Volunteers Handbook

UNESCOWorld Heritage Volunteers
Bahrain Fort , Kingdom of Bahrain
16-22 November 2013
Qal’at al-Bahrain - Ancient Harborand Capital of Dilmun - Cultural site inscribed in 2005

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Contents
Introduction Letter
Contact Persons
Organization Profile
VisionMission
Structure
Professional Volunteering
Major Financials Grants
Arab and GCC Award
Program InitiatedPrinciples of work
General Matter
Principle for group project (Work Camp)
Pre-departure Information
Visa
Currency
Immunization
Clothing
Electricity and Voltage
Travel Insurance
Phone
Pre-departure travel checklist
Country Profile
Accommodation
Program Schedule

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INTRODUCTION LETTER

Salam!
Personally I would like to thank you for taking an interest in volunteering with Good Word
Society (GWS). Our volunteers are highly valued and integral members of our organization.
Dedicated volunteers are essential to our team and to the success of GWS and all of ourprograms.

At GWS we are committed to providing a respectful, professional and positive environment
for everyone working and volunteering for the organization. We strive for equity, respect andfairness in the treatment of all staff and volunteers. This volunteer Handbook informvolunteers of about our organization, roles and responsibilities of volunteers, country profile,important travel tips and other useful information. I request you to go through this package
thoroughly. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at
m.awahab@hotmai.comor +00973 36637740.

I believe you will enjoy the time you spend here in your second country with us, and create
life long memories!

Brgds,

Mohamed Bukamal
Program CoordinatorGood Word Society

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CONTACT INFORMATN
It's important for you to keep the numbers provided with you at all times when you
come to Bahrain.

Mohamed Bukamal
Program Coordinator
Phone Number: +973 36637740
Email Address: m.awahab@hotmail.com

SaharFalamarzi
Project manager
Phone Number39: +973 39456562
Email Address:saharkhaled90@gmail.com

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Organization Profile
Vision:Toward civilmovementconsciouseducatedandawareoftheir needs andareabletoachieveinasocietybasedon justiceand equality
Mission:We are seeking NGO to go with the community, individuals and institutions and systems,
towards the growth and development and cooperate with all public and private actors on thedevelopment and prosperity of the nation and promote national unity.
And are going at it, advocacy and public awareness, and building institutional models of
excellence, and effective investment for community relations, in the context of integrationand participation.
We assure that what qualifies us to achieve this is our internal construction, and acomprehensive education associate education and good employment potential to carry our
message ably
Structure:
The Good Word Society is a young civil institution incepted in 2002 at the hands of a groupof loyal Bahraini young men, who found there is a dire need to establish a new public actionthat contributes to fulfilling societal requirements without discrimination; and thus deep root
loyalty and belonging by all community segments.
Professional Volunteering
Over the past few years, the Good Word Society worked in silence away from noise andpropaganda, because its actions speak for itself; and that its mission is to serve all society
segments in Bahrain regardless of their age or gender.
The Society accredited transparency and trust in the work of all working committees; andsought, since inception, to instill a new “spirit” into civil action, and thus has been able - withthe blessing of the Almighty God and the efforts of its members - to imprint its mark on thedevelopment of societal action. As such, it deserved to be awarded:- Democratic Rule Certificate:
The Society has distinct itself within a short period by virtue of diversifying its activities andexcellent programs; an issue that qualified it to assume a distinguished position and good
will in society. UNDP experts awarded it the Internal Democratic Rule Certificate following a
careful and comprehensive examination of the administrative and financial procedures, aswell as the minutes of meetings, files, publications, and programs. The certificate wasawarded by the National Center to Support Civil Organizations at a ceremony held for thispurpose.
- GCC Honoring:
The GCC Ministerial Council of Social Development Affairs
honored the Good Word Society, within the context ofhonoring six civil societies in the GCC, who made key

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contributions to developmental social work, on the sidelines of the 28 th Session of theCouncil in the period from 23-24th of October 2001. The Good Word Society was selected by
the Social Development Ministry due to the conformity of all of the required standards fornomination.
- Membership of the Arab Voluntary Work Union:
In 2011, the Society awarded a membership in the Arab Voluntary Work Union of the Arabic
League. Within a few months and due to its efforts in disseminating the culture of voluntary
work; it won a seat on the Union Board of Director after being elected by 18 member-statesin the Union.
Major Financial Grants
The Good Word Society attained some of the highest financial grants in six projects over a
period of five years, namely:-

Itqan Program to support and Train Workers and Volunteers
Organizations: The Society Training Committee developed
a human development strategy for social, charity, and civil
institutions that culminated in the launch of “Itqan” project,which cares for human development programs in civilorganizations; as well as both the private and public
institutions whose interests overlap with civil organizations.
Over 70 civil organizations benefited from this pioneering
program in addition to over 600 participants.

