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CityLight Vineyard Church, Mexico, 2023

D0 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 parent/guardian.
• If you have participants without adequate medical insurance or want to purchase trip protection insurance, you can buy from any insurance provider you choose.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?

During the day, we will serve alongside local partners in many ways, from block parties to community cleanup, work projects out at Oasis Boys Home, etc., whatever our local partners have asked us to do. More details will be available as we get closer to your arrival date.  

During the evenings, we will have debriefing gatherings.

WILL OUR GROUP BE WORKING TOGETHER?

Typically, we keep your group together if we can; sometimes, because of the numbers, we may have to divide up your group. 

WHAT ABOUT SAFETY?

Safety is our top priority!

• We require groups to bring 1 adult (21 or older) for every 5 participants that are under 21 years of age.
• We review safety procedures at the team center—appropriate close-toe shoes/boots, gloves, and goggles are recommended at any service project.
• Participants are not required to do any work that they consider unsafe. Participants may be using a drill for screws, but no one under the age of 16 can use a power tool or drill for drilling holes, and no one under the age of 18 can use a power saw.
• Although we serve in needy areas, we require work crews to always stay together. No one should ever be left alone, and all participants are back at the lodging facility by their designated check-in time.
• If an injury occurs on the worksite and is not severe, Amoveo Group staff will contact the team leader and coordinate any transportation needed. If the injury is severe, the adult on site will call “911”, and Amoveo Group staff will offer support and ensure that required medical forms are delivered to the hospital.
• Each group will have a first-aid kit
• Amoveo Group has trained staff in an emergency/crisis response protocol

WHERE WILL WE STAY?

• Amoveo Group trips can sometimes hold up to 100+ participants, and we house them at a team center facility - Think hostel-level accommodations.  
• Participants must bring pillows, sleeping bags, or other bedding to sleep on bunk beds. Groups are assigned to sleeping rooms together; gender-separate and sleeping rooms may be shared with other groups, depending on their size and the size of the rooms.
• Address of Team Center - Calle Ignacio Zaragoza # 400 Maneadero Parte Alta c.p. 22790 Ensenada B.C

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

• Meals include hot breakfasts, picnic-style lunches, and hot dinners. All meals will be prepared for participants by kitchen staff, and picnic-style lunches will be assembled in the mornings and brought to project sites. The first provided meal is dinner on Saturday, and the last meal is breakfast on Saturday.
• If you have a participant that must eat gluten-free—please let us know. Participants with special diets or allergies are welcome to bring their food items to fill in as needed during the week. Please know that we do have peanut butter on the menu. Amoveo Group cannot guarantee there will not be any cross-contamination during meal preparation by kitchen staff. A staff member will be available to answer any questions about food.

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.

PERSONAL ITEMS:

• Notarized consent letter from parent/guardian for each minor (under 18 years of age).
• 2 Copies of birth certificate for every minor
• Passport with at least 6 months validity
• Sleeping bag or sheets
• Blanket and pillow
• Towels and washcloths
• Modest swimsuit and shower shoes
• Toothpaste and toothbrush
• Soap and shampoo
• Any prescription medications
• Laundry/plastic bags (for dirty clothing)
• Long pants or jeans
• Modest shorts
• Work t-shirts
• Pajamas, socks, and underwear
• Work boots or sturdy shoes
• Water bottle
• Personal health insurance card or copy
• Bible
• Light Jacket and/or sweatshirt
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Bandanas, a hat, or visor
• Insect repellent
• Mirror*
• Camera*
• Rain gear*
• Snacks*
• Musical instruments*
• Flashlight*
• Spending money*

* Optional

AS A GROUP:

• PROJECT NEEDS: We asked each location for specific needs for the projects you will be serving. Your group’s mission is to have FUN collecting as many needed items as possible and bringing them with you! Your gift will meet a specific need in the community you are serving-- thank you in advance!
• Involve your congregation, friends, and local businesses in the effort.
• Is transportation a problem? Purchase your project items when you arrive.
• IGLOO (5 GL) and COOLER (48 QT): A cooler and water jug are also needed for every 10 people
• These keep Lunch and water cold for participants at their service site.
• These also can be purchased by your host ahead of time, or you keep them in the original box and bring it as a checked bag.

WHAT NOT 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:

For security reasons, having your students leave these items at home is best. However, we understand they are great for capturing moments, sharing life, and communicating back home. If you bring any of these items, don’t let them distract you from your experience. If you choose to bring them, put them away during the programs and on your work sites.