What qualifications do I need to volunteer or intern in Germany (Halle/Saale)? Would like to volunteer or intern in a program in Germany, but you do not have an academic degree? Are you interested in meeting refugees to Germany who are residing in the city of Halle? Would you like to learn German and become acquainted with German culture? If your answers are yes, then read on.

Many people do not have an academic degree, yet they yearn for the opportunity to participate as a volunteer or intern abroad. The Excellence Center in Europe opens the door to volunteer and internship programs for those who do have or who do not have academic degrees.

The Excellence Center recognizes that individuals are in possession of knowledge and talents and experience that are not necessarily tied up in academic degrees. By offering volunteer and internship programs to both degree’d and non-degree’d individuals, the Excellence Center achieves diversity and equal opportunity.

Where is the Excellence Center in Europe?

The Excellence Center in Europe is located in the city of Halle (Halle/Salle). Halle is near to Leipzig and Dresden.

What is the duration of volunteer and internship programs?

The Excellence Center in Germany is designed to be flexible for you.  This means that you are free to choose the start and end dates for your program, as well as the time of year in which you would like to participate.

A volunteering period can be as short as three days (minimum), or as long as three months maximum. If you wish to intern, a program duration will run from a minimum of one month to three months maximum.    

What does a volunteer or internship program entail?

As a volunteer or intern with the Excellence Center you will teach refugees conversational English.  With the assistance of qualified staff teachers, you will learn to teach interactively and in a student-centered environment.

As a part of your program, you will choose Arabic or German language instruction with one of our qualified language teachers.  If you choose Arabic instruction, you will have the advantage of being surrounded by native Arabic speakers who are refugees to Germany, many who are from Syria and Iraq.  This will allow you to practice the Arabic you learn in class and apply it to your daily communication skills.

You will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the Arabic culture of the refugees, as well as German culture. Immersed in German daily life is a great opportunity to learn the German lifestyle.  For the duration of your program, you will live with a local host family, partaking of the family’s daily life and routines. In addition, the Excellence Center will arrange excursions for you to historic and notable sites within the city of Halle.

Do I need to speak Arabic or German to participate?

No, you do not need to have any prior knowledge of Arabic or German.  The only language requirement is a proficiency and fluency in English, so that you are able to competently teach English. Speaking English will also enable you to communicate effectively with our staff who are all fluent in English.

How do I apply for a volunteer or internship program at the Excellence Center?

All you need to do is to send an email to  info@eceurope.org   Please type “Volunteer or Intern in Germany” in the subject line. The Center’s staff will contact you shortly and will send you the application form.

For a unique and satisfying experience in your life teaching others, apply now  for a volunteer or internship program with the Excellence Center in Europe!