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Repay ParentsProgram: It was a one-year developmental
program consisting of entertainment, training, and social
activities at Al Muharraq Home for the Care of Parents.

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Handicapped Persons are Productive, Innovative, andActive Project: It was a one-year program carried out by
the Society. It consisted of awareness programs forhandicapped persons, their families, and the society; in
addition to productive and training programs aimed atincorporating the handicapped in society, exploring theirtalents, and achieving total equality of such persons withother members of the society.

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Innovative Youth: The project opts to promote the cultureof innovation and creativity by Bahraini youth, and put thoseinnovators in the center of light and attention.

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Bahraini Children: the program focused on a number ofcreative activities at the hands of specialists that aim tobolster national unity, and the concepts of national
belonging by Bahraini children.

Arab and GCC Awards
Within the context of the Society efforts to disseminate the voluntary work culture, andplacing icons of the Bahraini, GCC, and Arab voluntary work in the circle of light as raw
models for youth, in addition to availing opportunities to exchange experiences andexpertise; the Society offers two renowned prizes:-

The Seekers of Goodness Medal: the Society developed the “Seekers of Goodness
Medal” at the domestic level for three consecutive years. The Award Trustees Council
decided in 2010 to launch a second division of the award, aimed at recognizing theundertakings of GCC pioneering women in areas of voluntary and society in theirrespective countries. This comes in parallel to the first division, which is allocated forpioneers of voluntary work at the domestic level, whereas 46 civil organizations in theKingdom of Bahrain were honored in a landmark ceremony held on September 6, under
the auspices of the Social Development Minister – FatemaBint Mohammed Al-Bloshi.

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H.H Sheikh Isa Bin Ali Al-Khalifa Voluntary Work Award: the Society launched thisaward on the occasion of celebration the Arab Voluntary Work Day in 2011, in the period
from 15-18th of September in cooperation with the Arab Voluntary Work Union of the
Arab League. The Society developed two divisions of the award in 2011 and 2012.

Program Initiated:- Arab Youth Voluntary CampThe Good Word Society organized the camp, the first of its
kind held under the umbrella of the Arab Voluntary Work
Union, under the auspices of its Honorary Chairman - H.H
Sheikh Isa Bin Ali Al-Khalifa; in the period from April 27 to May
2, 2012, in which 54 youth from 18 Arab member states in theUnion took part.

- Al Muharraq Home for the Care of Parentls
This nursery was inaugurated in a grand ceremony in early
2009, under the patronage and attendance of H.E. theMinister of Social Development Dr. Fatemah Al-Bloshi, in

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recognition of the Good Word Society importance of voluntary work in the field of caring forthe elderly and pensioners.
- Discover Bahrain
The Good Word Society commenced preparations to launch themain event of the second edition of “Discover Bahrain” projectfor 2013, which is an annual cultural exchange scheme thatseeks to invite foreign activists, academics, media and legal
practitioners every year to visit Bahrain; and have a first-handlook at the Bahraini people cultural and social developments,
and renaissance landmarks.
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Al Muharraq Neighborhoods Championship

The Good Word Society organized this youth championship forthe past consecutive ten years; the first edition began in 2002
coinciding with incepting the Society, underlining its early keeninterest in youth. Since then, the Society seeks to develop thischampionship especially in terms of expanding the base ofparticipants, and increasing awareness with the history andheritage of Al Muharraq, as well as expanding the circle of
popular and media interest in the championship.
- IT Recycling
The IT recycling project won the e-government award as the best electronic proposal.
The UN Environment Program, as well as many other Arab competent institutions alsocommended the project. It also received large media coverage in the Kingdom media, andtook part in international conferences and forums on the environment, and green action
opportunities.

