The Learning Arabic and Teaching English in Germany program provides you with the opportunity to volunteer with refugees, immigrants, and Germans in the city of Halle (Saale), Germany, while studying the Arabic language and practicing it with native speakers from Syria, Sudan, and Palestine. While you volunteer with Volunteer in Germany, you will also become familiar with the Arabic and German cultures as you live your daily life in Halle.
Volunteers in Germany will meet many new people, internationals, and locals alike. Volunteers engage in community and educational activities during their program in Halle. This engagement includes interaction and volunteer work with refugees, many of whom are Syrian. Volunteers are welcomed year-round with volunteers participating from one to 13 weeks.
Offering accessible and affordable volunteering and internship programs in Halle, Germany, for native and non-native English speakers who are interested in helping the refugee community while learning Arabic, we offer a wide range of volunteer programs which include teaching English as a foreign language and studying and sharing information via workshops and community activities.
Volunteer to Teach English and Study Arabic in Germany is for all English native and non-native speakers. If you’re an undergraduate, graduate, professional, or retired individual looking for volunteer opportunities in Europe or Germany, this volunteer program is for you.
Summer Volunteer Programs for Learning Arabic and Teaching English
For people looking for volunteer programs or internships over the summer in Europe or Germany, the Volunteer in Germany organization offers great volunteer opportunities that span from May to September. These volunteer programs and internships are ideal for students, English native speakers, anyone with a summer break, and any individuals looking to volunteer on an extended visit. These summer volunteer programs in Germany combine Arabic language focus with learning, immersion, and engagement in culture and Arabic community in the city of Halle, Germany.
Qualifications
This volunteer program “Learning Arabic and Teaching English in Germany” is open to applicants who would like to help community members in Halle improve their English speaking skills. Volunteers do not need a university teaching or English degree to apply or participate. Although any academic degree is certainly welcomed, a degree is not required.
An applicant is required:
- To be over the age of 18;
- Must have a good attitude and be eager and open to learn;
- Must be fluent in English – native and non-native English speakers are welcome.
An applicant is NOT required to:
- Speak Arabic or German
- Have experience in teaching English
- Have any teaching certifications
Who Comes To Volunteer For Learning Arabic and Teaching English In Germany?
The largest proportion of our volunteers in Germany come from the United Kingdom, the United States, South Korea, Canada, Spain, Italy, Japan, China, Turkey, Singapore, Australia, and Poland.
We also host many volunteers from Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand. People of any nationality are welcome!
Reviews and Awards
The Volunteer in Germany organization has welcomed individuals from all over the world since 2018. While we continuously develop our programs to provide the best possible learning experience, our fundamental mission remains the same: to connect, teach, and develop individuals within the local and international community.
In 2019, we received our first “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards”, recognizing the Volunteer in Germany’s meaningful and unforgettable impact on the community of international travelers. Since then Volunteer in Germany was recognized as the 3rd best Volunteer Abroad Providers in the World in 2021, and was rated 2nd Most Fun opportunity in 2021 according to Gooverseas.com.
Volunteer in Germany’s “Volunteer for Learning Arabic and Teaching English” program has a wide range of positive reviews; these include:
- +746 Reviews (96.8%) on Gooverseas.com
- +160 Reviews (93%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials.
Volunteers Study Arabic in Germany While Teaching English To Others
Volunteers in Germany receive 3 hours of Arabic language courses per week with an Arabic teacher. Daily immersion offers volunteers ample opportunities to meet people who assist in practicing Arabic skills effectively. Volunteers can choose what kind of Arabic they would like to learn:
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- The Palestinian and Syrian dialects
- Shami or Levantine Arabic (Amiyya dialect)
- Mixed Program: (Modern Standard Arabic & Shami Arabic)
What Will I Be Doing As A Volunteer for Learning Arabic And Teaching English In Germany?
- The main thing you will do is teach two or three conversational English classes each week, either in an individual or a small class of persons, aged anywhere from 7 to 70 years old. You will be provided with teaching materials by the organization to teach creative lessons.
- You will arrange and organize English language activities and workshops that help our students practice the English language.
- Additionally, you will give two presentations: One presentation will focus on the use of the ViG teaching manual, and the second presentation will focus on the customs and traditions of your native country.
- Lastly, you will participate in weekly meetings with the director of the program, Rafat Shantir.
A Great Impact
Volunteers in Germany play a crucial role in contributing to local well-being and building pathways to understanding within the community. As we encourage volunteers to interact with locals and with members of the refugee community, many opportunities are offered on volunteer projects to support education and community development.
Our Volunteer and Internship programs in Germany are well-researched, targeted, and suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into the daily of Arabis and immigrants in Germany. We aim to make a long-term difference for the local community through the exchange of ideas and “walking in each other’s shoes”. Volunteering and interning is a unique opportunity to genuinely make an impact on your life as well as others including youth, women, refugees, and community members in Halle, Germany.
