Join us for this Semana Santa Trip to Monte Plata!
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 Marisol Valencia and Frank Valencia. Here is a message from them:
"Hi! We are Frank & Marisol Valencia the team captains for the Semana Santa Monte Plata 2022 trip! We have been leading this trip together for the past 6 years and cannot wait to have you join us at this very unique site. We currently live in Valley Center, CA with our dog Willow, a small mountainous town in San Diego, which is one of the reasons we feel like the small rural town of Monte Plata is a second home.
After the challenging past two years our world has encountered, we feel it is so important to reconnect with the things we are passionate about which is serving others. We invite you to be a part of this life-changing experience and get to know the amazing community that is Casa Monte Plata. We firmly believe in the value of relationships that HFK teams develop and we can’t wait to see how those evolve throughout this week.
Semana Santa is special, it is the week of Easter so children get a break from school to spend time as a family. It is an honor that we are invited to join this special time and we know the kiddos will absolutely love getting to know you all. We have been praying for this team, and hope that God puts it on your heart to serve with us!"
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.