Join us for the Semana Santa Trip to Constanza!
This trip offers a unique experience in partnership with Kids Alive International in the Dominican Republic. Our hope is that each team member learns the eternal joy of service through their time serving with Here For Kids International.
HEALTH & SAFETY
We know that traveling during a global pandemic comes with its concerns. However, 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.
Our partners are requiring all team members to show proof of vaccination against Covid-19. While a booster is not required, it is highly advised to have the booster at least 2 weeks before traveling. Team Members will be responsible for showing a negative Covid-19 test the day before travel. Once on site, both team members and site partners will be masked at all times and the site will give an orientation on their Covid-19 protocols for the week. Our site partners will then coordinate a Covid-19 test for each team member to submit for re-entry into the United States at the end of their trip.
Click here to read our Covid-19 FAQs.
TIME COMMITMENT
Team members of this trip are expected to:
Attend 2 pre-trip meetings with team prior to traveling
Participate in week-long international service trip
Attend 2 post-trip meetings with team after returning
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
To sign up for this trip, you’ll be asked to pay a $200 deposit to secure your spot. Once signed up, you will be required to pay the remainder of the amount up to 7 days before the departure of your trip.
Breakdown of Cost:
$850 - Airfare
$450 - Kids Alive In-Country Costs (Transportation, food, lodging, activities, project funds, Covid test.)
$500 - Kids Alive Child Care and Rescue Funds (Donation to support continued care for children and program growth.)
$20 - HFK Operating Costs-T-shirt, mask, mailing materials
$50 - Baggage fees
$30 - Travel Insurance
$100 - Excursion/Beach Day
Total cost: $2,000
SCHOLARSHIPS & FUNDRAISING
This year, we are offering three types of scholarships for team participants that need financial assistance to complete total trip payments.
10% Scholarship - Total trip cost of $1800 (A scholarship of $200)
30% Scholarship - Total trip cost of $1400 (A scholarship of $600)
40% Scholarship - Total trip cost of $1200 (A scholarship of $800)
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. In addition to a scholarship, all team members are encouraged to fundraise the remainder of the trip cost with the help of Go Method’s Personal Support Page and are always welcome to raise more than the required amount.
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.
Processing space to grow spiritually (individually and with teammates)
Opportunities to support international partners beyond the trip week
PARTNER SUPPORT
This partnership supports Kids Alive International 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 year's trip are Marcelino Perez and Zach Silva. They are excited to lead this team! Here is a message from them:
“Hi everyone my name is Marcelino Perez and I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently live in San Carlos, California. I've been serving with Here For Kids since 2015 and have gotten the privilege of serving at many of our partner sites. These trips have become an incredibly special part of my life and my goal is to share with everyone who participates on these experiences just how special they are. My hope is that by deciding to join our team you will learn the joy of serving, push your comfort zone and grow as a person through learning from your teammates and from the people you will serve. We will have the unique chance to be in Constanza, Dominican Republic, a beautiful farming community near the mountains and be serving during Semana Santa (Holy Week) which is a special time because it is near Easter and the children we will be spending time with will be out of school!
Hey everyone. My name is Zach Silva and I am from the Bay Area. I currently live in San Ramon, CA while working at COPA Soccer Training Center in Walnut Creek. I have been serving with Here For Kids International since my first trip in 2012 (leading since 2013). Constanza and all of the people in it have become a second home to me. I look forward to seeing how each one of you has a unique experience during our trip. They say we are the ones who serve on the trips; however, it feels like the other way around. I hope you join our team 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, and fellowship. Plus, Holy Week is the best time to attend as we combine with multiple other Kids Alive sites for the first part of our trip.”
HOW DO I 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”.
Login OR create an account with Go Method (in 30 seconds!)
Answer the application questions.
ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to info@hereforkids.org.