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What are the age requirements for Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)?

Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months) is open to participants aged 18 to 70.

How long is Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)?

The program runs for 1 to 12 weeks.

Is housing provided for Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)?

Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in apartments or with a host family.

What's included in Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)'s fee?

The program fee includes accommodation, activities, some meals, and wifi.

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Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)

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Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange

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Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange

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Location

Palestine

Length

1 to 12 weeks

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Program Details

Compensation

Unpaid

Timeframe

Year Round

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

Arabic

Weekly Hours

Age Min.

Age Max

Qualifications

No Qualification is required.
Interns are not obligated to know Arabic in order to participate in the program.

Pricing

Price Details

This includes a guide who speaks fluent English, theoretical classes, field visits, accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic or Hebrew classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, certificate of participation and a recommendation letter.

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Some Meals Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

What's Not Included

Airfare Airport Transfers SIM cards Travel Insurance Visa

Last Reviewed: Feb 29, 2020

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About Program

The Refugees in Palestine Program offers interns the unique opportunity to become acquainted with the situation of refugees living in Palestine and gain a deeper understanding of their lives inside the West Bank camps. You'll have a chance to visit the refuggee camps and meet the families living there.

The purpose of this program is to teach our interns about the challenges the camp residents face on a daily basis, such as the reduced infrastructure, educational and health services that were once provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). Another difficulty participants will get to study in the camps is the burgeoning population (camps don't allow further geographical expansion).

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Program Highlights

This program focuses on three aspects Theoretical, Practical, Linguistic and Social.
Your guide will speak fluent English.
You will meet camp residents and families, as well as officials from governmental and non-governmental institutions who work there.
Participants will take two field trips to the two camps in Hebron.
All participants will receive three hours of Palestinian spoken Arabic language lessons per week.

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My name is Laurence and I'm a freelance musician from Scotland. I'm 27 years old and I enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures.

My time in Hebron and the Palestinian centre has been insighftul, fulfilling and the experience of a lifetime. I have been able to engage with Palestinians on a daily basis and learn about daily life here whilst making new friends along the way.

During my volunteering period I have taught English and Music in refugee camps, arranged Music and English workshops for University students, judged at an English spelling bee and also taught English to students one-on-one.

My main observation of Palestinian culture has been the incredible sense of community and spirit here. Local people in Hebron are extremely friendly and hospitable and go out of their way to make you feel welcome in their city. The children in both Al-Arroub and Al-Fawwar camp have a passion for learning English and bring an infectiously positive energy and attitude to every class.

Palestine is a safe country despite what we often hear in Western mainstream media. Hebron is also a safe and very friendly city and I encourage anyone who wants to experience Palestinian culture to visit this part of the world. I would highly recommend the programs Go Palestine for an experience you won't ever forget.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

Immerse yourself in the culture and engage in conversation with Palestinians on a daily basis. Approach everything with a positive attitude and also be adaptable and flexible to situations.

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Alumni Interviews

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Why did you choose this program?

I chose this program because I wanted to experience Palestinian culture as well as the refugee situation first-hand. I also wanted to help students learn English through Music and in turn learn Arabic. Furthermore, I wanted to gain insight into the daily lives of those affected by the conflict.

This program looked to be a perfect fit for me and I am glad I made the decision to participate as a volunteer.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

My program provider made me feel welcome in Hebron from day one and provided me with a fantastic apartment in the heart of the city. I lived in this apartment with fellow volunteers who I became close friends with and shared unforgettable experiences. I organized some day trips on my own and my program provider also organized group tours to various sights in Hebron.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

The best advice I can give to someone going on this program is to immerse yourself in the culture as soon as possible and go along with the flow of daily life.

Practice Arabic with local people who will be more than happy to help you out and don't be afraid to ask for help whenever necessary. The Palestinian people are extremely hospitable, welcoming and warm.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

An average week as a participant of this program may involve one-on-one English tuition, classroom English teaching, volunteer work in refugee camps and also Arabic classes if you would like to learn Arabic.

I encourage participants to learn conversational Arabic to help with daily interactions, especially in refugee camps where English is less commonly spoken. This will improve your overall experience.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it? How did your views on the issue change?

My biggest fear before going on my trip was that I wouldn't be welcomed as a foreigner and I would struggle to learn the local language. I committed myself to a certain amount of Arabic hours per week and, although I am not fluent, this helped greatly to learn basic conversational skills and interact with Palestinians.

What did you learn on your program that will stay with you?

This experience has been one of a lifetime and something I will never forget. The community and spirit of Palestinian people are incomparable and I have never before felt so welcomed in a city as I did in Hebron. Exchanging cultures has been mutually beneficial and I have learned so much about a culture I previously knew so little about.

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Location:

Palestine

Currency:

Israeli New Shekel

Weather:

Jan-Mar

68 F / 50 F

Apr-Jun

81 F / 57 F

Jul-Sep

86 F / 72 F

Oct-Dec

81 F / 54 F

Airports:

Eilat-Ramon

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Haifa-U. Michaeli

( HFA )

Tel Aviv-Ben Gurion

( TLV )

While traveling in the Palestine region, you will be confronted with their tumultuous history. The main pull for traveling in this region comes down to learning about the culture and breaking down unsubstantiated ideas. There is a lot to learn form the people, history, and political climate.

About Go Palestine - The Palestinian Center for Cultural Exchange

The Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Exchange – Go Palestine, was founded with the goal of fulfilling the cultural, social, and educational requirements of the Palestinian community. Our center designs and facilitates various educational and community programs to enhance the skill sets of Palestinians in a range of areas. Through...

Refugees in Palestine Internship Program (1 Week - 3 Months)