Volunteering

The Idalion excavation will run from June 22 to August 7, 2009. The dig welcomes volunteers for a minimum 2-week stay. We currently accept volunteers at two different levels:

  • For $575 per week, we accept volunteers with access to all the instruction, and transportation to field trips, etc. as credit students. The maximum is $3,850 for up to seven weeks of excavation.

  • For $110 per week, we accept volunteers with access to all lectures, but who will pay transportation fees for field trips, and food fees on weekends.

Airfare is not included in the cost--Volunteers are responsible for all transportation costs on and off the island.

Application Information

In order to participate in the field school, please take the following steps (you might want to highlight and print off these instructions):

1. Download, print and complete the application form (.pdf) that is located on this website. Click on Dig Application Form. If you cannot download or print the form, e-mail Steve Johnson at johnson@lycoming.edu and he will send you a form by mail.



2. Mail the completed application materials to the following address:

   Idalion Expedition--Dr. Pamela Gaber
   AC Box 3

   Lycoming College

   700 College Place

   Williamsport, PA 17701

3. If and when you hear of your acceptance on the dig, send in a $75 registration fee to hold your place on the dig. The check should be made out to "Lycoming College " and sent to the above address. Field school students living outside of North America should send a cashier's check (bank cheque).



4. For payment of your dig fee, address a check (or bank cheque) to "Lycoming College " and send it to

   Idalion Expedition--Dr. Pamela Gaber
   AC Box 3

   Lycoming College

   700 College Place

   Williamsport, PA 17701

   The deadline for payment of the dig fee has been extended to June 7.



5. Along with your volunteer application form, you will receive further information on preparing for the dig. If you do not have a current passport, contact your local prothonotary (at the county court house) immediately and find out what you need to do to initiate the process. Allow TWO MONTHS from time of application to receiving your passport.

Dr. Johnson can also be contacted for further information at (570) 321-4283 or johnson@lycoming.edu.

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