1. 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”

2. 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. 

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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:

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

7. 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:
and (631)
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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. Arrival and Issues
If for some reason a change occurs DURING your trip (i.e., you miss a connection), please call us at and us at 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 **

11. Extra fundraising help?

12. 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 !

13. March Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 12 139
Meeting
Trip interest meeting 10 11
Spring Break 12 13 14 15 16 17
Grilled 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

14. 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
Confirmed, advertise and collect donations, form groups
17- Requested form group
22: buy supplies
29- Plan completely
Plan Event on rain dates