How to Work on a Socialist Farm

There are not many opportunities available today to work on a socialist farm, especially if you're interested in a temporary experience rather than immigrating to a country like North Korea or Cuba. The prime example of a socialist farm is the modern "kibbutz," which is Hebrew for "collective," in Israel. A staple of the early Zionist settlers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the kibbutz (plural: kibbutzim) is a purely socialist style of farming that has withstood the test of time, and regularly welcomes temporary volunteer laborers.

Instructions

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      Register with a kibbutz volunteer program (see Resources). You will have to fill out an application form and meet a few requirements. For example, you must be no younger than 19 and no older than 35.

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      Pay the required fees, which will typically include a registration fee, mandatory travel health insurance, and an Israeli visa. These fees vary from program to program, and you can expect to pay approximately $500.

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      Buy an airline ticket to Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, and arrange for transportation to the kibbutz. Do not buy your ticket before your application has been processed, unless you would like to visit Israel anyway.

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