Short Term Volunteer Projects In Germany (1-13 Weeks)

We met many volunteers from different backgrounds and had German class together. I am a totally beginner of German and the lessons aroused my interests in it. Also, we would have breakfast together almost every morning and it is a good chance to know more about each other. People here are friendly and helpful so they made the experience even nicer. It would be perfect if there are more volunteering opportunities for us. I strongly recommend future volunteers can plan to stay at least 3 weeks here to have more volunteering opportunities. Overall, the experience is unique and meaningful to me.

It was a very good stay even though I was only there for one week. the experience enriched my cultural understanding and kick-started my journey to learn Arabic. Also, it gave me a unique opportunity to come in contact with new people in a short period of time. It’s an extremely open and easy going atmosphere, so you quickly get to know people. The teaching part is the easiest part but also very fun. I would definitely recommend the Excellence Center to anyone who has an interest in cultures or languages. Looking back I’m sad I was only able to be there for one week.

Hello my name is Lord, and this is my third time coming back to Halle to work with the Excellence Center! I love the community of people here and the work they do. I come back to Germany using the German I learned from my teacher Muaz, and my German has significantly improved each time I have returned! The city is beautiful and I love coming to Germany but it wouldn't be the same without the wonderful connections that I've made here. Thanks to the environment Rafat provides, the lessons from my great teacher Muaz and hanging out with my best friend Ali, my experience in Halle and the Excellence Center is unforgettable and it keeps me coming back!

I recently had the pleasure of volunteering at The Excellent Center in Halle, Germany, and I cannot speak highly enough about my experience. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and the feeling of being part of something amazing.

Their commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the center, and their dedication to making you feel like family is beyond anything I could have imagined.

The staff's remarkable dedication to their craft and commitment to excellence is truly admirable, making my time here an uplifting experience.

With a focus on empowerment and positive change, the center's educational initiatives spark curiosity and inspire individuals to embrace their potential for growth and development.

Overall, my experience at The Excellent Center was nothing short of exceptional. I highly recommend this center to anyone seeking a truly enriching experience. Thank you to the entire team for your outstanding service and dedication! You have made a lasting impact on me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful community.

Anyone "thinking" about joining the Excellence Center Europe family should "Just Do It" (in the words of Nike!)

My experience at The Excellence Center has been absolutely amazing! It started a little rough with a lack of communication. So much so, I was concerned about the legitimacy of the program! However, from the day I boarded the plane until the day I departed, I wondered "Why was I so nervous/scared/filled with anxiety?" From that day forward, communication was explicit! Dušan contacted me while I was still in the states; he met me at the train station...he immediately took me out to eat with group; he took me to my host family home, the host family was incredible! (By the way, whenever Martin and Robert visit the states, I got you!) Everything good I thought would happen was 10 times better!

Learning and teaching: Arabic was the language I chose to study while teaching English. *The decision to learn Arabic in a German speaking city was definitely a learning curve independent of all other learning taking place.* My Arabic teachers, Moaz and Ali, are AMAZING! Moaz seems more comfortable exploring and teaching history and he's VERY GOOD at it! He shares his experiences with descriptive visuals to describe the narrative in detail, giving the audience the illusion as if we're experiencing events in real time.... Ali is a really good teacher! He's passionate about teaching, patient, kind and overall a very nice guy! I didn't know ANY Arabic! However, I left with a strong foundation in reading and writing Arabic, (before now, I thought was impossible) in which I can continue building. Besides, anyone who can effectively teach Arabic to an American English speaker with a deep southern accent and not loose their cool has so much respect from me! These young men provided lessons beyond the pencil, paper and walls of the classroom. I pray God continually bless them beyond measure!

I am so blessed to have cross paths with this community of people! I came as a teacher, ready to provide service; having no idea of the transformation taking place in my own life. Today, I'm leaving having gain so much more than EVER anticipated; not only as a student of arabic, yet a student of history, humanity, perseverance, and resilience.

If you are looking for an opportunity to get out of your comfort zone, The Excellence Center Europe is the perfect solution.

Thank you EC Europe for life's lessons that undoubtably provides perspective for what's truly important. I pray we meet again, soon!
❤️🤍💙~Marcia

The ten weeks I spent at the Excellence Center in Europe this summer was really one of the best experiences of my life. I truly have never had a better summer. I took part in the Volunteer in Media & Journalism Program because I am a current student of journalism and German, and there isn't a better program out there that offers both valuable experience in media and language lessons as part of the same contract.
As someone who has always been kind of slow to open up to strangers, I was worried about coming here and feeling lonely or not making friends, but the emphasis the Center puts on building community and making everyone feel welcome and comfortable quickly made those worries go away. I have met people here that I am sure I will be friends with for the rest of my life, and I have gotten to know so many people from around the world that I never would've gotten the chance to meet otherwise.
The work I did here in media and journalism was fulfilling for me, both professionally and personally, and the freedom I was given to do the kind of writing and work I wanted to do was wonderful and empowering. I feel like I was able to grow so much here as a writer, worker, and friend.
Even if you have never left your home country before or think you might not be able to fit in here easily, I wholeheartedly encourage you to take the leap and come to the Excellence Center. It will unquestionably be one of the most memorable experiences of your life, and I promise you won't regret it.
I plan to return to visit the little family we have here as soon as possible, and I will miss the Center and the staff immensely.

The Excellence Center provides a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where volunteers can easily find students to teach and a supportive staff. Rafat does a great job of providing volunteers with many ways to be involved with the community. He also organizes so many fun opportunities to build morale and give everyone time to get to know one another. It’s easy to feel supported and at home, especially for those who haven’t traveled abroad often or at all. I would highly recommend this program for anyone who is open minded, likes or wants to travel, and enjoys helping others. The German and Arabic language lessons they provide are intensive and taught by very knowledgeable, native speakers.

This experience was super fun and I don't regret a single moment of it. I have met so many amazing people who will be my friends for many years to come. Without this program, none of that would have happened; but it did, and I'm grateful. It's super fun teaching English and its super fun learning German in the country where the language was created. The staff here is super nice and welcoming, and there was never a moment where I felt unwelcome or out of place while at the center. It really is like one big family in many ways. 10/10 would totally go again.