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Charity Projects to Serve Needy Families: the Society sought to disseminate thevalues of social solidarity on the one hand, and searching for the true needy on theother. This led to increasing the Committee budget year after year, and laid the groundfor initiating new projects inside Bahrain and abroad; by means of the Assistances
Project that is provided by the Society.

-Social Projects: the Society seeded the concept of celebrating volunteers and voluntary
work, the elderly and talented students. It organized a national project to collect books
followed by two grand exhibitions: one for medical books at the Gulf University, and theother for school students.

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WORLD HERITAGE VOLUNTEER 2013 INSPIRING CHANGE

The World Heritage Volunteers campaign is coordinated by the UNESCO world Heritage
center in cooperation with Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Services(CCIVS).
Its aims to mobilize youth NGOs operating in the non-formal sector for World Heritage
promotion and preservation through involvement in international voluntary work.
The project explores opportunity for a dynamic dialogue between volunteers and youth
groups heritage & education experts involved in the promotion and protection of the selected
World Heritage sites. It demonstrates the merits of non-formal education as an approach todisseminate the heritage values and expertise to a large public and young people inparticular.
Each project is organized by a local youth organization or NGO. They determine the project
goals and activities in collaboration with the partners (the local community, site management
and local authorities and stakeholders), train work camp leaders and host international
volunteers. Activities themselves are undertaken by young volunteers, aged 18 to 30 years,
coming from different countries.
The youth action camps generally last between one to four weeks and accommodate
between ten to thirty volunteer participants; they involve young people to undertake concrete
action and to play an active role in the promotion and preservation of World Heritage.
(Source: http://whc.unesco.org/en/activities/574).
Principles of work:
General Matter- GWS will do its best to respect and follow the standard procedures and principals ofwork of the networks and cooperate with the CCIVS. In general the Society will do its
best to organize projects taking profit of the experience of its director, members andsupporters. Please help us in organizing good quality projects by sending us yourcomments and those of your volunteers.
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During the project (starting from the arrival of the volunteers) GWS will do its best to
support the volunteers and to facilitate constructive and educational experiences.
However, the volunteers will stay in apartment with fully equipped kitchen. 1st bedroom
with King Size bed, ample closet space, working desk, Bathroom suited with bathtub or
Shower. Second bedroom with two twin beds, ample closet space, and bathroom suitedwith bathtub or shower.

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We expect the sending organizations to systematically provide the volunteers with our
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volunteer agreement) and at least introduce International Voluntary Service fundamental
principles. We recommend holding pre-departure trainings for your participants andintroducing the basis of Intercultural learning and cultural diversity, non violent
communication, problem solving, conflict management, and active participation to a
voluntary service project. The philosophy of voluntarism is the base of our work here andwe expect your volunteer to understand, share and participate to it actively.
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The basic time table on work camp is about 20-25 hours of work during the camp. But
the necessities of the project can bring the volunteers to work some more (rarely less).

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Bahrain is Muslim Community, Drinking alcohol is not allowed in the accommodation andat the project site. Volunteers should be informed by their sending organization before
departure and are requested to read our documents to find out more about the do’s anddo not’s of Bahrain culture.

Principles for group project (work camp) - Bahrain Fort – World Heritage Site
The project presented in this brochure is an international project we try to reach maximum
cultural diversity and gender balance in the composition of our groups but you may findmore than 2 volunteers from the same country in the same project.
-This project is open to volunteer who are 18 years old when the work camp start. We
have no maximum limit and we encourage the participation of “older” volunteers (out of
the 20-30 years old average) in order to increase the intergenerational dimension of our
projects and exchanges.

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The volunteers are expected to attend the whole duration of the project and any delaysin the arrival or departure MUST be officially justified and announced in advance. The
incoming officer and the camp leader will keep the right to cancel the inscription of avolunteer or not accept her/him on the camp for any unjustified or not announced delay
superior to 24 hours after the arrival day. Late arrivals may complicate the arrangementof the travel to the project site. GWS likes to organize something for the volunteers to do
as a group during their free time. This will be discussed during the orientation and thefirst days of the project. Depending on the activity, volunteers may need to cover theirown expenses. Please inform your participants that personal plans should be only
foreseen before or after the work camp.

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The volunteers are expected to send the flight details and passport copy by email prior
one month of the project start.

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All the volunteers are required to individually subscribe a private insurance for the whole
duration of the project, covering third party liability, health care and repatriation. A proofof the subscription will be required at the beginning of the camp by our camp leader. No
exception will be allowed. Thanks to inform your volunteer in advance.

