PACKING

Work Boots: These should be sturdy work boots or hiking boots, they must be closed-toe. Puncture-proof soles and steel toe boots are recommended (no Converse or running shoes allowed on site).

• A copy of COVID-19 test PCR or Antigen Test taken within 72 hours of arrival

• Photo ID/Passport and Vaccination Documentation

• Work clothes: We provide short-sleeved work shirts but you should bring pants/shorts to work in, as well as long sleeve shirts in case you are working on a site that requires them.

• Waterproof rain jacket or raincoat. It may occasionally rain on work days.

• UV/Sun protective safety glasses: our worksite is on bright white sand/ground, and you’ll need safety glasses with UV protection to filter out the intense light

• If you wish to sleep in a tent, you need to bring your own waterproof, sturdy tent (space for tents is not guaranteed, and large/oversized tents will not be allowed). - please reach out to our VRC to confirm that space is available for you!

• Personal cash and ATM/credit card

• Travel while wearing a face covering (cloth mask, 3-ply or N-95). We will provide disposable masks while on program.

• Personal first aid kit, including any medication e.g. paracetamol, oral rehydration salts, antidiarrheals, etc. (We are unable to provide any medication). And, a personal thermometer.

• Personal items, toiletries (please consider bringing biodegradable soaps to protect the local environment), and towel.

• Water bottle

• Personal Protective Equipment (such as: N-95 respirators for when mixing cement, ear protection, and gloves.) We will provide this equipment, but we encourage volunteers to bring their own when possible.

• Vitamins, electrolytes, food supplements.

• Insect repellent - the mosquitos and sand flies have been quite bad at the start of program… this is highly recommended!

• Any “comfort” snacks or essentials you may not be able to get near base

• Cell phone, Battery pack.

• Sharpie (for marking your belongings)

• Lots of socks (these tend to disappear in a communal living environment)

• Normal clothes (for after work and days off)

• Lightweight jacket or sweater

• Shower shoes/flip flops, swimwear 

• Earplugs and a sleep mask

• Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Sun hat

• Mattresses and pillows are provided for volunteers, but we advise bringing your own pillowcases, bed sheets, and blankets/sleeping bags.

• Books, games, or other forms of entertainment