Join HELP2SERVE.CARE in making a lifechanging tranformation in your life and the lives of others.

📦 Everything You Need. So You Can Focus on What Matters.

Your all-inclusive immersion experience goes far beyond meals and lodging and further beyond the standard to also include:

• 🔄 Ongoing Support—Before, During & After
  From your first questions to your final reflections, we’re with you every step of the way. Get real-time answers and wholehearted guidance from experienced professionals who care about your success.
• 💪 Fundraising Guide to Help You Get There
  Don’t let cost hold you back—our step-by-step guide empowers you to fund your journey with confidence. You’ll gain creative strategies, sample messages, and support to make your dream experience a reality.
• 📦 Pre-Departure Orientation
  Meet your fellow volunteers and future changemakers, and get fully prepared with cultural insights, health tips, and travel know-how before you ever leave home!
• 📖 Country-Specific Program Manual & Resource Guide
  Stay informed and prepared with a tailored guide covering cultural insights, clinical protocols, safety tips, and everything you need to thrive on the ground.
• 🛬 In-Country Orientation
  Start strong with a guided welcome session—covering safety, culture, logistics, and everything you need to thrive from day one.
• 🚐 Airport Pickup & Drop-Off + Local Travel
  From the moment you land to your final goodbye, we’ve got your transportation covered. Just focus on the experience—leave the logistics to us.
• 🛏️ Shared, Safe & Vetted Accommodations
  Rest easy in locally hosted lodging that’s gender-based, group-oriented, and personally vetted by our team—safe, welcoming, and always staffed.
• 🗺️ Epic Adventures & Deep Dives into Culture
  Surf, zip-line, snorkel, kayak, and chase waterfalls—literally. Every epic experience in your final program plan is included and professionally guided. Beyond the adrenaline, explore local markets, hike to hidden gems, and soak up culture through real community experiences that go way beyond a tourist trip.
• 🎉 In-the-Moment Exploration, Spontaneous Group Outings & Cultural Connections
  Not everything has to be on the schedule. Some of the best moments happen when your group hits a local food spot, catches a sunset hike, or discovers a cool shop off the main road. Safe, supervised, and always unforgettable—just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure.
• 🌆 Daytime Thrills & Chill Night Vibes
  From daytime excursions to nightlife done right—you’ll vibe with local music, dance, and culture in safe, guided settings. Think of experiences like rooftop cafés, beach bonfires, live music nights, and cultural hangouts—with your crew and trusted staff by your side the whole way.
• 🏗️ Team-Building Activities
  Build strong bonds with your fellow changemakers through fun and purposeful group challenges.
• 🌙 Evening Group Activities
  Unwind, reflect, and connect through fun, guided group sessions—perfect for building friendships and sharing daily highlights.
• 🍲 Authentic, Locally Prepared Meals
  Enjoy nourishing, home-cooked meals that reflect the local culture and support community cooks and small businesses.
• 🚀 Capacity Building Workshops
  Gain hands-on skills that empower you to lead, serve, and make a lasting impact in global health settings.
• 🗺️ Strategic Planning and Goal-Setting Sessions
  Collaboratively map out goals and responsibilities so you're ready to hit the ground running with confidence.
• 📈 Real-World Growth + Career-Building Experience
  Gain skills that matter—observe healthcare in action, build your résumé, and return home with real impact that sets you apart in school and your career.
• 💬 Onsite Mentorship from Licensed Professionals During Volunteering
  Learn directly from experienced healthcare providers who guide, support, and inspire you throughout your service—real insight, real impact.
• 👥 Lifelong Friendships + Peer Bonding
  Connect deeply with fellow volunteers who share your passion. Build a global network of friends, allies, and future colleagues.
• 🤲 Hands-On Observational Clinical Experiences
  Shadow local healthcare professionals, witness patient care, and deepen your understanding of global health systems—up close and in real time.
• 🌱 Service-Learning & Guided Community Engagement
  Make a real difference while learning from grassroots leaders. Every activity is designed to serve ethically and grow your impact mindset.
• 📘 All Clinical Supplies & Program Materials Included
  No hidden costs or scrambling to find gear. We provide what you need to participate confidently in every clinical and educational session.
• 🤝 Professional Connections
  Meet mentors, local health leaders, and like-minded changemakers. Grow your network and expand your global perspective.
• 📄 Official Statement of Service Hours
  Receive documented proof of your volunteer work—perfect for résumés, school applications, and service requirements.
• 🏅 Certificate of Participation & Site Recognition
  Celebrate your impact with an official certificate and acknowledgment from your host site—perfect for portfolios, applications, and your personal journey of service.
• ✉️ Personalized Letter of Recommendation
  Stand out with a tailored letter highlighting your achievements, growth, and impact—written by program leaders who’ve seen your dedication firsthand.
• ✨ Unforgettable & Life-Changing Adventures
  From breathtaking landscapes to powerful moments of service—this journey will challenge, inspire, and stay with you forever.