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The common languages of the work camp will be English and Arabic. We encourage
volunteers to learn a bit of basic Arabic before arrival (please refer to our info sheets andGood Word Society

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info pack for more information). Low levels of English language should not discourage
motivated volunteers as, in communication, “When there’s a will, there’s a way”-

In most of the projects, daily timetable and tasks, free time and global organization will
be decided in common, facilitated by the coordinator following the needs of the project,and managed in teams. We expect on to create a really strong team of volunteers, forthe benefit of the project and the local community.

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GWS asks 50 Bahraini Dinar (approx. 100 €) .the extra fee covers the overall project
expenses, the running costs of GWS and the preparation of the projects. The use of theextra fee is organized as following: 30% for GWS running costs/administration, and 70%
for food, accommodation, and visa for the volunteers.

- Contract for Participant
In order to have a better experience, it will be useful for all of us to have an agreement ofunderstanding. Please read carefully the following points. Please send it back before youcome to Bahrain. Please find the volunteers regulation in the attachment.
Leisure Time: During the free time, the volunteers may have a site visit , Bahrain Museum ,Bait Al Quran , Old Houses (Sh. Ebrahimcentre) , qahwatkhalaf (traditional coffee shop),
Bab Al Bahrain, Soug Al Manama,Aali burial, Fakhar workshop, Formula 1 tour (Karting).

Bab al Bahrain
Situated at the entrance of the Manama Suq, Bab alBahrain was built in 1949 and housed the government
offices at the time. Once right on the sea front, Bab alBahrain was extensively restored in the 1980s,
significantly transforming the building. Currently, it isundergoing another transformation which will seek tobring it back to its former state, with somemodifications. The Central Post Office building,positioned across the roundabout from the Bab alBahrain building, is envisaged to be relocated within
the square’s perimeter.
Bab al Bahrain is a gateway to the Manama Suq
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Bait al QuranHoused in a spectacular Arabic script engraved
building, this distinguished museum showcases a
significant collection of Quranic manuscripts andscriptures dating back to the 7th century. Many copiesof the Quran you will see are works of art inthemselves. Some miniature copies can fit in the palmof the hand and Quranic verses have even been
inscribed on a grain of rice. In addition to its important
historical collection, Bait al Quran exhibition spaceoften hosts varied art exhibitions while housing asmall mosque, distinguished library and learning
environment for Islamic teaching

Formula One
Even if you are not a motor-race fan, you will becaught up in the thrill and excitement of the planet’s
biggest race event, Formula One, during its Bahrainseason. But when the Formula 1 Grand Prix isn’t
taking centre stage at the Bahrain International
Circuit, you can take the wheel yourself on its stateof-the-art karting track or enjoy a thrilling ride in thepassenger seat of a Hummer on its Extreme 4x4
course. A visit to the Circuit is a must as you may also
get to test drive some of the race cars on the F1
track. Alternatively, enjoy driving of a different kind at
the 18-hole Colin Montgomery-designed Royal Golf
Course, where you can even play golf at night thanks
to the floodlit greens.

A’ali burial mounds andworkshops
Amongst Bahrain’s most mysterious ancient remains
are the burial mounds that dominate the landscapenorth of the island. Spanning the Dilmun (3rd to 1st
millennium BC) and Tylos periods (2nd century BC to
3rd century AD), the burial mounds of Bahrain are
unique in terms of sheer number and concentration.
The best preserved and most impressive mounds are
the royal burial mounds in A’ali.
Pottery workshops in the vicinity of the burial mounds
have developed organically over the years. Local
artisans have established their workshop installations
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pieces using traditional methods, handed down
generation after generation.

Bahrain National Museum
One of the first museums in the Gulf, the Bahrain
National Museum opened in 1988. The site itself, on
the edge of the sea, is a tremendous attraction,
adding to its contemporary ambience which is
influenced by the white travertine façade anddramatic courtyard decorated with contemporary
sculptures. The exhibition halls showcase artefacts
uncovered in the numerous archaeological sites in
Bahrain and underpinning the longstanding history of
the island. The rich collection covers 6000 years of
Bahrain’s history. In addition to the archaeologicalexhibits, two halls are dedicated to local customs andtraditions, featuring clothing, housing, rituals andtraditional crafts. Moreover, the art hall features apermanent collection of works by some of Bahrain’s
leading artists as well as regularly hosting temporary
exhibitions.
Adjacent to the National Museum can be seen the Art
Centre and Cultural Hall, both of which host
temporary exhibitions and concerts throughout theyear. A new addition to this cultural compound is therecently inaugurated Arab Regional Centre for World
Heritage.

