Section II (of V)
Volunteer Assesment
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What do you hope to gain from participating in the Summer Program? Be detailed (30 words minimum). List your goals and expectations. *
Personal References:
Personal Reference #1 *
Personal Reference #2
Do you have a criminal record? *
Yes No
If yes, please explain
Relevant Experience:
Please be detailed and specific: *
Strengths and Weaknesses
Please be detailed and specific: *
Education:
Degrees earned/in progress: *
Volunteer Opportunity Interests Below is a list of some of the most common types of volunteer placements in Palestine. Please rank your level of interest in each type of volunteer opportunity from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest)
Working with kids (summer camps/sports camps) *
1 (no interest) 2 (low interest) 3 (somewhat interested) 4 (interested) 5 (very interested)
Tutoring/Teaching English (Teens/College age students) *
1 (no interest) 2 (low interest) 3 (somewhat interested) 4 (interested) 5 (very interested)
Web Design *
1 (no interest) 2 (low interest) 3 (somewhat interested) 4 (interested) 5 (very interested)
Administrative (research, grant writing, office work, editing documents) *
1 (no interest) 2 (low interest) 3 (somewhat interested) 4 (interested) 5 (very interested)
Activism (environment, peacemaking, law, media, human rights) *
1 (no interest) 2 (low interest) 3 (somewhat interested) 4 (interested) 5 (very interested)
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Section IV (of V)
Arabic Proficiency Questionaire
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Please describe your current familiarity with the Arabic language *
I have no background in Arabic
I speak a little bit of Arabic/know a few words
I speak and read Arabic at a beginner's level
I speak and read Arabic at an intermediate/advanced level
I am fluent in Arabic
Have you ever studied Arabic for a semester or more at school? *
Yes No
Beginner Arabic : Beginner Arabic is designed to be a basic introduction to the language to those who have no previous exposure to Arabic or who have studied a little but need a refresher course.Intermediate Arabic : Students must have already taken some Arabic, know the Arabic alphabet, and be able to read and write simple Arabic sentences. This class will use an Arabic book that teaches Modern Standard Arabic using Arabic script. If you used transliteration only to learn Arabic than we highly recommend you begin studying the Arabic script before you arrive. Students in this class should have already taken at least 40 to 50 hours of Arabic instruction or its equivalent. Advanced Arabic : Students must have already acquired basic reading, writing, and speaking. This class will focus on improving vocabulary necessary to carry on basic conversations. This Students in this class should have completed 80 to 100 or more hours of Arabic instruction or its equivalent. Because many of our advanced students have studied different dialects in different contexts it is very difficult for us to provide a classroom learning environment that meets all advanced students needs. Therefore advanced students may be placed with a tutor for private instruction for a total of 15 hours of instruction.Opt Out : If you speak Arabic fluently, you can opt out of Arabic classes. We also let others opt out on a case-by-case basis if requested.
What level do you think you should be placed in? *
Beginner Intermediate Advanced Opt Out
How many hours or how many semesters have you studied Arabic?
What type(s) of Arabic have you studied (i.e. Egyptian colloquial, Syrian colloquial, modern standard, classical arabic, etc.)
Did you use transliteration or Arabic script in your studies?
Do you currently practice Arabic on a regular basis?
Yes No
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Section V (of V)
Liability Form
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Note: please print this form for your records .
I confirm that:1. All information I have provided in the registration process is correct to the best of my knowledge. 2. I appreciate the risks inherent to travel within the Middle East, including the risk of discomfort, delay,
inconvenience, changes to itinerary as well as physical and mental injury, disablement or death. I accept
that Holy Land Trust reserves the right to change the itinerary without notice, if circumstances require. 3. I am responsible for my own travel insurance arrangements and I accept that Middle East Fellowship or
Holy Land Trust will not be liable for loss of or damage to property, or for injury or death however arising. 4. I will maintain timetable and group decisions, particularly rendezvous times and places. 5. I will remain non-violent, both in speech and in actions, throughout my journey and visit 6. I accept that Middle East Fellowship or Holy Land Trust and its agents reserve the right to remove
individuals from the program whose behavior, in the sole opinion of our staff, puts themselves or anyone
in danger. 7. I accept that I will be removed from the program if I participate in any activity that Holy Land Trust or
Middle East Fellowship and its agents deems culturally inappropriate for the Middle East. 8. I understand that trying to conduct and plan a program under a military occupation is extremely difficult
and I will not hold Holy Land Trust or Middle East Fellowship or its agents responsible for any difficulties
in my travel plans that may arise because of my participation in this program or decision to visit the
Occupied Territories. 9. I understand and accept that Middle East Fellowship and Holy Land Trust reserves the right to use photos taken during the Palestine summer encounter with my image and likeness in any official Palestine Summer Encounter promotional material.10. I accept that my entry and exit strategy is my decision and I am responsible for the consequences of my
entry and exit strategy. I will not hold Holy Land Trust or Middle East Fellowship and any of its agents
responsible for any negative consequences that may occur from their recommended entry or exit
strategy. 11. I understand that payment for the trip is only partially refundable. Cancellation will result in the loss of
the registration fee and flight cost. In addition, if cancellation occurs less than 60 days before the official
start date of trip, participants will be liable for a $100 cancellation fee. If Holy Land Trust or Middle East
Fellowship is forced to cancel a trip for any reason, all payments will be refunded to participant with the
exception of the registration and any flight costs. 12. I understand that full payment is due two weeks prior to departure and that failure to pay on time will
result in cancellation of participation and loss of registration fee. 13. I understand that because I will be traveling and staying in Israel and the Occupied Territories I may be
questioned extensively, searched, and maybe refused entry. I will not hold Holy Land Trust or Middle
East Fellowship and any of its agents responsible if this occurs.
If you agree to all of the terms and conditions listed above, please type "I agree" in this field. Your application will not be considered complete until you have agreed to the terms and conditions above. *
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