Our goal is for every student to walk away from this trip with significant, personal impact by volunteering and immersing in a culture so unique from our own. That being said, we do have a few rules and guidelines every student and parent needs to agree to in order for the trip to be successful.
1. Respect - Respect for our leaders and the culture is imperative.
2. No cell phones - Students can bring their cell phones, however, once we arrive in Tanzania, we will hold their cell phones for the majority of the trip. They will have limited access to their phones on the weekends. Phones will never be allowed while on volunteer projects or when we are involved with the community. We do have work phones and phone numbers will be available to students and parents in case of emergencies.
3. Participation - We do expect all students to participate in all of the events we have planned. This may push some out of their comfort zone, but that is part of the reward.
4. Adult/illegal activities - While on the trip, students will not be allowed to participate in sexual activity, drinking, drugs, smoking, vaping or any other activity that is illegal or deemed inappropriate for their age or the culture we are in.
5. Hanging out - we encourage camaraderie among the students, however, we do not allow girls in boys dorms and vice versa.
6. Curfew - During the week we will have an early curfew as many of our days begin early in the morning. We will have extended free time on the weekends for students to hang out and enjoy the local scenery.
Is there any occasion my student would be sent home?
Yes, there are certain circumstances we would contact the parent to make travel arrangements for their student for early departure. Here are few examples of why we would ask a student to no longer participate:
If a student attempts to, threatens or causes harm themselves or others
If a student is showing signs of extreme anxiety
Disrespecting the staff or one another
Bullying
Trying to solicit drugs or other substances considered to be illegal for their age
Engaging in inappropriate sexual activities
Refusal to participate or follow rules
If your student gets to the point we need them to go home, we will need your help in making arrangements for them to vacate the property the same day. In addition, parents will incur the expense of all travel arrangements including staff for supervision, transportation to and from the airport for the student and staff which may include but not limited to hotel, taxi, ferry, airline and/or bus fees. Traveling can be quite expensive, please make sure your students are emotionally and mentally healthy for the trip in order to avoid these possible scenarios.
Please sign below to indicate you and your student have thoroughly read the code of conduct rules and expectations as well as the student dismissal policies, protocols and expenses and agree to the conditions of the trip.
