All info can be found on shhkids.org under “Volunteer” How to Plan a SHH Trip All info can be found on shhkids.org under “Volunteer”

Registration! Go to the “Trips” tab on shhkids.org and click on the trip you would like to go on Decide if you want to put the deposit down ($150) or pay for the entire trip ($650 early bird price-$750 normal) After payment, you will set up your own fundaround page that you can fundraise on and make your final payments for the trip. You have until exactly two weeks before your trip to pay your remaining balance. Your remaining balance is payable online by logging into your fundaround account. Once logged in, you can go under “myFundables” and locate your trip. 

Book your flight! You will be flying into San Pedro Sula Airport (SAP) and must book your flights on the exact start and end dates of your trip! (Recommended that you arrive before 3 PM on the start day so you can relax before a long week) Tips: Use skyscanner.com to compare prices for cheap flights Book a flight on Tuesday nights, usually when prices are lowest Double check layover times and locations, if you choose a long layover, make sure you land in Honduras on the correct day ($50 late fee if you come in on a different day)

flight info & Check passport You must let SHH know when you are flying in and leaving in order to plan pick up times Fill out an online document with your info 14 days before your trip ($50 late fee) Can find link on SHHkids.org under Volunteer Make sure your passport does not expire for at least 6 more months or you will need to renew (Do not need a VISA) Make 3 copies of your passport, give one to an emergency contact, carry one while in Honduras, and keep one in your bag

Immunizations and Traveler’s insurance Immunizations you need, you should have the first three already, prepare 4-6 weeks in advance– need to take medication before you leave: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Measles Typhoid (pills or vaccine) Malaria Pills Purchase Traveler's Insurance if your insurance doesn’t cover you on the trip (Recommended: Volunteer Card) This card provides emergency medical insurance, baggage delay, emergency evacuation and more. Website: https://www.volunteercard.com/purchase/

Register with Department of State Enter info about your upcoming trip on the Department of State website in case of emergencies (https://travelregistration.state.gov/step/) Address of where you are staying: Villa Soleada 38 KM, Road to Tela El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras Click on “Traveling” Box and fill out information

Call Credit Card Company & Write down emergency contacts Call your credit card company and inform them that you’ll be leaving the country. They may freeze your account if you try to use your card in Honduras. Avoid using your card in Honduras, bring cash that you can exchange at the airport when you land (Small bills in good condition- $20s and less are best), use card in emergencies Give parents and/or relatives SHH’s emergency number: 011-504-9637-3088 and (631) 505-3744 Leave a message on the answering machine if there is not an answer There is Wi-Fi and electricity to charge your phone for use, but some times there are power outages and not everyone can be connected to the Wi-Fi at once.

Packing & What to bring Items you NEED to bring: Clothes/Accessories: Passport/Copies/Money/Credit Card Sunblock, high SPF (2 bottles) Deep Woods DEET Bug spray Medication!! Water bottle (refillable) Clothes/Accessories: 6-days of work clothes (will get dirty) A few casual outfits – shorts/t-shirts/tank tops 1 semi-dressy outfit for night out Sleeping clothes Socks/underwear Light sweatshirt for cold nights Bathing suit Flip flops (shower/walking) Old sneakers/boots (dirty) Hat/sunglasses Work Gloves (recommended) Soccer Cleats (not required) **Laundry at hostel: Cost money for use

Continued: Packing Additional Items: Small backpack (carry daily items in) First Aid kit (Pepto/Immodium, Tylenol and other pain killers, Benadryl, Cortizone/anti- itch cream, Neosporin, Dayquil, Nyquil) Toiletries (Shampoos, soaps, lotions, razors, deodorants, toothbrush, toothpaste, contacts, glasses, etc.) Hand Sanitizer Towel/Washcloth Watch (not required) Wet Wipes (Highly recommended) Small lock for lockers (not required) After-burn aloe Rain Gear Camera/Phone/Charger Snacks (will stop by grocery store after airport) Journal/Spanish Dictionary (Not required) Donations: If you have extra space in your suitcase, consider bringing elementary level books, school supplies and used soccer equipment for the children we work with.

Arrival and Issues If for some reason a change occurs DURING your trip (i.e., you miss a connection), please call us at 011-504-9637-3088 and email us at trips@SHHkids.org to inform us of these changes. After you arrive, you will go through immigration, baggage claim and customs. This process is sometimes lengthy but the airport is tiny and easy to navigate. When you leave customs with all of your bags, SHH staff members will be waiting for you with a big sign. Once everyone on your bus shift arrives, you will go to the hotel to relax. If some of your bags do not arrive, your airline company will give you a slip. Our staff members can pick up your lost baggage later in the week. ** From shhkids.org **

Extra fundraising help?

Want to register now? If you register tonight or in the next week, by 3/16, you will be entered into a raffle! Prize: Beautiful painting made by one of the children in Honduras, German! The date picked for a group to go is Summer Week 9, July 22-29th You do not need to go on this trip, but it is usually better to travel in a group. Minimum of 6 people need to register for the raffle to be held, will announce winner at next meeting and by email!

March Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12 13 9 Meeting Trip interest meeting 10 11 Spring Break 12 13 ------------------ 14 15 ------------------- 16 17 Grilled Cheese @ Metro Time? 18 19 --------------- 20 21 22 23 Bracelet Sale 12-2 North Plaza Clock 24 Buffalo Wild Wings % (12-10) Baking Night (b/w 7-11-H.R) 25 Bake Sale (11-3 Giant) 26 27 28 29 30 Video Game Tourni (?) 31 March 3/4 – set time, buy ingredients, form group and rides 6- Order bears, location set 17- Find location, get ingredients, form group, get grills 24- Location and time confirmed, Advertise! 24/25 – Get ingredients, form group and rides 30- Discuss all details

April Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Cube Painting (Thrift Shop) 5 6 Meeting BWW NIGHT?--- 7  Or this day 8 Door-to-Door #3 Erick’s House (Honduran Meal) 9 10 11 Thrift Shop (11-4 North Plaza) 12 Thrift Shop 13 14 15 16 17 Bracelet Sale (11-1 N.P) 18 19 20 (Last meeting-party) 21 Baking Night (b/w 7-11 PM H.R) 22 Bake Sale (11-3 Giant) 23 24 25 Rain Date Bracelet Sale (?) 26 North Plaza booked 27 28 29 Car Wash April 5- Day of, form 2-3 group 11-13- Confirmed, advertise and collect donations, form groups 17- Requested form group 22: buy supplies 29- Plan completely Plan Event on rain dates