Description of Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program

The Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program is one of the most important programs offered by the Palestinian Center in Hebron. This program seeks to acquaint participants with Palestinian agricultural issues in meeting the needs of Palestinian society and the support of the Palestinian economy.

In order to identify the nature of agricultural work, the Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program is comprised of discussions, presentations, and field trips to nurseries and agricultural areas. The program addresses the strategic importance of agriculture as a supportive pillar of Palestinian society; that is, as a source of individual and national income.

The Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program highlights the obstacles imposed by the Israeli occupation on farmers, such as the confiscation of land, the closure of parts of the land in order to transform it into military zones, the establishment of settlements, and the construction of bypass roads, in addition to the looting of waters.

Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program Aspects

This program focuses on two main aspects: Theoretical-Practical & Linguistic-Social :

Theoretical & Practical

• This program includes field visits through a guide who speaks fluent English to meet with farmers and specialists in the agricultural and environment sector, in addition to meeting with owners of farms and nurseries.

• Participants are taken on field trips to farms, agricultural lands, nurseries, and greenhouses to identify the agricultural challenges imposed by the occupation, which stunts the development of the agricultural sector, and, in turn, directly impacts the Palestinian economy.

Linguistic & Social Aspect

• The center will provide you with weekly Arabic language classes and a real opportunity to practice the language with native speakers during your stay in Palestine.

• The program also will provide you with the opportunity to participate in the social, educational, and cultural activities organized by the center. These activities target children and youth especially, and it seeks to develop their skills in various educational and social fields.

The Benefits of Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program

• You will meet farmers, and specialists in the agricultural sector and will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions of them.
• You will take field trips to farms, agricultural lands, nurseries, and greenhouses in the city and local area.
• You will have the opportunity to organize workshops or trainings on a topic related to the program, or trainings that present various skills such as academic writing, writing biography, drawing, first aid, theater, music, and any other skills that you would like to present and teach the Palestinian community.
• You will be immersed in the Palestinian community, culture, and daily life.
• You will visit historical sites, including a refugee camp in Hebron.
• You will study three hours per week spoken Arabic.
•  You are provided with accommodations, either residing with a Palestinian host family or at our dorm.
• You will eat a Palestinian breakfast every morning with other international volunteers and staff.

Agriculture & Environment in Palestine Program Fees

What does the participation fee include?

The participation fee mentioned above includes :

• A guide who speaks fluent English
• Field visits.
• Accommodation (Host family or at our dorm).
• Local visits including a refugee camp, the Old City with its famous Ibrahimi Mosque, and the souqs, to name just a few.
• Three hours of Arabic a week.
• Daily Palestinian breakfast.
• Certificate of participation and a recommendation letter.

Internship DAILY Schedule

Event	Breakfast	Meetings/Visits	English Class	Lunch Time	Activities	Free Time
Time	9:30 – 10:15	10:15 – 13:00	13:00 – 14:30	14:30 – 15:30	15:30 – 17:30	17:30 – Open

• Meetings/Visits: Meeting with activists, and governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as organizing or participating (optional) in a workshop or training related to the program’s topic.
• English Class: Individual class (one to one) – Conversational English Lessons using our teaching material.
• Activities: Arabic Class, tour in the city of Hebron, visit a refugee camp, PowerPoint presentation or participating in social or educational indoor/outdoor activities, meeting reflection.
• Free Time: Dinner together, evenings at the center, night outs, free activities.
• Days off: Two days including Friday (weekend in Palestine) and you pick another day freely.
• The schedule may be subject to a little change.

What is the Application Process?

• First, send us an email asking for the application form.
• We send you the application, you fill out the application and send it back to us.
• Our team reviews your application. We may invite you for an interview by means of a Skype/WhatsApp call.
• If you are selected after the interview, we will send you a confirmation form which you fill out and return to us.
• We prepare and send you the Invitation Letter and the Contract.  We will also send you the invoice for payment, which will include all the information regarding payment options.  
• You will sign the contract and make payment in order to reserve your place in the program.
• We will send you an Orientation Booklet and travel instructions. These two items will provide you with all the information on how to get to Hebron and contact the Center. One of our coordinators will provide his/her contact number within an email sent to you.  

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Who can apply?

Persons between the ages of 18 and 70 are eligible to apply and participate in the program. 

Do I need to know how to speak Arabic?

No, interns are not obligated to know Arabic. The center places you at the correct level for language instruction.

Information Regarding the Agriculture & Environment Program

Place of Program	Hebron, Palestine
Program Fees	Starting From 315$ – American Dollar
Age	18-70 Years Old
Minimum Duration	1 Week
Maximum Duration	12 Weeks
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline	No Deadline
Program Language	English
Days off	Two days including Fridays
Arabic Lessons	3 Hours a Week – Standard Arabic Or Ammiya
Educational Degree	Not Required
University Credit	Available

Can I combine this program with another internship program?

Yes, this program can be combined with one or more of the other internship programs the center offers. This means that you choose for example (one week or more regarding this program & one week or more regarding another one). Don’t worry, you only fill out one application for the combined programs!

Can I add more Arabic hours to my hours in the program?

Yes, interns can add additional Arabic language instruction hours. Each extra hour costs $20.00. Please mention this in your application.   

Can I extend my program duration while I am there?

Yes, interns are allowed to extend their participation period. In this case, interns must inform the Center Coordinator at least one week before the end of the current program.  

When can I apply to the Program?

Applicants have the flexibility to decide when they would like to join a program as an intern. We are very flexible when it comes to starting and ending dates. Applicants also choose their length of participation, which is a minimum of one week.

Living Cost	Approx. 50$ a Week
Meals Provided	Daily Breakfast at the Center
Accommodation	At a Host Family or at Our Dorm
Weekend	On Friday
Wifi Access	At the Center, Host Family & Our Dorm
Currency	Israeli Shekel (NIS)
Transportation	Taxies & Mini-Vans
Weather	Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C)
Airport	Ben Gurion Airport in Israel – No Airport in Palestine

Do I need a visa to enter Palestine? 

The Israeli government requires a visa for entry into Israel:

• Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge Israel-Jordan border crossing.

• Tourist visas are valid for 90 days. Most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.

Traveling Solo to Palestine

Traveling to Palestine, whether with someone or alone, is an interesting and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Safety is always a concern no matter where you travel, but with common sense and planning, your trip can be enjoyable, fun, and worry-free, as well as save you money.

People in Palestine are very friendly, and they are enthusiastic and eager to help and talk to people from different cultures and countries. The opportunity to interact with an international will make a Palestinian’s day; this, in turn, will make your trip more enjoyable and interesting. If you are traveling alone, your solitariness will make you more approachable than if you are traveling as a group member.

Do not let your fears and apprehensions paralyze you and rob you of the adventure of a lifetime. Come to Palestine as a solitary traveler and experience its fascinations and beauties. It has been said that “the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”.  Allow yourself to read the whole book – a book you will never forget!

How to apply or ask for additional information?

Please send an email to Mr. Mutaz Tamimi at info@palestineinternships.org. Please type Agriculture in Palestine Program in the subject line. We will then contact you back!

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