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This is the name you will use in all communications with us and in Palestine. While not required, we recommend choosing a name that is not your legal name for security reasons. When deciding on a name, keep in mind that people from all over the world will have to remember and pronounce this name. If you prefer to use your regular name (first name only), you can.
Your email address should not contain your legal name and should be encrypted, such as protonmail, if possible.
It is useful for us to know whare you are based
Please write a minimum of 3 sentences explaining why you would like to volunteer with JVS. This is our chance to get to know you so please add as much detail as you can.
Please write 2- 3 sentences. Again, this is our chance to get to know you.
Please write 2- 3 sentences. Again, this is our chance to get to know you.
Do you speak Arabic?
It is important to us that volunteers understand the conditions we are working in and the principles that guide us. Please read each of the following statements carefully and check the box to confirm you understand them
1. This work requires a very high level of self-reliance, groundedness, flexibility, humility, patience, receptiveness to feedback, tolerance for uncertainty, and readiness to work with other activists of different backgrounds in a messy and constantly fluctuating environment. (copy)
2. JVS is a Palestinian-led organization opposed to all forms of oppression, including based on race, ethnicity, class, place of origin, gender identity, sexuality, physical ability, physical appearance, age, and religion.
3. Volunteers are expected to be anti-Zionist, anti-occupation, anti-apartheid, anti-fascist, and anti-sectarian.
4. The situation is difficult, tense, and dangerous. There is no safety under occupation. Israel's occupation is characterized by arbitrary violence. Though internationals, especially white internationals, are generally safer than Palestinians, internationals in Palestine have been detained, arrested, deported, injured and some internationals have been killed by the occupation. Volunteers with JVS will not be placed in high-risk situations, and most of the work is educational, agricultural, medical, or cultural but volunteers must be aware of the risk of travelling to occupied territory. Before going to Palestine, volunteers are required to be vetted and to attend an online orientation.
5. Volunteers are expected to cover their own flights and living expenses. This includes 30 NIS/day for housing, 100 NIS/week for transport, and 80 NIS/month for phone service. . Many volunteers fundraise to cover their trips and are successful.
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