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VOLUNTEERING

Omrit is an interdisciplinary learning experience and anyone is eligible to participate in the excavation without previous experience in archaeology. The 2010 season will run from late May to late June. The cost of the program is approximately $3000 (payable in two installments) and a deposit of $1500 is due by February 15, 2010.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The excavators stay at Kibbutz Kefar Szold in the Upper Galilee in the Bakfar guest houses managed by Gretta Tal. Only a five minute van ride from the site, Kefar Szold sits at the base of a hill on the 1967 border between Israel and Syria. The kibbutz features nicely-furnidshed, hotel-style rooms with air conditioning and kitchenettes. Normally, three people share a room. Recreation facilities include a large swimming pool, basketball courts, and an on site night club. Of particular interest is the unique sculpture gardens located at the entrance of the kibbutz. Kefar Szold prides itself on Galilee horse tours. Most supplies are available at the kibbutz store. Anything not found on the kibbutz can be bought at the nearest town, Qiryat Shemona. For more information about "the true experience of vacation in the Galilee," visit the official Kefar Szold web page at http://www.zimmer.co.il/sold/indexe.html . TEL: 011-972-4-690-7176; FAX: 011-972-4-690-7187

PACKING LIST

  • Pants
  • Shirts
  • Hat
  • Water Bottle(s)
  • Boots
  • Plenty of Socks
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bug Spray
  • Work Gloves
  • Plumb Bob
  • String
  • Tape Measure
  • Line Level
  • Trowel (about the size of your hand; Marshaltown is the best brand)
  • Notebook & Writing Utensils
  • Pocket knife (Swiss Army)
  • Passport
  • Money/Traveler's Checks/ATM Card
  • Shorts
  • A Couple of Nicer Outfits
  • Sandals/Sneakers
  • Underwear
  • Various Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)
  • Bathing Suit
  • Camera
  • Mesh Laundry Bag*

* The kibbutz does our all laundry together once a week and really appreciates the use of mesh laundry bags.


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