2012 Season - Call for Volunteers

Volunteers are invited to join the 2011 season of the Bir Madhkur Project. The focus of the 2011 season will be on continuing the archaeological, landscape survey of the environs of Bir Madhkur with special attention to mapping the ancient agricultural features and documenting the course of the ancient Spice Route through the region.

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Dates for the 2012 Season:

Full Season - June 10 – July 22, 2012

Partial Season #1 (3 weeks): June 10 – June 30
Partial Season #2 (3 weeks): July 1 – July 22

Deadlines:

January 27, 2012	-	Deadline for Completed Application
February 17, 2012	-	DUE: Waiver; Completed Security Forms
March 1, 2012	-	DUE: Deposit; Physicians Statement
April 15, 2012	-	Final payment of fees

Eligibility & Acceptance:

There are no special requirements for eligibility. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and in GOOD HEALTH.

Generally, volunteers will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Because some funding opportunities for volunteers (see below) carry January or early February deadlines, early applications are encouraged.

The Dig Camp & Camp Life:

Plans are to base the project’s dig camp at or near the site of Bir Madhkur itself. Generally, the details of our housing are not finalized until shortly before the field season.

Contact the Project Director for further details.

Dig Fee:

* Cost: $2500 (full season = 6 weeks)

----------OR, one or more of the following options-----

Cost: $1350 (partial season #1 = 3 weeks)

Cost: $1350 (partial season #2 = 3 weeks)

 

Note: While on the project, dig fee covers room and board at the dig camp.

Deposit for dig fees: If accepted onto the project, you must send a deposit by March 1, 2012.

Deposit amounts:	$300 for Full Season Participants
	$300 for Partial Season Participants

Insurance::

Volunteers and staff must arrange for their own medical/accident insurance. Proof of insurance is REQUIRED of all applicants.

Travel Arrange ments::

All international travel arrangments and costs are the responsibility of the applicant. Contact information for travel agents who offer low airfares to and from Jordan will be provided.

 

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