When the Excellence Center first opened its doors in 2018 at Steinweg 56, in Halle, Germany the breakfast room comfortably accommodated the initial five volunteers. As founder Rafat Shantir recalls, […]
Berlin Trip: Summer 2024: On Friday, June 28th, the Excellence Center took their volunteers and interns on a day-long excursion to Berlin led by Rafat Shantir, the director, and Muaz […]
Online Palestinian Arabic Courses: We welcome you to join our engaging Palestinian Arabic courses, offered in intensive and non-intensive formats, perfect for those keen on learning Levantine (Shami Arabic). This […]
Settling in, in a foreign country Free Time as a Volunteer at the Excellence Center- Oskar Holinka-USA “Having been in Halle for around two months now, I feel as though […]
Explore unique volunteer and internship opportunities with the Excellence Center in Europe in 2025!
Whether you’re interested in teaching English, supporting refugees, learning German or Arabic, or exploring media and journalism, our volunteer and internship programs offer an unforgettable experience.
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Volunteer & Internship Programs
The Excellence Center in Europe provides volunteer and internship programs in Teaching English, refugee support, media and journalism, and community development in Germany.
These volunteer and internship opportunities are ideal for individuals keen on exploring Europe, immersing themselves in German culture, and making a meaningful contribution by working with refugees and migrants in Halle, Germany.
“I spent 8 weeks at the Excellence Centre in Halle, my second summer doing an “Arabic Intensive Program” . Unlike the academic setting at the University of Wisconsin, Halle was full of life. Arabic came out of the textbooks and into real life—through songs, games, cooking, and even love letters.
We explored history, culture, and the language in a way that made it truly meaningful. Muaz brought Arabic to life, and the experiences in Halle, from trips to museums to visits to Arab restaurants, deeply enriched my learning. The Excellence Centre was not just a place to study Arabic—it became a community, and I’m grateful for everything.” Hannah- Belgium
There is also university credit available for those looking for an internship to fill school requirements. The EC accepts international volunteers all year long, but the Summer is the most popular time to join our family- and for good reason! The EC provides one of the best rated Summer internships in Europe.
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“I spent 2 weeks volunteer to learn German and teach English at the Excellence Center in Halle. While the program wasn’t as intensive as expected, I enjoyed the German lessons with Muaz and loved teaching English one-on-one.
The best part was bonding with the volunteers and connecting with Rafat and the staff, which made me feel part of something special. Halle is a beautiful city with great people and culture, and I hope to return one day.” Linda- United States