Old Houses of Muharraq
Muharraq, the former capital of Bahrain, is known for
its cultural splendour and traditional Bahraini houses
litter the town’s narrow lanes. The Shaikh Isa bin Ali
house is Bahrain’s most impressive example of Gulf
Islamic architecture featuring four courtyards andbeautiful carved wooden doors and perforated
gypsum panels.
The beautifully restored houses that make up the
ShaikhEbrahim Centre for Culture and Research
provide an important insight into aspects of Bahrain’s
heritage. From embroidery at Kurar House to pearling
history at the Bin Matar House, the former home of arenowned pearl merchant, the houses reflect theCentre’s commitment to the preservation of bothtraditionalarchitecture
andhistory.
The
ShaikhEbrahim lecture hall, Iqra Children’s Library,
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restored along the pearling trail), Kurar House,
Abdullah al Zayed House, House of Coffee, Bin MatarHouse, Bu Zaboon House and Mohammed Bin Faris
House all showcase different aspects of Bahrain’s
rich heritage.
Hosting regular art exhibitions and film screenings in
the old city is MaisonJamsheer, another example ofthe traditional courtyard houses and which is situateda stone’s throw away from the ShaikhEbrahim Centre

Suq al Qaisariya
One of the oldest sections of the MuharraqSuq, Suq
al Qaisariya offers a charming shopping experience.
Currently undergoing extensive restoration work by
the Ministry of Culture, the first phase of the project,which has been completed, features a number ofrenovated shops, selling a variety of products ranging
from pearls to spices and tea, as well as a traditional
café - café Zaafaran – arranged around a number ofhistoric madbassahs.
Since antiquity, Bahrain has been famed for its
natural pearls which were highly sought after for theirunique colour and lustre (the result of forming at theconfluence between fresh underwater springs and thesalty sea). Cultured pearls are banned in Bahrain andevery pearl purchased locally comes with a certificate
of authenticity.
Suq al Qaisariya is an integral component of the“Pearling, testimony of an island” project. This
Pearling trail is approximately 2 miles long anddescribes the unique story of pearling in Bahrain andits physical testimony. Now considered by UNESCO
for a World Heritage listing, this pearling heritage andtestimony to a remarkable industry and economy is
not presented in one location but as a trail, a path that
one can traverse in order to discover different
elements of the overall narrative. Taking its visitorsfrom the beach to the old house of one of Bahrain’s
grand merchants, the pathway illustrates, in images
and sounds, the precious history of Bahrain and its
people.

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 The extra fee covers- Orientation- Administration fee- Transportation to/from the meeting point to/from project site
- Accommodation and food during the project (including scheduled activities)- Evaluation meeting- Emergency number 24/24 – 7/7- Access to material that could be useful for your project- A certificate at the end of the project to attest your participation- Souvenirs
 The extra fee does not cover- Cigarettes- Travel (medical) and cancellation insurance- Air transportation, departure taxes, or ticketing fees
- Free time and leisure activities- Changes in the project, once the placement has been confirmed (unless in very special
cases)- Bath and washing kits (soap, toothbrush, detergent etc)
PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Before you leave your home country, I would like to guide you through some important
things you need to prepare and bring to Bahrain
Visa

GWS will cover all the cost related for visit visa (one week), requirement to provide a copy ofthe passporta month before the event except that the volunteer must apply for a visitor visa
which can be obtained in advance from the web site or uponarrival and the cost will bethe
responsibility ofthevolunteer. (Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond
your expected date of departure from Bahrain).
For more information please visit http://www.evisa.gov.bh

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Currency
The dinar (BD or BHD) is the currency of Bahrain. It is divided into
1000 fils .
100 fils=1 rupees
10 rupees = 1 dinar

Photo: (100fils=1 rupees, 50fils,
25fils, 10fils, 5fils) currency coins of
Bahrain Currency Exchange
On arrival in Bahrain, volunteer can exchange currency at the
airport, Credit cards are accepted in many of the large department
stores, but if you are thinking of shopping at the traditional markets,
only cash is an accepted form of payment. You can use your debitcard and use it at ATM machines that are located across the city.

