Pre-Trip To-Do List

Most items on this list are explained in greater detail in this packet. This will just serve as a checklist to make your preparation easier.

Required Steps:

1. Register for your trip by paying your deposit. Registration forms for our various trips are located on the Trip Registration Page (http://www.studentshelpinghonduras.org/trips)


2. Mail a check (no cash please) for the remainder of your trip payment balance with your full name and trip ID (i.e. WINTER III) on memo line to:
   
   SHH Trips
   1213 Dandridge St.
   Fredericksburg, VA 22401


3. Purchase a flight to Honduras on the EXACT DATES of your trip. If you come a day early, you are responsible for extra costs incurred in hotel and meals fees. We recommend arriving before 3:00pm if possible on the first day of the trip in order to relax for your action-packed week. Click here for more information on our airport pickup policy.


4. Give us your flight information by filling out this form. This is very important!


5. Make sure your passport does not expire for at least 6 more months. If it does, you will need to renew it.


6. Make at least 3 copies of your passport. Give one to your emergency contact, give one to SHH Staff upon arrival, and carry one with you at all times while in Honduras.

Other Important/Smart Things to do

• Call your credit card company and inform them that you’ll be leaving the country. They may freeze your account if you try to use your card in Honduras.
• ATMs will be your main way of getting money in Honduras. Make sure your ATM card will work for you abroad.
• Get recommended immunizations (more details in health and safety information section)
• Get traveler’s insurance if your insurance doesn’t cover you while on your trip.
• If you're willing to pay the "second bag fee," fill a suitcase full of donations.
• Use packing list to pack light, but be prepared.
• Print out two copies of the carry-on emergency contact card. Keep one in your wallet. This will allow you to reach us if you should get separated from the group. Give the other copy to a family member so they can reach us/you in case of emergency.