HCEF INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT PROGRAM; Work to learn and give in Palestine!

INTERN/VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. You must submit a 1-page-maximum signed cover letter with your application which answers the following important questions.
   1. Why do you want an internship with HCEF?
   2. What goals are you expecting to achieve personally and for Palestinians collectively through the HCEF internship program?
   3. What occupation interests you and why?
   4. Are there specific professional skills or experience do you hope to gain through an HCEF Internship?
   5. What personal gifts or unique perspectives will YOU personally bring to this organization as an HCEF intern? How will you give back to HCEF and to its mission?
2. You must submit a 1-page resume or CV with your application. If applicable, this should include your work history of the last 3 positions or more. For more information on CV’s or resumes, contact HCEF’s USA offices. Contact information is at the bottom of this page.
3. 2 letters of recommendation from professors, academic advisors, supervisors, coaches, or other adult mentors, MUST be submitted in order for your application to be considered complete.
   1. the two (2) letters of recommendation must be signed (actual signature) by those recommending you.
   2. Letters should be sent as scanned PDF attachments*.
   3. The letters should be on letterhead and include the recommender’s title and complete contact information.
   4. Recommendation letters must be sent to agalvan@hcef.org from the organizational/company e-mail of the person recommending you.
   5. Each letter must be addressed to “The HCEF Internship Placement Committee”
4. Do not exceed the space provided for each response. If you require additional space, please use the additional page at the end of your application.
5. You must submit 1 profile photo of yourself electronically.
6. Your application must be signed (actual signature) by you.

Internships typically last for a minimum of 10 weeks, and a maximum of 1 year.

*Please note that in the event you are placed in our regional office in Bethlehem. Due to the political situation in the occupied Palestinian Territories, entry into the country and visa renewal is up to the state of Israel. There is very little we can do as an organization to guarantee the state of Israel will grant you re-entry.

Please note Arabic proficiency is NOT a prerequisite.Place a number in the box next to your self-assessed level in each skill (Listening comprehension, speaking, reading & writing) for each language which you understand, speak, read and/or write. Thank you for your complete honesty

Skill Level Descriptions

• (1) Beginner: Understands/can say a few polite words or phrases.
• (2) Intermediate: Can understand basic topics/express oneself intelligibly, even if slowly, with some pauses or with lapses into ones first language.
• (3) Proficient: Understands most words in native conversation or text/can express oneself correctly and eloquently on a wide variety of topics, and does NOT require word-for-word translation to learn new vocabulary or concepts.

Applicants may be contacted by HCEF for more information or to set up an interview. You will be notified if you are approved for a specific internship position through the HCEF Internship Placement Program. Upon placement, additional forms, guidelines, and contracts must be submitted in order to secure your internship position.

HCEF staff will do their best to match your application to the ideal position. HCEF cannot guarantee an internship position.

Thank you for your interest!!