[❓ HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTION(S) AND WOULD LIKE CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM] – (CLICK)

✈️ Are Flights Included in the Program Cost?

No—flights are not included in your program fee. But don’t worry—we make it simple to travel with your group and arrive safely and confidently.

👉 For every destination, we organize optional group flights at competitive rates. These flights typically depart from the region with the highest number of confirmed participants to help you travel together.

✈️ Prefer to book your own flight? That’s absolutely fine! We can also connect you with other volunteers from your area (when possible), so you can coordinate independent travel if you choose.

You’ll receive two key travel documents leading up to your departure:

Published and sent to applicants who have already applied and have been accepted approximately 3 months before departure, this document includes many details including the following:

• Group flight details (dates and times), including departure/return from designated airports
   
• Where to meet for group flight boarding and check-in
   
• Access and attendance information for your required attendance at the pre-departure meeting (held ~3 weeks prior to host country departure)

• General information regarding the in-host country orientation timing at the in-host country arrival airport
   

Sent only to applicants who have already applied and have been accepted approximately 3 weeks before departure; this document will also be reviewed in your pre-departure meeting and includes among many other details the following:

• Exact details regarding the in-host country orientation time and location at the designated in-host country airport
   
• Note the required airport meeting point in the host country will be after immigration, outside security, but still within the airport itself (e.g,, typically at a lobby area within the airport)
   
• Details on your private all participant transportation plan to start your volunteer immersion and to check into lodging with the group
   
• Emergency contacts and contingency plans
   
• Your final check-out meeting details and return airport transportation information that will occur on the last day of your immersion.
   

All participants—whether on a group or individual flight—must arrive at the same host country airport at or before the latest group flight arrival time.

📍 There will be a Required Airport Arrival Orientation, held:

• Inside the arrival airport lobby
   
• After you pass through immigration and customs
   
• About 1–2 hours after the last group flight arrives
   

This is the first official in-host country meeting of your program and attendance is mandatory.

After your brief orientation in the airport, you’ll board required private transportation to your host community volunteer focused lodging.

✔️ All transport is pre-arranged and included at no cost to you.

⏰ It departs only once—from a specific location at a specific time.

📌 No alternate free transportation options are available. If you miss this, you’ll be responsible for any additional transportation costs. Please know not staying with the group is not following our safety regulations, and you may be asked not to continue in the program if you are putting yourself at risk, we are here to help keep you safe as our top priority.

Typically the day will start with an early breakfast, always a final check-out for all participants, and a warm goodbye. You'll then board your return airport transportation, included for:

• All group flight participants
   
• Independent travelers with matching or later flight times on the same day as the group flight departure(s).

✔️ This return trip is optional for independent travelers, but remember:

👉 There is only one shared shuttle to the airport—no alternate free return transport will be offered.

📍 A brief check-out meeting is required for all participants, and will be held about 3 hours before the group flight departs—typically in the accommodation lobby prior to anyone leaving to the airport.

🕒 Don’t book flights until your Generalized Program Plan is published (~3 months before departure) and only after your have been accepted into your program plan of choice.

📩 Your Detailed Program Plan, will be emailed to all accepted applicants and reviewed in your pre-departure meeting, ~3 weeks before departure and will include: 

• Emergency contacts and contingency plans
   
• Airport in-host country required orientation meeting point and to and from airport transport details

• Final  check-out locations, dates, and times 

📝 Independent Travelers:

Match your arrival and departure times to the group flight(s) and remember you are required to use the included airport transportation from the host country arrival airport.

