1. Program Overview (fill in for each induction)

• Program name: [Program name]
• Season / dates: [Season or intake dates]
• Location(s): Juthour / Mashjar Juthour, near Beit Jala, Palestine (adapt if different)
• Primary focus: [Ecology, ecological education, land and water infrastructure, community gatherings and events, etc.]
• Program leads / main contacts:
  • On‑the‑ground coordinator (OTG): [Name]
  • Remote / admin contact: [Name / email]
• Languages used: Arabic / English (add other languages as relevant)

1.1 Preface (adapt tone as needed)

This induction pack is intended to offer honest and open communication for volunteers to reflect on and consider. Your contributions are deeply important, and your presence is valued.

Because of the occupation of Palestine and the wider conditions we are working within, we need consistency and safety to be reflected in how we engage together. Relationships and trust are built through continuity, shared work, and mutual showing up over time.

If you have any considerations, questions, or concerns as you read this, please reach out to a volunteer coordinator. Contact details will be shared with you directly.

1.2 Program Story and Context (customize for your project)

Use this section to tell the story of the land, community, or project you are inviting volunteers into.

You can adapt the following structure:

• Where the place is and what kind of landscape it is.
• A short history of the land and people (continuity and fracture).
• How the current stewards or family re‑entered relationship with the land.
• The long‑term vision and why volunteers are part of it.

You might also name a few key commitments (edit or replace the list below):

• Arboretum / biodiversity – A living library of native and regionally adapted trees and plants.