Photo: (1/2 Dinar, 1 Dinar,
5Dinar, 10 Dinar, 20 Dinar)

Immunization

Bahrain does not require any particular immunization for your visit. However, werecommend you speak to your doctor before coming.
Clothing
Medium weight clothing is suitable for November. Sunglasses are necessary. I suggest you
bring easy walking sandals and running shoes.
Electricity and voltage
The voltage throughout Bahrain is 220v, if the voltage in your country is the same or similar,
then you don’t need a voltage transformer. It's recommended that you check the voltage ofyour appliance before plugging it in, as the appliance may be damaged if the incoming
voltage is higher than the appliance is manufactured for.
Travel insurance
I highly recommended volunteers to get travel insurance before their departure to Bahrain.
GWS does not cover your medical expenses and/or trip cancelation.
Phone
Bahrain has mobile phone service available. If you have an unlocked phone, you arewelcome to bring one to use it during your stay in Bahrain. You can easily get a SIM card of
local providers in an affordable rate.

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PRE-DEPARTURE TRAVEL CHECK LIST
Travel Preparationo Renew/Check Passporto Insurance: Medicalo Change Currencyo Confirm Ticketso Sent copy of ticket/passport to GWS

Money and Documentso Passport
o Visao Health Insurance Cards/ numbers
o Casho Credit Cardo Debit Cardo Personal Identificationo Emergency Contact Informationo Photocopies both hard and soft copiesof all your documents

Clothingo T-shirtso Shortso Jeanso Hat
o Underwearo Sockso Pyjamao Watcho sunglasso Others______________________________________________________________________________________________________o Towelo Shaver/razoro Nail Clipperso Sunblocko Others________________________________________________________________________________________________

Toiletries

o Toothbrusho Toothpasteo Dental flosso brush/comb
o Shampoo/Conditioner/body wash
Health & Medicationso Prescription Medicine
o Allergy Medicationo Pain/Aspirin
Medicationo Contact lenses kit
o Multi Vitamins

Electronics

o Camerao Memory Cardo Batterieso Flashlighto Laptopo Mobile/Cell Phoneo Chargers
o Headphoneso Adapter**Note: This is a sample checklist for your reference. You may bring anything you like but remember totravel light

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Bahrain
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of low lying
islands located in the Arabian Gulf off the Eastern shore of
Saudi Arabia.
Frequently called the Pearl of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain
has a history of civilizations that date back more than 5,000
years.
Bahrain is the ancient site of the immortal land of Dilmun,
and was the religious centre to Sumerians, Babylonians
and Assyrians, as proven by many archaeological excavations.
Many legends surround the land – the multitude of ancient burial grounds
here gave rise to the title “Isle of Eternity,” before modern archaeology
explained them as a legacy of Dilmun times; centuries upon centuries ofhuman habitation packed into one compact site.
Writings of the ancient Sumerians refer to Dilmun as a pure and sacred place
where sickness and death do not exist, a paradise land of sweet waters.
The area does in fact have fresh water artesian and under seabed springs,
rich in minerals and especially fluoride – known locally as sweet-water. These
have sustained life here since the Ubaid civilization of Neolithic times 6000
years ago.
The sweet-water springs may be the basis for the legend of Gilgamesh; aSumerian epic of a quest for immortality from the flower of life (pearl) whichleads to Dilmun, the “land of two seas”.
From the mists of time to a vibrant present Bahrain thrives under a stable andprosperous government.
Today, the modern Arabic name “Bah-rain” still retains this meaning – “twowaters”, it’s landscape is a tapestry of marvelous old sites and colorful
traditional markets dotted between modern skyscrapers and buildings.
While relatively small in population, land area and resources, Bahrain has
achieved a high level of social and economic development over a short periodof time.
Country FactsLand Area 770sq km
Population 1,101,230
Key Sectors:o Financial services.
o Logistics.
o ICT.
o Value-added manufacturing, Industrial services.
o Professional services.

