Volunteer or Intern with us! Know Thy Heritage, Inc.

1Instructions

2General Information

3Internship Goals

4Post-Primary Education

5Employment and Experiences

6Language and Skills

7Citizenship Information

8Hobbies

9Additional Information

10Documents

11Signature

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

INTERN/VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
The KTH Internship Placement Program is designed to match skilled and passionate individuals with a compatible Palestinian organization in need, whether that be KTH or a number of other initiatives in the region. We believe that each individual passionate for Palestine has a unique role to play in its development. We help you realize this role and connect you where you will be most effective.

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 in Palestine through KTH?
  2. What goals are you expecting to achieve personally and for Palestinians collectively through the KTH Internship Placement program?
  3. What occupation interests you and why?
  4. Are there specific professional skills or experience do you hope to gain through a KTH Internship Placement?
  5. What personal gifts or unique perspectives will YOU personally bring to the organization you are placed with, whether KTH or another initiative? How will you give back that organization and to its mission through your specific skill set and passions?
  6. Are you a KTH Alumni? If so, please state the year you traveled with the program and how your KTH experience influenced you to apply to this program.
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.
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 (physical signature) by those recommending you.
  2. Letters should be sent via email to kth@hcef.org 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 kth@hcef.org from the organizational/company e-mail of the person recommending you.
  5. Each letter must be addressed to “The KTH 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.

APPLICANT GENERAL INFORMATION
Full Name*
Title First Middle Last
Social Security #
Your date of Birth
Home Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email address
Enter Email Confirm Email

APPLICANT’S INTERNSHIP GOALS
Internships typically last for a minimum of 10 weeks, and a maximum of 1 year.
What is the earliest date you can begin your internship?
What is the latest date you can complete your internship?
What is the ideal length of time you would like to spend at your internship?
*Please note that 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 for your internship.

APPLICANT’S POST-PRIMARY EDUCATION
(most recent first)
1)
School Name Completion level Major GPA GPA in major (optional):
Coursework in your field of interest
2)
School Name Completion level Major GPA GPA in major (optional):
Coursework in your field of interest
3)
School Name Completion level Major GPA GPA in major (optional):
Coursework in your field of interest

APPLICANT’S EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
1) Organization or group name
Begin Date of involvement
End Date of involvement
Please briefly describe your responsibilities and specific projects
individually or as part of a team
2) Organization or group name
Begin Date of involvement
End Date of involvement
Please briefly describe your responsibilities and specific projects
individually or as part of a team
3) Organization or group name
Begin Date of involvement
End Date of involvement
Please briefly describe your responsibilities and specific projects
individually or as part of a team

CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION
Citizenship(s)
Passport #
List for each country of citizenship
Do you have the Palestinian I.D. (huwīya/ بطاقة هوية)?*
- Yes
- No
What is your full name?
Please write the four names that appear on your ID
If you have an active Palestinian I.D., you may not be able to participate in the KTH Internship Placement Program due to current political restrictions outside our control. Please fill in above the four names that appear on your I.D. and your I.D. number. With this information we will attempt to confirm whether or not you are eligible to travel to Palestine.

APPLICANT’S SPORTS, HOBBIES
Please list any sports, hobbies and personal interests.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please describe any previous visits to and/or your familiarity with Palestine. Please include the dates of any previous visits.
How did you hear about Know Thy Heritage and this internship placement program? If you are a KTH Alumni, please note the year you traveled and how your experience influenced your decision to apply.
If you heard from a personal friend or relative, please provide his or her name.
If applicable, what is your family’s history in relation to Palestine? Please briefly describe your family’s past in Palestine and any events since leaving Palestine which you feel are significant.
If possible please use full names of relatives you mention.
Additional Comments

UPLOAD YOUR FILES
Please upload a recent photo for yourself*
Max. file size: 30 MB.
Please upload your CV*
Max. file size: 30 MB.
Please upload your Cover Letter*
Max. file size: 30 MB.

APPLICANT SIGNATURE
- In signing this application I certify that all of the information included is true and accurate. I have answered all of the questions truthfully and to the best of my ability.
Signature of Applicant
Applicants may be contacted by the KTH Internship Placement Committee for more information or to set up an interview. You will be notified if you are approved for a specific internship position through the KTH Internship Placement Program. Upon placement, additional forms, guidelines, and contracts must be submitted in order to secure your internship position.

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

Thank you for your interest!!

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Volunteer or Intern with us!

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

INTERN/VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

APPLICANT GENERAL INFORMATION

APPLICANT’S INTERNSHIP GOALS

APPLICANT’S POST-PRIMARY EDUCATION

APPLICANT’S EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

LANGUAGE AND SKILLS

CITIZENSHIP INFORMATION

APPLICANT’S SPORTS, HOBBIES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UPLOAD YOUR FILES

APPLICANT SIGNATURE