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APPLY TO VOLUNTEER

Through the combined efforts of doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, teachers and other non-medical support volunteers, CSB teams provide outpatient medical, dental, and educational support to impoverished families and communities outside of the United States. We encourage bilingual individuals and medical professionals to participate, in addition to anyone with a compassionate heart to serve the poor with faith, hope, and love.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

1. To apply, please fill out the online form and include all current information (ONLY one application per family is necessary.)


APPLY ONLINE HERE: https://www.signupforms.com/registrations/2725


2. All applicants chosen will be required to read the 'Statement of Risk' below and sign a HOPE worldwide Liability Waiver & Release, and/or Parental Consent & Release for all Minors chosen.


3. If accepted, you will received a 'Welcome to the Team' email, and a 'Volunteer Timeline with Deadlines'  including a deadline to pay the $350 CSB Participation Fee.


HERE: https://www.hopeww.org/paycsb

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4. ALL CSB TEAM MEMBERS must have a VALID PASSPORT with at least 6 MONTHS until EXPIRATION!


5. Approximate Expense Per Volunteer Budget Sheet

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ADMINISTRATION

Statement of Heightened Security Risk from Walter Kotkowski, VP of Procurement, because of the instability and areas of high crime in the countries where the CS Brigades are conducted, we believe it is both necessary and prudent to issue the attached Statement of Risk to all our volunteers interested in joining a CS Brigade team.

The HOPE worldwide Community Service Brigades 
are short-term [ 4-5 days], high-impact trips: 

  •  Arriving Thursday, before 5pm / Departing Sunday Evening or Monday.
  • HOPE worldwide Books the hotel rooms & arranges airport pick-up & drop-off.
  • Through personal fundraising efforts, participants are responsible for their air transportation, hotel, meals, and the $350 per person participation fee.
  • Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  • All participants need a valid passport with at least 6 months until expiration.

CSB roles include:

  • Medical/ dental evaluation and treatment 
  • Teaching or assisting in the Children's Program (education, crafts, music, sports)
  • Translating (Spanish/English)
  • Fitting patients for reading glasses
  • Filling prescriptions in the Pharmacy 
  • Fluoride treatments

What to Bring

  1. Valid passport with 6 months until expiration.
  2. Make two copies of your passport: Put one in the room safe, and leave one at home with your Emergency Contact person, and carry your passport on your person while in the country. 
  3. A small backpack, fanny pack, money belt, etc., to carry some money and your passport. Do not carry a purse.
  4. Snacks. We recommend bringing non-perishable snacks like dried fruit, protein-type cereal bars and nuts for snacks during the day to keep up your energy and if you opt out of the lunch provided. We will supply plenty of bottled water on-site. 
  5. Several HOPE worldwide t-shirts. You will likely receive one HOPE worldwide t-shirt at the welcome meeting thursday night. Other lightweight shirts (scrubs) can also be acceptable when working in the clinics.
  6. Pants (NOT shorts) to wear to the clinic sites. Light khaki trousers, blue jeans, longer capris, or soccer/basketball type athletic shorts are acceptable.
  7. Money for unprovided meals at the hotel, although these meals can often be charged to the room. There is a breakfast buffet included in the room rate, the vouchers are given upon check-in. In the mornings, before the clinics and Sunday church, the team meets together during breakfast to prepare for the day. A light lunch is provided at clinic sites for volunteers. More info about meals will be provided upon acceptance to the brigade. 
  8. Closed-toed sneakers or shoes for site work (only closed-toed shoes are permitted) and/or sandals at night.
  9. Comfortable clothing to wear around the hotel after long days at the clinics.
  10. One outer layer/sweatshirt (hotel is air-conditioned).
  11. Other items: hand sanitizer, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, toiletries, camera.
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Helpful Reminders

  • Do NOT drink the tap water, only bottled water the entire time (even for brushing teeth). Along those lines, no ice, raw produce, or salad, even at the hotel. Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are fine with no ice.
  • Often, the brigades will need you to bring vitamins, medication, etc., with you to the location. We recommend packing all of your personal items in a carry-on and checking luggage containing the essential brigade items. More information will become available upon your acceptance to the brigade.
  • Please be wise and pace yourself during the brigade and clinic days. The heat can be intense, especially if you are not accustomed to it. Stay hydrated and take breaks, even if you need to just sit in the shade and just rest periodically, do it. 
  • Wireless internet available in room and in lobby (hotel will provide access code). 
  • Call credit card company and banks, phone company ahead of time to make sure they are aware of your trip and to make sure you know what your calling plan covers abroad.  
  • Although we will have translators, and even if you are not fluent, try to brush up on your Spanish so that you can have a more successful experience communicating with others during your time.

Advice From Volunteers

  • "Keep a daily journal."
  • "Have an open heart."
  • "Don't drink the water, or eat the ice or lettuce."
  • "Brush up on your Spanish."
  • "Bring extra toothbrushes, in case you accidentally run yours under the faucet."
  • "Take the initiative to call before the brigade and find out what you can do to improve the brigade with the skills that you have."
  • "Come prepared to serve in any capacity. Know that it will be emotional as people pour out their hearts and are super open about their gratefulness for our presence."
  • "I would suggest a participant pray for God to open their eyes and see how much the Hundurans need them and how much God is using them. Also, come willing to do anything."
  • "I would say to stay open about the experience and talk to the brothers and sisters in the local church as much as you can. You will really learn a lot if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone."
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