internship programs for people who want to help Palestinian refugees and who are interested in going to Palestine, focusing on human rights, Palestinian children, women’s rights, journalism, teaching English, sports, medicine, Palestinian refugees, Palestinian culture and politics, Palestinian laws and legal system, and the political history and current situation of Palestine and Israel.
Our volunteer programs in Palestine are especially ideal for students and people looking for volunteer and internship programs in the summertime located in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the Middle East.
Our volunteer programs were developed for graduate and undergraduate students of Middle Eastern studies, Arabic studies, or political sciences, as well as 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 Palestinian culture and daily life.
List of our Volunteer Projects With Palestinian Refugees
Who Is This Program For?
Volunteers who want to help Palestinians in the West Bank can benefit from this program while obtaining real-world experience. This curriculum will also assist those interested in diplomacy, international law, and Middle Eastern politics. The Palestinian Refugees Volunteer Program is ideal for people with a commitment to advancing human rights and improving the lives of refugees.
Volunteer in Palestine can grant academic credit to program participants through our cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry of Education, making this program especially advantageous for university students. Furthermore, fresh grads will see this as an excellent chance for contextual application of their specialization while expanding their skill set.
Who Can Participate?
Volunteer in Palestine does not discriminate on any basis; this includes nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other discernible factor. We have a long history of accepting individuals from all over the world, from all walks of life, and with diverse origins and identities. Everyone is welcome!
We have accepted a diverse spectrum of applicants to our volunteer programs with refugees since its inception in 2011. These include:
- University students who wish to have experience in the Palestine and Israel area
- Gap Year Students
- Older or retired people seeking adventure
- People who want to study and practice Arabic
- Participants who would like to know more about Israel/Palestine and the political and humanitarian situation there
- College Students who wish to write articles or conduct research in Palestine
- People who want to spend a short time in a community and family setting
- Everyone willing to help Palestinians and make a difference in the area
All of our volunteers have one thing in common: an open mind and a desire to learn about and participate in Palestinian culture and customs.
Requirements for Volunteer Work with Refugees?
There are only 3 criteria for participants wishing to volunteer and help Palestinian refugees. The first is that participants are either conversationally fluent in English or Arabic, as the program runs in these languages; second, that they are between the ages of 18 and 70 (exceptions are possible in special cases); and third, that participants all have a positive and can-do attitude, as well as an eagerness and openness to learn.
Participant Requirements:
- Colloquial fluency in either Arabic or English
- Interest and skills to work with Palestinian kids.
- Communication skills
- Between the ages of 18 and 70 (unless granted special permissions by the Center’s director)
- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude and an eagerness and openness to learn.
General Information Regarding Program Costs and Components
| Program Location | Hebron, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Starting at 250 Euro Click Here to see Price List |
| Age | 18-70 years old |
| Duration | 1-13 weeks |
| Teaching Hours | 3 hours per week |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 minutes |
| Number of Participants | 1-5 |
| Program Focus | Palestinian refugees
Human rights
Child refugees Refugee camps in the West Bank |
| Related Subjects | Middle East Studies
Arabic Language and Literature Political Science Case Studies on Israel-Palestine Humanitarian aid |
| Start/End Dates | Flexible to fit participant’s schedule |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| University Credit | Available |
| Educational Degree | Not required |
| Program Language | English |
Reviews and Awards
Volunteer in Palestine has been offering its services since 2011. Throughout the years, we have been developing many volunteering and internship programs to help Palestinian refugees. We use the most advanced methods which we develop and enhance year after year. Education and learning through volunteering is an active process that is always advancing, and you will be part of the development.
Despite continuous program improvements for the best learning experience, our core goal remains: connecting, teaching, and developing individuals for the benefit of them and the community. Additionally, we aim to promote and encourage exchange in the local and international communities.
We continue to strive towards excellence:
In 2022, we ranked as “one of the top three organizations worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities”. We also ranked as “one of the top three language schools worldwide” by Go Overseas. We also received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards. Among others, Volunteer in Palestine earned recognition as one of the top Teach Abroad Providers for the category of “benefits”. Besides that, we were also one of the Top Internship Abroad Providers for the categories of “growth” and “support”.
In 2021, we were one of the top three volunteer programs in the world. Furthermore, Go Overseas awarded us the community choice awards in the categories of “best language school”, “fun”, and “teaching”.
In 2019, we received our inaugural “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards”. This award was a recognition of Volunteer in Palestine’s positive effect on the global travel community. You can check our ratings below.
- +840 Reviews and ratings (96.8%) on gooverseas.com
- +170 Reviews and ratings on goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
How to Apply?
If you want to take part in our Palestinian Refugees Program, please, write to us at Info@ecpalestine.org. We should respond to your initial inquiry within 1 business day.
In the subject line of your email write “Volunteer Projects with Palestinian Refugees.” Upon responding we will attach an application form which you will fill out and return to us to begin the on-boarding process.
Summary
Volunteer Projects with Palestinian Refugees provide an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working directly with Palestinian refugees in the West Bank. Volunteers will focus on supporting children, youth, and women in refugee camps through education, skills development, and community engagement. The program offers cultural immersion, with participants living with Palestinian host families in Hebron, gaining valuable insights into the local culture and Arabic language.
Ideal for individuals passionate about human rights, this program allows volunteers to collaborate with humanitarian organizations and support Palestinian refugees in their journey toward empowerment and self-sufficiency. Whether you’re pursuing a career in humanitarian relief or simply wish to contribute to this cause, volunteering with Palestinian refugees provides a unique and rewarding experience.
Contact Us
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