Benefits Of The Volunteering Program In Germany?
- You will gain valuable experience in teaching English as a foreign language
- Additionally, you will also learn creative teaching techniques and learn how to wisely plan English classes to achieve the best results.
- One of your Arabic teachers will teach you Arabic for three hours per week, and you will practice it with local Arabs.
- You will participate in educational, social, and community activities organized by us. These gatherings aim to provide a space where locals, refugees, and program participants can meet and get to know one another.
- Volunteering here will enable you to experience the hospitality of Arabs and Arabic cultures by being a part of the Volunteer in Germany organization’s activities.
- You will explore the beautiful city of Halle, Germany. During your three-day weekend, Friday through Sunday, you are free to travel throughout Germany.
- You will live with a German or refugee host family and build a relationship with them.
- We will share in a daily breakfast at the office with the ViG community.
- You will build friendships with other interns and volunteers.
- After the program, you will receive a participation certificate and a recommendation letter.
| Brief Information of the Program |
| Place of Program | Halle, Germany |
| Program Fees | 300€ – Euro a week |
| Age | 18-70 Years Old |
| Minimum Duration | One Week |
| Timeframe | Short Term Spring Break Summer Winter Year Round |
| Travel Type | Budget Family Older Travelers Solo Women |
| Maximum Duration | 13 Weeks |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible – Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Program Language | English |
| Days off | Three days a week (Fri – Sun) |
| Arabic Lessons | 3 Hours a Week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya |
| Educational Degree | Not Required |
| University Credit | Available |
When Can I Start And End My Volunteering Program In Germany?
Volunteer in Germany in Germany is looking for volunteers year round. Applicants decide when they wish to start and end their volunteer experience, and the Volunteer in Germany (ViG) makes it happen. You have maximum flexibility in deciding your start and finish dates. You can volunteer from 1 – 13 weeks.
A Day In The Life Of A Volunteer In Germany
The volunteer starts their day with a breakfast at the office at 10:00 a.m. On designated weeks the volunteer may be asked to help prepare the breakfast. Once breakfast is done, the volunteer meets their students for the first English class of the day. After this, morning classes last for two hours with a fifteen-minute break in the middle.
Following the class, the volunteer takes a break for lunch, either to cook something at the office or to go out to eat with the other interns and volunteers. In the afternoon you might teach another class or find yourself studying Arabic until the office closes at 6 p.m. Volunteers in Germany are asked to assist in one cleaning duty per week.
“Learning Arabic and Teaching English” Program’s Fees
The Volunteer in Germany charges a fee of 300€ a week, the cost includes:
- A tour in Halle
- Breakfast
- An accommodation
- In-country and pre-departure support
- Arabic classes (3 Hours a week)
- Certificate of completion
What Does The Application Process Look Like?
- The participant emails the Volunteer in Germany to receive an application.
- The participant fills out the application and sends it back to us.
- We review the application with our team.
- We might invite you for a Skype or Zoom call.
- If selected for the program, we will send you an acceptance letter and a contract.
- You will need to sign the contract and send it back to us.
- You pay the fees.
- You are ready to come to Germany and join the program. Welcome.
Do I Need A Teaching English As A Foreign Language (TEFL) Certificate?
No, having the TEFL certificate is not a requirement. You will be provided with a teaching manual and materials. This program is designed so that you gain experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language.
When Can I Apply And For How Long Can I Volunteer?
This volunteer opportunity is open year-round. You can apply at any time throughout the year. YOU choose your start and end dates. The minimum period of participation is one week.
Traveling to Germany on Your Own?
Following your arrival, you will regularly meet many refugees, immigrants, and other internationals, as well as Germans. The members of the community are interesting people with a variety of interests. The Volunteer in Germany organization hosts many international visitors from all over the world who will be studying, volunteering at other organizations, visiting, or volunteering at the office.
Moreover, you will be engaging with them in educational and community activities that we organize. Everyone at the Volunteer in Germany organization in Halle (Saale) – students, international visitors, and staff – is one big family, and there are always activities to do together.
Visa to Germany
If you are coming from a European country that has signed the Schengen agreement, then you do not need a visa to enter Germany. For those who come from countries that are a part of this program, you are permitted to stay in Germany for up to three months.
Furthermore, all other travelers will need to apply for a Schengen visa to enter Germany. This visa will allow you to enter and stay in Germany for a maximum period of 3 months (90 days). Another important thing to note is that this visa prohibits visa-holders from getting a job (even as a freelance) during their stay.
How to Get the Application Form?
Please send an email of interest to Info@eceurope.org, with “Volunteer for Learning Arabic and Teaching English in Germany” Program in the subject line. Once we receive the email, we will send you the application form.
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