Sustainability |Innovation |Empowerment |Collaboration| Inspiration International Service-Learning Belize, Central America Sustainability |Innovation |Empowerment |Collaboration| Inspiration www.globalservicepartnerships.org
International Service & Our Mission Gain CAS service hours and experience for college applications Partner directly with Belizean students and teachers; create sustainable cross-cultural partnerships Understand the importance and impact of international service Improve English language proficiency through literacy development Become a global citizen
Belize
Trip Details April 15-23rd, 2016 Itinerary Heart of trip: Service Book ends: Excursions Itinerary Day 1 : Travel to Belize Day 2-3: Mayan ruins, cave exploration, local market, zoo Day 4-7: Service at St. Matthew’s school, speakers on local issues Day 8: Island Snorkel Day 9: Return to Boise
Service Project We co-create books to develop English language literacy skills. Lead literacy activities and interactive games in small groups. Create encouraging mentor relationships We also incorporate music & sports for language retention
Cultural & Historical Excursions Xunantunich Ruins Local Saturday Market Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM Cave) The Belize Zoo Snorkeling Barrier Reef
Important Details Passports/Notarized letters Immunizations both parents Immunizations Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Typhoid Traveler’s Insurance Learning through reflection Nightly reflections—student led; include service reflections May be less –depending on airfare—can confirm as soon as 1st deposit in
Next Steps & Important Dates Trip Cost = $1,950 + airfare ALL inclusive: lodging, transport (land, air, water), excursions, meals Meeting and payment dates: Please submit a $250 deposit and join us to discuss payment plans and fundraising options: May 26th Tuesday at 6pm downtown Sage
Please send your $250 deposit to: To register: Go to: http://www.globalservicepartnerships.org/join-us.html Please send your $250 deposit to: Global Service Partnerships 2040 N. 16th Street Boise, Idaho 83702
Kelli Soll, MPA kelliraesoll@gmail.com Dr. Aileen Hale, International Educator aileenhale@gmail.com (208) 860-5894 Kelli Soll, MPA kelliraesoll@gmail.com (515) 460-0108 Sustainability |Innovation |Empowerment |Collaboration| Inspiration www.globalservicepartnerships.org