2019 Honduras (Agalta Valley) Woodstock InsideOut
HOI, Inc. is a nondenominational, nonprofit Christian organization headquartered in Tucker, Georgia. One of its bases of operation, Rancho el Paraiso, is in central Honduras. At this location and the surrounding villages, HOI's staff focuses on six active programs: medical, education, spiritual life, agriculture, community development, and short-term missions. Depending on the projects specified for the village you will work with, your team may do one or more of the following: mix cement to provide floors and latrines for families; build chimneys, roofs, and/or room additions; serve a family by helping create gardens for their homes; and conduct Bible studies for children or adults. To commemorate the projects completed by your team and community members, you may end your time with a party in the village.
We're looking for 30 students and leaders who are actively involved in InsideOut at Woodstock City Church, which must include someone with medical experience (CPR certified). In addition, 2 Fluent Spanish-speaking individuals per team would be extremely helpful, but not required.
Financial
$2,100.00
Due 6/29/2019
$200.00 | Security Deposit (NON-REFUNDABLE) Due 1/20/2019 | |
$630.00 | 30% Due - 13 weeks prior to departure Due 4/13/2019 | |
$1,050.00 | 50% Due - at time of ticketing Due 5/15/2019 | |
$1,680.00 | 80% Due - 5 weeks prior to departure Due 6/8/2019 | |
$2,100.00 | 100% Due - 2 weeks prior to departure Due 6/29/2019 |
Meetings
Jan 20 2019
2:35 PM - 4:00 PM EST
First Team Meeting - Parents and Students Required
Feb 17 2019
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST
First Team Meeting Students and Leaders Required
First Student and Leader Meeting! We will go around the room introducing ourselves and talk about who we are and why we are here. Probably play some silly game as an ice breaker. This will be right before IO for convenience for everyone. Look forward to meeting everyone and getting to know our team! These times leading up to the trip are really important to bond and set our intention for the spiritual journey we are all about to embark on together with Jesus at the center.
Love Y'all see you soon!
Mar 16 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Security Training - Parents and Students Required
In an 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.
Mar 24 2019
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Gelato
Hey team, spur of moment FUN. If you can make it tomorrow night after IO, join me and others in downtown Woodstock at Dulce Artisan Gelato. It is next to Copper Coin. The "Porkyou" team, last years Honduras team, will be there. Great time to see everyone and hang out. Don't tell last years team.. But anyone going on this years "Hondo" team (I AM BUYING)... Hope everyone can make it. Come, even if you can only stay a few minutes. See ya.
Apr 28 2019
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Team Meeting Required
This meeting will be continue the process of getting to know everyone on the team. Also will be assigning Big Brother/Little Brother; Big Sister/Little Sister. More to come on that. See ya there.
May 19 2019
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Team Meeting Required
This meeting we will take a test ! It's OK everyone will pass this test, no studying required. I'll even give you the answers (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) This will be a fun meeting to learn a little more about yourself, your personality, and the teams personalities.
Jun 7 2019 - Jun 8 3019
6:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Team overnight Required
Team bonding overnight is super important. Here we discuss plans for trip, start asssigning specifics in country reaponsibilites. Plan to come as early as you want on Friday and enjoy the lake. We will have dinner, breakfast, lunch, and again play at lake till you need to leave on Saturday. You will not want to miss this fun time.
Jun 30 2019
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
VBS Prep Required
Hey guys this meeting we are going to go over our VBS plans. Our crafts, Songs, Games, team breakouts, etc. VBS is probably the most fun we get to have on the trip. The kids are amazing and love the time they get to spend with us. Cant wait.. Also, meeting after IO this time as our meeting will be outside.
Jul 7 2019
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
Final Stateside Meeting (with Parents) Required
This will be our final meeting before we go to Hondo. In this meeting we will discuss logistics, packing list, and any final to do's. We are also asking that parents come to this meeting as well. Moms love to know details.
Forms
Parental Consent Form Required
Due 4/13/2019
We must receive the original signed/notarized copy.
Minor Team, Financial, Talent, and Medical Agreements Required
Due 4/13/2019
These forms are for reference only and will be sent electronically.
Adult Team, Financial, Talent, and Medical Agreements Required
Due 4/13/2019
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 Woodstock City Church