Join us on this Service Trip to Constanza, Dominican Republic!
This trip offers a unique service experience in Constanza, Dominican Republic. Our hope is that each team member learns the eternal joy of service through their time serving with Here For Kids International. Below are important details about this upcoming trip.
PARTNER SUPPORT
This partnership supports Kids Alive International Dominican Republic as we provide an opportunity for them to share about their ministry and the impact they have in their community, a time for the kids to interact with our team members, and a way for us to provide financial and physical help in support of their year-round ministry.
TEAM CAPTAINS
The Team Captains for this trip are Zach Silva and Jorge Velasco. Here is a message from them:
Hey Everyone! My name is Zach Silva and I am from the Bay Area. I currently live in Walnut Creek, CA and am working for PIVOT Agency as the Business Operations Manager. I have been serving with Here For Kids International since my first trip in 2012 (leading since 2013). Constanza is a second home to me and I am so excited to share it with all of you! I look forward to seeing how each of you has a unique experience during our trip. They say we are the ones who serve during these trips; however, it is definitely the other way around. I hope you join the team led by Jorge and myself as it will be an open, challenging, and immersive experience mixed with some fun in between. :) Come down and enjoy a week filled with sports, service, fellowship, and experience the culture/cuisine of a true Dominican town.
My name is Jorge Velasco from East Oakland, CA. I am a Saint Mary's College Alum, which is where I first encountered HFK! To date, I have either led or participated on about 13 trips, most to the Dominican Republic but also Costa Rica and Peru. My biggest hope for our team is to share the love and joy of service while abroad and learn about ourselves during the trip.
I chose to be a leader on this team because I get to share with others the incredible experience of serving abroad which has had a major impact on my day to day life. Having been on many teams as both a leader and a participant, I am aware of how to move forward in both joy and challenges.
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 and on our partner sites.
To learn more about safety protocols and Covid-19 guidelines, check out our FAQ’s here.
TIME COMMITMENT
Team members of this trip are expected to:
Attend two virtual pre-trip meetings with team prior to traveling.
Participate in week-long international service trip.
Depart April 22, 2023 & Return April 30, 2023.
Attend at least one post-trip meetings with team after returning.
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 $230 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 & Baggage Fees
$450 Kids Alive In-Country Costs (Transportation, food, lodging, activities, week specific project funds)
$500 Kids Alive Child Care and Rescue Funds (Donation to support continued care for children and program growth)
$100 HFK Operation & Care Package Costs
$50 Travel Insurance
$200 Resort/Beach Day
$2,300 Total
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 (15% off total trip cost.)
30% Scholarship (30% off total trip cost.)
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
This is 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 development activities.
Time playing and getting to know kids and staff at the partner site.
Opportunities for spiritual growth individually and with teammates.
Opportunities to support international partners beyond the trip week.
A day 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 SIGN UP
Now that you know what this trip will be all about, you can sign up by following these 3 steps:
Click “Apply Today” below.
Login OR create an account with Go Method.
Answer the application questions.
Deadline to sign up for this trip is March 13, 2023.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to info@hereforkids.org.
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