PACKING
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. We will be providing bedding such as a sleeping pad, pillows, and blankets. Please see the following lists for required and recommended items:
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)
Photo ID
Vaccination Documentation
REcommended
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.
Bedding: We provide a thin mattress, but we do not provide sheets, pillows, pillowcase, etc. For added cushion, a sleeping bag is recommended
Waterproof rain jacket, lightweight jacket or sweater.
Water bottle and food storage containers for lunch.
Battery Pack
Personal cash and ATM/credit card
Personal first aid kit, including any medication e.g. paracetamol, oral rehydration salts, antidiarrheals, etc. (We are unable to provide any medication.)
Personal items, toiletries (please consider bringing biodegradable soaps to protect the local environment), and towels.
Insect Repellant: It is currently Tick and Mosquito season. The area has a lot of them, so we recommend enough repellant for your visit
Headlamp: Some of our rooms do not have electricity. Headlamps may be helpful at night
Good to have
Vitamins, electrolytes, food supplements, and comfort food
Shower shoes/flip flops.
Sleep/eye mask - We have plenty of earplugs!
Sun hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Sharpie for marking your belongings
Want to see what other volunteers bring with them to gain some packing inspiration? Check out this video!