2019 Costa Rica Buckhead InsideOut
Working with our partner church in Costa Rica, the team will engage in projects such as construction, painting, renovations, and organization. In addition, they will spend time connecting with vulnerable families and children through games, arts, and relationship building.
We are looking for 50 students and leaders who are actively involved in InsideOut at Buckhead Church. Fluent Spanish speakers are great assets, but English-speaking staff are also available to help translate.
Financial
$2,450.00
Due 6/22/2019
$200.00 | Security Deposit - by first team meeting (NON-REFUNDABLE) Due 1/13/2019 | |
$735.00 | 30% Due - 13 weeks prior to departure Due 4/6/2019 | |
$1,225.00 | 50% Due - at time of ticketing Due 5/8/2019 | |
$1,960.00 | 80% Due - 5 weeks prior to departure Due 6/1/2019 | |
$2,450.00 | 100% Due - 2 weeks prior to departure Due 6/22/2019 |
Meetings
Jan 13 2019
6:40 PM - 8:30 PM EST
First Team Meeting - Parents and Students Required
Feb 17 2019
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM EST
Team Meeting #1 Required
Our first meeting as a team! We'll be breaking down a lot of logistical details, as well as introducing teams that will take on specific roles for the trip. Make sure to attend this meeting, and bring in your fundraising letter if you want a special treat!
Mar 10 2019
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Team Meeting #2 Required
Check in meeting. If you have any forms/donations that need turning in, please bring them! We'll also be continuing the work on the roles that were introduced in the previous meeting.
Mar 16 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Safety and Security Training - Parents and Students Required
In effort to provide you and your team with best practices for international travel, we host this training. Required for team members who have not attended in the past.
Apr 7 2019
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Team Meeting #3 Required
Here we'll start doing some planning for the trip, roles may shift slightly. As before, bring in any forms/donations you need to.
Jun 2 2019
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Team Meeting #4 Required
By now, we'll know where we're going, and what we'll be doing. This meeting will focus heavily on planning for the trip, as well as breaking up into teams, should we go to different locations in CR.
Jun 23 2019
7:15 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Team Meeting #5 Required
We'll be putting on the final touches on any preparations we need to. If you haven't turned in forms by now, you're really late!
Forms
Parental Consent Form Required
Due 4/6/2019
We must receive the original signed/notarized copy.
Minor Team, Financial, Talent, and Medical Agreements Required
Due 4/6/2019
These forms are for reference only and will be sent electronically.
Adult Team, Financial, Talent, and Medical Agreements Required
Due 4/6/2019
These forms are for reference only and will be sent to sign electronically. Your trip leader will go over the team member Code of Conduct at a team meeting, which will also be included with the forms that you will sign electronically.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Application
- All adults will need to submit to a Background Check
- Valid Passport - Expiration date must be 6 months after trip return date
- All team members must agree to the terms of our Team, Financial, Talent, and Medical Agreements, which can be found in the Forms section. Adults will also review the Code of Conduct with the team leader which will be included with the electronic forms that will be signed
Restrictions
- All students must be involved in InsideOut at Buckhead Church