AIRFARE: As of 1/10/2010, American Airlines published flight for below itinerary is $395.80 per person, round trip. Please note that you should check with Project Child first before purchasing tickets, as our flight plans may have changed. Hotel: Quality Inn, Las Americas (Santo Domingo) located about 15 minutes from the main airport and 10 minutes from Casa de Luz Children's Home: Room Rates, including hot breakfast buffet: 2 persons per room/per day: US$79, plus 26% tax 3 persons per room/per day: US$89, plus 26% tax 4 persons per room/per day: US$99, plus 26% tax Please note: Effective August 1, 2007: Due to the expense and time associated with leading teams to the Dominican Republic which our operating budget is not able to absorb anymore, we will require church group, youth group, or other groups traveling with Project Child to sponsor expenses for Project Child's Team Leader. These expenses are airfare, lodging, transportation and ministry-related expenses. Tourist Card: US $10.00 purchased in Santo Domingo airport. In-country transportation: Average is US $10-$15 per person, per day. Size of group and length of trip determines the cost. Travel Insurance: Through Acess America www.accessamerica.com
A donation of USD $100 will be asked 45 days before departure to help with the purchase of various construction materials, supplies, and tools needed to carry out the work.
Documents: A valid US passport and photo ID. Luggage: 2 pieces (74" total three dimensions, up to 50 lbs. each), plus 1 piece carry-on (45" total, up to 40 lbs.) Money: The exchange rate is currently around 36 DR Pesos (DOP) per US Dollar (USD). Vaccinations: While no vaccines are required to visit DR, it is strongly suggested that you at least have the MMR series (mumps, measles, rubella), Tetanus and Hepatitis A & B. Don't forget the corresponding boosters. Please consult your doctor for other vaccinations.
US Government health information for travelers to the Caribbean can be obtained by clicking HERE Medicines: Bring Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, or similar-type products. Electricity: 110 volts as in the US. Phone Calls: It is best if you purchase a calling card while in DR that's comparable with their phones. This card may be used from the hotel and it will cost less than the room phones. Weather: In the 80's and 90's. Clothing: Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. Wear comfortable, closed shoes such as sneakers or steel-toed shoes. Construction boots are recommended if doing construction work. You may attend church services on Sunday morning, unless it is your departure date. You will need church attire if you attend church (Ladies: dress, or blouse and skirt...Gentlemen: slacks and a nice shirt). Food: The Quality Inn features a hot breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order. Lunch and dinner will usually be eaten at Casa de Luz. You may choose to eat dinner at your expense after returning to the hotel Bring snacks. Security: We do not go anywhere that it is not safe. We encourage taking an evening off to sightsee; however transportation costs and other related expenses associated with touring are considered personal expenses. Do not bring anything on the trip that you would not want to loose (jewelry, expensive camera, etc). Gifts: Project Child has strict rules about monetary gifts. No gifts are to be given to any one (beggars, our employees, etc.) during the mission trip. If you feel led to help out a person (or persons) financially, this must be done on your own later and not within the context of the mission trip. You may do so but only after having returned to the US. We urge you to speak with a Project Child team leader about this, if you have any questions. Recommended items to bring: Bible, Alarm clock, Flashlight & batteries, Insect Repellent, Snacks, Pepto-Bismol/anti-diarrhea medicine, Dry soap (antibacterial), work gloves, refillable water bottle. Principles to Remember:1. Remember why we are going to the Dominican Republic and what we want to accomplish. 2. Show respect for the country and its people. - Do not speak in a discriminatory way about the country,
the people, or their customs. Respect everyone and their
feelings. - Remember...this is a third world country and the people
do the best they can with what they have. If you wish to
suggest a better way to do a particular job or task, please
do so in a loving way and always making sure that you
have the means to provide them with the proper tools to
do what you are suggesting. - We need to watch ourselves not to offend the people that we are there to help.
3. Be spiritually prepared. - Expect the unexpected. Expect some degree of despair, sadness and helplessness about the condition of the children in this country.
- Be flexible.
- Be in the word of God and pray daily.
4. Always be a servant. - Have an attitude to serve.
- Minister to each other.
- Take initiative to help without being asked (Note: You will not be asked to do anything that you are not comfortable with. Please let your team leader know how you feel with a particular task).
- Please pray that you will return home with a new perspective and a greater burden for reaching out to those less fortunate. Ask God to reveal to you how He wishes to use you during this trip and upon your return to the US.
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