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/trainers allowed on site).

• A copy of the COVID-19 test Antigen Test/home test taken within 72 hours of arrival or prior to your international travel.

• Photo ID/Passport and Vaccination Documentation

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

• Bedding: high-quality sleeping bag that is suitable for hot temperatures as well as a sleeping pad/air travel mattress, pillow, pillowcases, bed sheets, and blanket. This will not be provided.

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

• Work clothes: You should bring pants/shorts-knee long to work in. No shorts or leggings are allowed on site. We provide purple short-sleeved work shirts, you can bring long-sleeved shirts or sun-protection arm sleeves.

• Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, electrolytes.

• Personal cash and ATM/credit card

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (such as ear protection and gloves.) We will provide this equipment, but we encourage volunteers to bring their own when possible.

• Vitamins, food supplements ( recommended if dietary restriction).

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

• Any “comfort” snacks or essentials you may not be able to get nearby base, for example, coffee, peanut butter.

• Mosquito net

• Shower shoes/Flip flops

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

• Normal clothes (for after work and days off)

• Lightweight rain jacket.

• Books, games, or other forms of entertainment

• Cell phone and battery pack.

• Earplugs and sleep mask

• Sharpie (for marking your belongings)