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Main export Oil, Aluminium
Currency Bahraini Dinar (USD 1 = BD 0.376)
Time zone GMT +3
Electricity 220v
Climate:Max Daytime Temperature (°C)

28°C (82°F) in November

Min Night-time Temperature (°C)

21°C (70°F) in November

Hours of Sunshine (Daily)

9 Hours per day in November

Hours of Daylight (Daily)

11 Hours per day in November

Heat and Humidity Discomfort

Moderate in November

Days with some Rainfall

2 Days in November

Monthly Rainfall (mm)

4 mm (0.2 inches) in November

UV Index (Maximum)

6 (High) in November

Sea Temperature (°C)

27°C (81°F) in November

Basic Arabic Phrases:
English Phrases

Arabic Phrases

Hi!
Good morning!
Good evening!
How are you?
I'm fine, thanks!
Thank you
Can you help me?
Excuse me ...!
What's your name?
Good luck!
Sorry

Salam!
Sabah el kheer
Masaa el kheer
Kaifahaloka/ haloki ( female)Ana bekhair, shokran!
Shokran
Hal beemkanekmosa’adati?
Men fathlek/ fathleki (female)
Ma esmouk? Ma esmouki?
Bettawfeeq
Aasef!

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Accommodation
Elite Resort & Spa ****
Located at ShaikhHamad Causeway and overlooking the Bahrain Bay on bothsides, Elite Resort & Spa offers a breathtaking view, along with the relaxing
atmosphere of a city resort and the comfort of being close to the city centre.
All suites have an ultra modern fully-fitted kitchen with a cooking range,
cutlery, crockery, microwave, juicer, coffee maker, home theatre withsurround-sound and stereo DVD.
Bed(s): 2 Single Beds / 1 Double Bed
Restaurant:24 hour multi cuisine restaurant. , the breakfasts will be free forall our volunteers.
Reception Facilities
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Fully equipped gymnasium with steam rooms
Large swimming pool

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Program Schedule:

10:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:25
10:25 - 10:30
10:30 – 10:40

10:40-10:50
10:50 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:00

12:00-13:00
13:00-14:00
14:00 – 15:00
15:00 – 18:00
18:00 – 20:00

16th November, Saturday
Official Opening of the project
Name
Registration
Video about
BahrainPresentation Mr.YousifAbdulgafar
about GWS
Presentation Mr.
Mohammedabout
BukamalWorkcamp
Presentationbypartnerorganization
Coffee breakWorkshopword heritage
awareness
Lunch
Presentation
about
Bahrain fort
Site visit: Bahrain fort
Site visit:
Dinner cooking

Organization

GWS – Board
member
Programcoordinator,
GWS
Cultural
Ministry

17th November, Sunday
09:00-09:15
09:15– 14:00

Gathering at site
Site
Group 1work
Group 2

Group 3
14:00- 15:00
15:00– 18:00
18:00– 20:00

Good Word Society

Exploration
relicsCleaning,
planting trees& flowers
Maintenance ,Painting

Lunch
Site visit : Bahrain Museum / Bait Al Quraun
Dinner cooking

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18th November, Monday
09:00-09:15
09:15– 14:00

Gathering at site
Site
Group 1work
Group 2

Group 3
14:00- 15:00
15:00– 18:00
18:00– 20:00

Maintenance ,Painting
Cleaning,
planting trees& flowers
Exploration
relicsLunch
Site visit : Old Houses (Sh. Ebrahimcentre) +qahwatkhalaf (traditional coffee shop)
Dinner cooking
19th November, Tuesday

09:00-09:15
09:15– 14:00

Gathering at site
Site
Group 1work
Group 2
Group 3

14:00- 15:00
15:00– 18:00
18:00– 20:00

Cleaning,
planting trees& flowers
Exploration
relics
Maintenance ,Painting

Lunch
Site visit : Bab Al Bahrain + Soug Al Manama
Dinner cooking
20th November, Wednesday

09:00-09:15
09:15– 14:00

Gathering at site
Site
Group 1work
Group 2

Exploration
relicsGroup 3
14:00- 15:00
15:00– 18:00
18:00– 20:00

Good Word Society

Lunch
Site visit : MaqaberAali, Fakhar workshop
Dinner cooking

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21th November, Thursday
09:00-09:15
09:15– 14:00

Gathering at site
Site
Group 1work
Group 2

Exploration
relicsGroup 3
14:00- 15:00
15:00– 18:00
18:00– 20:00

Good Word Society

Lunch
Site visit : Formula 1 tour + Karting *Dinner23