The Volunteer as an Article Writer in Palestine (1 to 12 Weeks) program is designed for individuals who are passionate about traveling to Palestine and writing to showcase its rich cultural, historical, and traditional heritage. This program offers a unique opportunity to share the lesser-known, positive aspects of Palestine with the world.
Due to the ongoing occupation and tense political situation, many people are unaware of the beauty, history, culture, and traditions of Palestine. Beyond the conflict, the daily lives of Palestinians in their homeland remain largely hidden from global view. This program aims to shed light on these untold stories and highlight the vibrant, positive side of Palestinian life.
As a participant in this program, the writer will be immersed in the everyday life of Palestine, with the freedom to explore a wide range of topics. From archaeology and music to literature, art, business, science, education, and tourism, the possibilities are vast. The only limit is the writer’s creativity and imagination.
What I am required to do in this program?
- A volunteer in this program writes articles (4-5 articles a week) about Palestine including life, traditions, landmarks, social life, etc as described above.
- Reporting on the activities/visits organized by the Palestinian center in Hebron.
- Additional duties might include editing/correcting articles.
Volunteer as articles writer in Palestine program benefits
- Experience the hospitality of Palestinians and discover the beauty of the Palestinian culture by interacting with Palestinian families and refugees.
- Daily Palestinian breakfast at the center.
- 3 hours of Arabic lessons per week – Two classes/1,5 hours a class.
- The program provides you with a chance to visit local sites in Hebron and get to know the rich history of the city.
- Accommodation, including either staying with a local host family or at our 8th-floor apartment. Private accommodation is also available with extra fees.
- Day Trips every Monday to refugee camps in Hebron & Bethlehem & from time to time to some areas of political importance.
- At the completion of the program, you will get a participation certificate and a recommendation letter.
Volunteer as articles writer in Palestine program fees:
200$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 3 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
380$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 6 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
480$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 9 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
600$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 12 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
700$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 15 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
800$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 18 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1060$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 24 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a certificate of participation.
1590$
American DollarsThis includes accommodation, local visits, 36 hours of Arabic classes, daily Palestinian breakfast, day trips, and a 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 |
| Arabic Lessons | 3 Hours a Week – Two Classes/ 1,5 hours of Arabic lessons each |
| Meals | Daily Palestinian breakfast |
| Day Trips | To Refugees camps in Hebron & Bethlehem & some areas of political importance |
| Sightseeings | Historical & politically important places in the city of Hebron |
| Certificate | 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.
Where does the program take place?
- It takes place in the heart of Palestine, which is located in the center of the Middle East, in the city of Hebron.
- Hebron, Al-Khalil in Arabic, is located in the southern part of the West Bank. It is 30 km (19 miles) south of Jerusalem.
- The population of Hebron is about 300,000 persons who reside in the city, and about another 500,000 who live in the surrounding villages.
Why choose GO Palestine?
- We do not have any hidden or additional fees.
- We organize trips every week to areas in Hebron & Bethlehem.
- We offer 3 hours of Arabic lessons per week – Two classes with our best Arabic teachers.
- Our center is located in the heart of the city of Hebron, which makes it easy to reach, whether for our Palestinian students or for our international participants.
- We are very flexible about changing the start and end times of your program.
- We meticulously search for families that our female participants feel comfortable with during their stay in Hebron.
- We organize local visits to get acquainted with the most famous landmarks of the city of Hebron.
- We provide all kinds of assistance to our participants and guide them to make their experience more enjoyable.
- We also have an 8th-floor apartment for our male participants with a great view. It has everything they need in addition to being very close to the center (three minutes walking to the center).
| Place of Volunteer as Articles Writer Program | Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine |
| Age | 18-75 Years Old |
| Minimum Volunteering Duration | One Week |
| Maximum Volunteering Duration | 12 Weeks – Three Months |
| Volunteering Hours | 4-5 hours a day – 5 days a week |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible – Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Program Language | English |
| Days off | Two days including Fridays & Thursdays or Saturdays |
| Arabic Lessons | 3 Hours a Week – Standard Arabic or Ammiya |
| Educational Degree | Not Required |
| Experience | Writing samples must be provided. |
How long can I participate in the program?
- Our volunteers can choose to participate in the program for a period of one to 12 weeks/three months. Whatever length of time you choose, we will support you so that you have a great and unique experience at our Center and in this wonderful city of Hebron.
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.
Who is eligible to apply to volunteer as an articles writer in Palestine program?
The Palestinian Center has hosted people who have come from a myriad of countries, such as the USA, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Colombia, France, Japan, China, Chile, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, and many more.
- Anyone between the ages of 24 to 75 may apply to participate in this volunteer program.
- All nationalities, all employment and educational backgrounds are welcome.
- We require no formal academic degrees but at least experience in this field.
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Can I combine this program with another internship/volunteer program?
Yes, this program can be combined with one or more of the other internship or volunteer programs that the Center offers. For example, you may choose one week to complete this program, and combine this with another week or more of another program. Don’t worry, you will fill out one application only for the combined programs!
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 |
May I extend my program duration while I am there?
Yes, volunteers are allowed to extend their participation period. In this case, volunteers must inform the Center Coordinator at least one week before the end of the current program.
When can I apply to volunteer as articles writer in Palestine?
- The Volunteer as articles writer in Palestine program has no deadline, which means that you can apply to the program year-round.
- In addition, you are allowed to choose when you want to start and end the program.
- The minimum period of participation is one week and the maximum amount of time you can volunteer is three months.
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.
What is the application process?
- First, send us an email asking for the application form.
- We send you the application, and 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.
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How do I apply to the program or get any additional information?
Please send an email to Mr. Tamimi, at info@gopalestine.org. Please type “Volunteer as Articles Writer in Palestine 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.