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Shopping is best done at home, so please come prepared.
Be prepared for any clothing you wear on the work site to get ruined and dirty. Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a requirement for volunteers.
Please pack light - think about what is needed vs wanted; space on base is tight, and the environmental impact of items left behind after programs is a serious issue in rural communities.
See the following lists for required and recommended items:
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
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)
Passport
REcommended
REcommended
Sleeping mat and sleeping bag suitable for hot climate
Pillow
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as: safety glasses, 3M P-100 respirators with pancake filters, ear protection, and gloves.) We will provide this equipment, but we encourage volunteers to bring their own when possible.
Work clothes. We provide short-sleeved work shirts but you should bring pants/knee-length shorts to work in
Unlocked Cell phone
Water bottle
Lots of socks (these tend to disappear in a communal living environment)
Normal clothes (for after work and days off)
Personal first aid kit, including any medication e.g. paracetamol, oral rehydration salts, anti-diarrheals, etc. (We are unable to provide any medication)
Bug spray
Sunscreen/sunhat
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Personal cash and ATM/credit card
Good to have
Good to have
Waterproof rain jacket
Lightweight jacket or sweater
Personal items, toiletries, towel
Shower shoes/flip flops
Solar light ( when no electricity )
Battery pack - solar one is highly recommended
Vitamins, electrolytes, food supplements, comfort food
Earplugs and sleep mask
Battery-powered/rechargeable fan for sleeping
Want to see what other volunteers bring with them to gain some packing inspiration? Check out this video!
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