Join us on this Service Trip to San Jose, Costa Rica!
This trip offers a unique service experience in San Jose, Costa Rica. 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 Roblealto Child Care Association 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 Dennis Wright and Marissa Arnerich. Here is a message from them:
Hi all! We are Dennis and Marissa, the team captains for the Costa Rica trip. We met and became friends while on a trip with HFK in 2017 and have both participated on and led many teams since then in the Dominican Republic. We are so excited to be leading this trip together!
We chose to lead this team so that we can share the wonderful experience of serving with HFK, with others. This will be our first time leading in Costa Rica and we hope that you choose to join us!
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 June 24, 2023 & Return July 2, 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 $180 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
$550 Roblealto Fee (Project costs, room & board, transportation to and from airport, activities for the kids)
$100 HFK Operation & Care Package Costs
$50 Travel Insurance
$100 In country excursion
$1,800 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 May 13, 2023.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to info@hereforkids.org.
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