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Ireland Trip - FAQ, Ireland, 2024

WHERE WILL WE STAY?

• Amoveo Teams can be housed at local Christian conference grounds, AirBnB, or other similar facilities.  Generally, there will be shared rooms and toilet facilities.
• You will be advised if you need to bring bedding.
• The address of the particular lodging site will be given to you before you arrive.

WHAT IS THE MENU? WHAT IF THERE ARE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?

• The menu will depend on the location of the projects for the week.  It may include food you prepare in your lodging site, meals provided by ministry partners, home-cooked meals, and restaurant food, all in the same week!
• There are generally options for those with allergies, intolerances, or other special dietary needs.  Please let us know in advance so we can plan.

Saturday:

3—5:30 p.m.: Check-in.

5:30 p.m. Dinner

7 p.m. Adult Leader Meeting 

7:30 p.m. Evening Program

9:00 p.m. Free Time

11 p.m. Lights-out

Sunday:

6:45 a.m. Rise and Shine

7:30 a.m. Breakfast, clean up team center space

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Church

Noon Lunch at local church partners

12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Groups have free time

5:00 p.m. - Dinner

7 p.m. Adult Leader Meeting 

7:30 p.m. Evening Program

9:00 p.m. Free Time

11 p.m. Lights-out

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday:

6:45 a.m. Rise and Shine

7:30 a.m. Breakfast, gather supplies and sack lunches

8:30 a.m. Big Group Connect, Gather Supplies and depart for ministry/service sites

Noon On-Site Lunch

4:00 p.m. Return to Team Center for cleanup and free time

5:30 p.m. Dinner

7 p.m. Adult Leader Meeting 

7:30 p.m. Evening Program

9:00 p.m. Free Time

11 p.m. Lights-out

Wednesday:

*  Same schedule as the other days until 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Groups have free time (Dinner on your own)

11 p.m. Lights-outs

Saturday:

7:45 a.m. Rise and Shine

8:30 a.m. Breakfast

ARE BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED?

• Yes, Amoveo Group requires that all participants 18 years of age or older be screened and background checked by your church before attending.
• Background checks must be national and no older than two (2) years from the trip's start.
• You choose your background check organization vendor, or we have one we can recommend.
• 18-20-year-olds are not considered “adults” during the trip; however, we still ask them to go through your church’s screening process and have background checks run because of our commitment to safety.
• Amoveo Group requires a letter from the church’s pastor with his signature on official letterhead confirming that the church has on file official background checks for every 18+ participant for them to attend the trip. This can be scanned and sent to info@amoveo group.org. 
• If you require background checks, you will need to register your church/organization and then begin obtaining background checks for your people. Please go to www.ciaresearch.com and click 'Not Registered' in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to register your church/organization. When you get to the “How did you hear about us” entry, please type “Amoveo Group.” This will communicate that you are looking for the basic background check that will cost $15.00 a person.
• Please note that your church/organization will need to set up an account to use this service for legal and billing purposes.

DO PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO HAVE INSURANCE?

• Personal health insurance is required to attend.
• In Addition to personal health insurance, all participants will have international travel insurance through Amoveo Group.
• All healthcare costs are the responsibility of the participants or their parents/guardians.
• If you have participants without adequate medical insurance or want to purchase trip protection insurance, you can buy from any insurance provider you choose.

PERSONAL ITEMS:

• Notarized consent letter from parent/guardian for each minor (under 18 years of age).
• 2 Copies of the birth certificate for every minor
• Passport with at least 6 months validity
• Towels and washcloths
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Soap and shampoo
• Any prescription medications
• Laundry/plastic bags (for dirty clothing)
• Long pants or jeans
• Modest shorts
• Work t-shirts
• Layers for varying weather, including rain gear
• Pajamas, socks, and underwear
• Work boots or sturdy shoes
• Water bottle
• Personal health insurance card or copy
• Bible
• Light Jacket
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Bandanas, a hat, or visor
• Mirror*
• Camera*
• Rain gear (not optional in Ireland)
• Snacks*
• Musical instruments*
• Flashlight*
• Spending money*

* Optional

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

• Alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal drugs
• Expensive clothes or jewelry
• Anything really valuable
• Fireworks, weapons, or toy guns
• Skimpy or revealing clothes

CELL PHONES / ELECTRONICS:

Make sure you understand the electrical requirements of anything you bring, as Irish plugs have both a different shape and a different voltage than the US and Canada.  If it is not rated for up to 240V, attempting to use it in Ireland could cause damage to your property and the lodging site.

Make sure you understand the charges, if any that will be incurred by using your mobile phone in Ireland.  Our regular method of communication while in-country will be via WhatsApp.