Registration Is Now Closed
Registration for Protect the Harvest 2026 has officially closed. We’re grateful to everyone who signed up to join us in solidarity with Palestinian farmers during this year’s olive harvest.
If you’re still hoping to join Protect the Harvest, you can email info@protecttheharvest.net. Should spaces open up because of cancellations or changes in the coming weeks, we’ll reach out to people on the waitlist as spots become available.
And if you’ll be in Israel/Palestine this October or November, you can also take part in the harvest directly through our Protect the Harvest partner Rabbis for Human Rights. RHR coordinates volunteers who can join Palestinian farmers for a day or more during the harvest season.
Rabbis for Human Rights will run buses to harvest sites every morning except Saturday from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, with additional departures from Haifa and Be’er Sheva when there is sufficient interest.
Simply fill out the Rabbis for Human Rights olive harvest interest form, and their team will follow up with you in the coming weeks with information about opportunities to volunteer.
Whether through Protect the Harvest or by joining Rabbis for Human Rights for a day or more, your presence can help support Palestinian farmers as they access their land and bring in this year’s harvest.
Join A Harvest
The Protect the Harvest Campaign offers a unique opportunity to volunteer alongside Palestinian farming communities during the annual olive harvest. Based in villages in the West Bank, participants spend a week working in the olive groves, sharing meals with local families, and supporting farmers during one of the most culturally and economically significant seasons of the year.
Protect the Harvest is a collaborative initiative involving over a dozen participating organizations.
Through hands-on participation, cultural exchange, and meaningful relationships with local communities, participants gain a deeper understanding of life in the West Bank and the challenges facing agricultural communities. The experience is complemented by educational workshops, discussions, and community-led activities that explore themes of resilience, nonviolent advocacy, and everyday life in the region, creating a powerful and immersive learning experience.
Please review the program details carefully to learn more about Protect the Harvest, the organizations involved, and the nature of the program activities. In order to register, you will be required to read and agree to the Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks, Waiver of Rights, and Releases from Liability.
Campaign Dates*:
- Week 1: October 17-23
- Week 2: October 24-30
- Week 3: October 31 – 6
- Week 4: November 7-13
* Note that housing accommodations will begin the night of the first date listed. Harvesting and programming being the following day (e.g., arrival on Oct. 17 with first harvest day being Oct. 18) Single rooms are available only with the hotel accommodation option and require a Single Supplement fee of $540 USD. See below for trip pricing.
Deadline to register: August 31, 2026
Costs to participate per week (excludes airfare):
Solidarity Rate: $2,100
Consider this price if:
- You can afford the cost of the week and are able to contribute to subsidize someone else’s participation, ensuring more people can join in supporting Palestinian farmers during harvest season
- You have some disposable income and paying a higher price would not change your day-to-day financial reality
Standard Rate: $1,600
Consider this price if:
- You can afford this cost without it being detrimental to your regular budget
- This price allows you to participate comfortably within your current financial means
Subsidized Rate: $700
Consider this price if:
- Coming on this week is a financial stretch – paying more would affect your ability to manage your regular daily expenses
- You need support to make this week possible
A limited number of subsidized rates are available, based on donor support and funding availability.
All major forms of payment are accepted. No additional fees apply based on your chosen payment method.
What’s Included
- Accommodation with Palestinian host families or hotels
- All meals (breakfast, lunch at the farm, dinner)
- Ground transportation between accommodations and harvest locations
- Olive harvest participation
- Educational workshops and cultural programming
- Pre-departure orientation and training sessions
- Group facilitation and logistical support
Not Included
- International Airfare
- Airport transfers outside of designated program transportation
- Single Supplement (Hotel Only): +$540
- Travel Insurance-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
- Medical Insurance-REQUIRED
- Passport and visa-related expenses (if applicable)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities during free time
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
Do not book your flight until you receive the confirmation email from us.
Medical insurance is required and travel insurance is highly recommended. Once the trip is confirmed, we will provide guidance on available trip protection options. You are encouraged to begin exploring travel insurance options to see what may work best for you. Here are a few options to consider: Yonder, Faye and Travel Guard
Accommodation Considerations: Participants will be housed in the West Bank, depending on where support is most needed during the olive harvest. Accommodation assignments may change before or during the program based on the evolving needs of Palestinian farmers and partner organizations, and participants should be prepared for this flexibility. Lodging will consist of comfortable hotels and/or family homestays. While accommodations may differ from one location to another, the program is committed to providing participants with a comparable standard of comfort and hospitality across all sites. Israeli citizens, and any other participants who are prohibited under Israeli law from entering Area A of the Palestinian Authority, will be provided with accommodations that fully comply with applicable legal requirements while still allowing them to participate in the olive harvest and other program activities. Participants may therefore be assigned to different accommodations based on their legal status, but every effort will be made to ensure a comparable participant experience.
Want to join the waitlist? Email info@protecttheharvest.net
Get more Information
For registration and general inquiries: info@protecttheharvest.net
For media inquiries: comms@protecttheharvest.net
Protect The Harvest 2026.