Dear candidate,
Thank you for your interest in an internship at B'Tselem. We would like to provide a few more details about interning with us, and also to ask you a few questions about yourself. Please carefully read this information, including the terms and conditions, and return the completed questionnaire and resume at your earliest convenience to hannah@btselem.org. Please do not hesitate to ask any further questions you may have.
B'Tselem is proud to offer a few places each year to outstanding individuals that apply to intern at B'Tselem. All interns are an integral part of B’Tselem’s office. They therefore have the opportunity to participate in the day to day operation of a human rights organization and to learn about all aspects of our work: monitoring and documentation, research, public outreach and advocacy. Depending on the situation, interns may have the opportunity to accompany field visits in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, as well as attend briefings and other events and trainings. 
Interns are relied upon for tasks that are important to the work of the organization and must treat their responsibilities with the outmost seriousness, even if some of these tasks are administrative or technical. Typically, an internship will involve a good deal of mundane work – and we need you to be happy to do it and enthusiastic to help. Depending on your skills and timeframe, we may be able to give you more substantive projects as you go along
B’Tselem usually has one or two interns at any given time. Interns may work either full or part-time. The specific tasks performed by interns vary depending on our current projects, and the skills of the particular intern. Interns will be matched to a department and a specific staff member who will be responsible for their training and oversee their internship. Because B’Tselem’s office functions mainly in Hebrew and Arabic, interns with a command of these languages are able to participate in a wider range of office activities. For non-Hebrew/Arabic speakers, English fluency is required.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we appreciate your patience with what may appear to be a delayed response time. B'Tselem endeavors to match interns to positions based upon their skills, interests, and the organization's needs. B'Tselem cannot guarantee a placement for all interested applicants.
Sincerely,
Hannah Green
International Relations Associate

Terms and Conditions

•	Applicant must provide their own health insurance while in Israel. The intern will submit a copy of the personal health insurance form upon the start of the internship.
•	B'Tselem cannot provide housing for applicants.
•	B'Tselem does not provide financial support (plane tickets, salary, etc.) for its volunteers and interns.
•	Applicants will not claim or be given employee status with B'Tselem at any time.
•	The responsibility of attainment of a proper travel visa to Israel, sustainment, its renewal (if needed), and any other dealing with Israel's border and immigration authorities rests solely in the hands of the applicants.  Applicants commit to providing only accurate information to the Israeli authorities. 
•	B'Tselem will provide training and proper guidance when necessary during the program.
•	B'Tselem reserves the right to end any intern's or volunteer's program at any time for any reasonable reason. Interns will not be entitled to any compensation or refund in the event that their work with B’Tselem ends.
•	B’Tselem will reimburse interns for their travel expenses on public transportation, within Israel and the oPt, for their work at B’Tselem. 

I request that B'Tselem consider my application to intern at B'Tselem. I have read the above paragraphs and understand that placement is not guaranteed. If I accept an internship or volunteer placement, I agree to carry out my responsibilities with the outmost seriousness and fulfill my responsibilities in the time and manner agreed upon.  

With my signature below, I hereby declare that I agree to the terms of this statement.

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Questionnaire
Now that you know a little more about the internship, we would like to know a little about you, in order to ensure a successful placement. Please answer the following questions sincerely.
Name		
Age		
Nationality		
Email		
Internship Dates		
Hours a week		

SECTION I
Language Proficiency: (From 1 – Excellent; to 5 – Poor)
	Writing             	Speaking         	Reading Comprehension	
English				
Hebrew				
Arabic				
Other?				

Computer skills: (From 1 – Excellent; to 5 – Poor)
Conducting research on the Internet		
Microsoft Office		
Basic programming		
CRM software		
Website management		
Ability to learn new computer programs		

Please list any further computer/technical skills you have: (From 1 – Excellent; to 5 – Poor)

		

Organizational skills: (From 1 – Excellent; to 5 – Poor)
Ability to work under pressure		
Ability to meet deadlines		
Ability to work as part of a team		
Ability to work independently		

 Personality traits: (From 1 – Strong; to 5 – Weak)
 Well-organized		
Responsible		
Fast Learner		
Creative		
Initiative		
Technical		

SECTION II
What are your preferences between these different working areas: (From 1-Most Wanted; to 6-Least Want)
Conducting an independent project		
Assisting with the research and writing of papers		
Assisting with event coordination		
Assisting with fund-raising and international correspondence		
Assisting with electronic mailing lists and subscriptions in the CRM		
Managing archival work, translations, tables, pictures and graphics		
SECTION III
Please sincerely answer the following questions (maximum 1 page):
1.	Where does your interest in B’Tselem, Human Rights and the Israel-Palestinian question come from? 
2.	What relevant education/knowledge do you have?
3.	What relevant skills do you have? What can you contribute?
4.	Would you be happy helping with administrative/technical work at the office?
5.	What are your expectations from the Internship?
6.	Other information you would like to add?

THANK YOU!