2018 El Salvador Back to School
Since La Casa de mi Padre opened in 2002, it has provided 35 children with a loving and safe environment. La Casa seeks to share the love of Christ with children in practical and tangible ways. Due to the children's difficult pasts, their hearts are full of emotional scars, although wounds are often hidden. As people share Christ's love, healing, and hope with the children and their families, restoration is happening. Through La Casa and the local church, our team will have the opportunity to serve these children and their families by connecting and playing with the children during their final week of "summer" before they head back to school. In addition, the team will prepare school supplies for the coming year. This includes covering the students' notebooks and workbooks with plastic, organizing backpacks, shopping for supplies, organizing uniforms and shoes, and helping with other back-to-school needs.
We're looking for eight to 20 adults who enjoy working with children.
Financial
$2,100.00
Due 12/16/2017
$100.00 | Security Deposit - by the first team meeting | |
$1,050.00 | 50% Due - 9 weeks prior to departure Due 11/4/2017 | |
$1,680.00 | 80% Due - 5 weeks prior to departure Due 12/2/2017 | |
$2,100.00 | 100% Due - 3 weeks prior to departure Due 12/16/2017 |
Meetings
Aug 19 2017
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Global(x) Safety & Security Training Required
This is a recommended training for everyone going on a trip through Global(x) and has not yet attended the training.
Aug 27 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Team Meeting :: Kickoff & Fundraising Required
This is when we will meet as a team and discuss trip expectations, preparation over the next four months, and get to know one another.
Sep 24 2017
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Team Meeting :: Team Roles, Project Planning Required
We will discuss projects we want to do with the teenagers during our trip, as well as finalize any roles and responsibilities that have not yet been designated.
Oct 1 2017
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Team Meeting :: El Salvador & La Casa de mi Padre Required
We will meet to discuss the history of El Salvador and La Casa, giving context to the culture and teenagers in which we will be interacting on our trip.
Oct 22 2017
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Team Meeting :: Project Updates Required
We will continue discussing team projects to ensure everyone has the support they need for success in El Salvador.
Nov 4 2017
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
Team Meeting :: Telling Stories and Team Building Required
We will finish telling our stories, do team building activities, and eat lunch.
Dec 10 2017
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Team Meeting :: Telling Stories and Team Building Required
We will share our stories with one another and do some team building activities.
Jan 2 2018
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Team Meeting :: Final Countdown Required
This is our last meeting before leaving for El Salvador. We will finalize details before meeting at the airport.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Application
- Adults must submit to a background check
- Valid Passport - Expiration date must be 6 months after trip return date
- Once selected and approved - you will need to sign Team Covenant/Agreement and Releases
Restrictions
- Must be at least 18 years old