[Netnews-action] Volunteer drivers needed for project to Palestine

[michael]

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From: sarah at olivecoop.com
Reply-To: sarah at olivecoop.com
To: Manchester at piper.riseup.net, contacts at piper.riseup.net
Subject: [manchesterforumpalestine] Volunteer drivers needed for project
to Palestine
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 16:08:15 +0100
           Volunteer drivers needed for project to Palestine


Two volunteer drivers are needed for an exciting venture to Palestine
and back..


On July 13th, 2005 a business man from Chester will be driving to
Palestine with the Caravan for Palestine convoy to collect Palestinian
olive oil for sale in the UK.  The van will try to drive back via the
Allenby Bridge to Jordan, through Syria, Turkey and into the EU.  


The intention is to develop an overland trade route for fairly traded
Palestinian olive oil, removing the need to use unreliable shipping
companies.  


The 3 to 4 week trip will also be an act of friendship between the
people of Palestine and Europe.


Most of the costs of the trip will be covered, but volunteers will be
expected to pay for their own living expenses such as food and
accommodation, and obtain an international drivers licence.  A sense of
humour is more essential than previous experience. 


If you'd like further details of this exciting venture, please contact
mary at olivecoop.com or 0161 273 1970.  For general guidance on visiting
Palestine, see www.olivecoop.com or new guidebook 'Palestine and
Palestinians'.


Olive Co-operative Ltd
Responsible tourism, trade and education in the Middle East
+44 (0)161 273 1970 or 0845 456 1472 (UK local rate)
www.olivecoop.com