This trip offers a unique service experience in Colombia. Below are important details about this upcoming trip.
Deadline to apply for this trip is May 27, 2024.
SPECIAL INFO
This is our first ever International Service Trip to Colombia! This will be an “Invite Only” trip to HFK Alumni. If you’re interested in traveling on this trip with us, please reach out to this trip’s Team Captain at drios@hereforkids.org!
PARTNER SUPPORT
This team will serve alongside Fundación Centro Misionero de Esperanza (Hope Mission Center) as we learn about their ministry and the impact they have in their community. During our time together, team members will participate in events hosted by their church partners tailored towards serving children in the community. Through these events, we’ll be supporting their year-round ministry.
TEAM CAPTAINS
Your Team Captain for this trip will be Diego Rios (Our Executive Director!). Here is a message from him:
Hello there! I have been traveling with HFK since 2015. HFK plays a huge part in my life both personally and professionally. The pillars of my life align with HFK’s mission and vision: Kids, Sports, Latin America, Traveling, and God!
Please know that the opportunity to go through this unique and life-forming experience is a blessing. Additionally, being able to share it with others takes it to a deeper level. This is an experience some of your family and friends will never understand, yet you will forever share with others who begin as strangers and end as family.
This is a special trip for me as I’m originally from Colombia and going back to serve “my people” is very significant. Since coming on board at HFK as the Executive Director in 2020, I’ve been working towards our expansion to Colombia. The day has arrived and you get to be part of this historic experience and team!
I am excited to let God lead this team through me and for you to live out the eternal joy of service. -Diego
HEALTH & SAFETY
Here For Kids strives to be diligent in protecting both our team members and the sites that we serve. HFK will purchase health insurance for you during your trip with us and provide masks for you to wear during your travel.
To learn more about health & safety protocols, check out our FAQ’s here.
TIME COMMITMENT
Team members of this trip are expected to:
Attend two virtual pre-trip meetings with the team prior to traveling.
Participate in week-long international service trip.
Depart Saturday, July 27, 2024 & Return Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Attend at least one post-trip meeting with the team after returning.
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
On each of our service trips we provide physical or “in-kind” donations for our partners. We encourage each participant to take two checked bags filled with donations for our partners and the kids. Each partner has different donation requests which will be communicated to you in the months leading up to your trip. All trip participants will be able to pack their personal travel items in a backpack and carry-on bag.
You can learn more here.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Below is the breakdown of the costs associated with this service trip. Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to pay a $350 deposit to secure your spot on the team. Then, you will be required to follow the funding milestones on your Go Method profile to stay up to date on your trip payments. The total trip payment is due no later than 14 days before the departure of your trip.
Breakdown of Cost:
$1,000 - Airfare and Baggage Fees
$500 - Partner Fee (Including accommodation, transportation, meals, service project funds)
$100 - HFK Operations & Care Package
$50 - Travel Insurance
$100 - In-Country Excursion (Tentative options are Parque Del Cafe and/or a local experience in Cali.)
$1,750 Total Trip Cost
FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIPS
All trip participants are encouraged to fundraise to complete their total trip cost. You are easily able to ask your community to support your trip by creating a Personal Support Page and are always welcome to raise more than the required amount as a donation towards your team goal. We will also provide a Fundraising Info Sheet and a Fundraising Letter Template which you can find in our Service Trip Resources here.
For this trip, in addition to fundraising, we are offering the following types of scholarships for team participants that need financial assistance to complete total trip payments.
15% Scholarship
30% Scholarship
You can apply for a scholarship during your application process if needed. Scholarship money is limited and will only be awarded to participants who need financial assistance. All scholarship recipients will be required to write a “Donor Thank You Letter” upon returning from their trip.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This is some of what you can expect during your trip:
Serving the partner site in any projects they need help with during the week.
Team bonding and team building activities.
Time playing and getting to know kids and staff at the partner site.
Opportunities for spiritual growth individually and with teammates.
A day or two to explore the beauty the country has to offer on a park visit, beach day, hike, or other excursion activity.
To get a better idea of what you would do on a trip, check out a recap of previous Service Trips here.
HOW TO APPLY
Now that you know what this trip will be all about, you can apply by following these 3 steps:
Click “Apply Today” below and on the next page.
Login OR create an account with Go Method.
Answer the application questions.
Deadline to apply for this trip is May 27, 2024.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to info@hereforkids.org.
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