I've Registered: Now What?

Before reading this page, be sure to register by signing up for a trip and paying a $150 deposit on our trips signup page

I've Registered: Now What? Your Next Steps Before Volunteering in Honduras

1. Now that you've registered, you have until exactly two weeks before your trip to pay your remaining balance. Your remaining balance is payable online by visiting this link: http://www.studentshelpinghonduras.org/finalpayment. If you wish to pay by check, please contact us.
   
   
2. 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.


3. Next, give us your flight information by filling out the Flight Information Form (click here). This is very, very important!


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


5. 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). Please note that SHH staff are unable to provide medical advice regarding immunizations & vaccinations.


• Get traveler’s insurance if your insurance doesn’t cover you while on your trip. We highly recommend the International Volunteer Card for travel insurance. This card provides emergency medical insurance while overseas and also allows for a 5% discount on all Continental flights! Click here to purchase the International Volunteer Card.


• If you're willing to pay the "second bag fee," fill a suitcase full of donations. Click here for a list of "high-need" items!


• Use our packing list to get your suitcase ready! Remember to pack light, but also to be prepared. 5 words: bug spray and sun screen!


• Give your parents/relatives/emergency contacts our direct phone number in case they need to reach us: 540-322-3471 (a US number which rings internationally in Honduras for free). If you get our answering machine, always leave a message as our staff will receive an alert if you do. Finally, your family is now even able to text that number (540-322-3471) if they need to get in touch but it's not an emergency

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