🚨 You must attend the scheduled 1) in-host country orientation at the designated in-host country arrival airport on the first day of your trip and 2) departure check-out meeting at the final accommodation location lobby on the last day of your trip—to insure safety and coordination.

📩 ~3 Months Before Departure

• Review group flight information made public for those who have not already applied and which will also be emailed to accepted applicants
   
• Only after you have been accepted to your program of choice, purchase your group ticket or match your independent flight to the same airport and times and purchase your airline ticket.
   

📩 ~3 Weeks Before Departure

• Review your final program plan carefully
   
• Attend your mandatory pre-departure meeting
   
• Be ready and on time for the Required In-Host Country Airport Orientation
   

💬 Have questions? Need help coordinating your flights? We’re here to support you.

🌍 You came here to serve, stayed to grow, and will leave transformed.

From the moment you land to your final airport goodbye—you’ll be part of a team, a mission, and a movement that stays with you forever.

[❓ HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTION(S) AND WOULD LIKE CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM] – (CLICK)

PLEASE KNOW THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY—PLEASE SEE YOUR SPECIFIC CHOSEN PROGRAM PLAN FOR DETAILS—PLEASE ALSO KNOW AN EVEN MORE DETAILED PROGRAM PLAN WILL BE PUBLISHED, DISCUSSED, AND PROVIDED AT YOUR PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING, ~3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE. AGAIN THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE!

✈️ Day 0: Arrival Day — Airport Orientation and  Check-In, Group Welcome & Transportation to Lodging

Welcome to the first day of your life-changing journey!

Today kicks off with excitement, connection, and purpose 

as you arrive in your host country and officially begin your HELP2SERVE.CARE immersion experience!

🛬 Required Airport Arrival & Orientation

All participants must arrive at the designated airport in the host country by the exact time and location noted in your pre-departure materials. Please know this required orientation and check-in will be schedule to occur approximately 1 to 2 hours after the group flight is scheduled to arrive (depending on typically customs waiting times) at the designated host country airport.

📍 A brief orientation and check-in will take place inside the arrival airport to ensure you’re welcomed, informed, and ready.

🚐 Private Group Transportation to Volunteer Lodging will occur shortly following orientation, all participants will travel together via required private group transport to your host community lodging.

✔️ All transportation is pre-arranged, and is free to the participant but only departs at a specified time and location. There is no other free transportation options other than the prearranged private transportation offered to and from the airport and all other transportation arranged in advance for your entire immersion experience. Any alternate request for alternate transportation would be an out pocket of pocket expense to be paid by the participant. Please know not staying with the group is not following our safety regulations, and you may be asked not to continue in the program if you are putting yourself at risk--we are here to help keep you safe as our top priority.

🍽️ Welcome Dinner & Team Bonding Upon arrival at your volunteer lodging, you’ll check in, settle into your room, and join the group for your first dinner party—a night filled with introductions, laughter, and team-building activities to launch your immersive journey together.

Please remember to see your published group flight offer details ~ 3 months before departure date to best plan to purchase a group flight ticket or your individual flight to the same exact airport the group flights arrives. Be sure if you purchase a separate individual flight—that your flight arrives earlier and no later that  the group flight is scheduled to arrive—and to the exact same airport. Remember that is your choice to fly or not to fly on the optional group flight.

Also it is extremely important that you review your very detailed program plan—which will be updated once again and sent to all accepted applicants designated emails ~3 weeks before your departure date. We will also reviewing the very detailed program plan at your scheduled pre-departure meeting which will be scheduled ~3 weeks before your departure date. This updated very detailed program plan will denote the specific time and exact location of the ’Required In-Host Country Airport Brief Orientation and Check-In’ and the exact location for the land transportation departure location and the specific time of departure from the airport on this designated arrival day. The updated very detailed program plan will also include other details such as contact numbers and back up plans for emergencies for any unforeseen events on this day for example, a delayed flight.

📩 What You Need To Do Next:

• Review the group flight info published and emailed to accepted applicants ~3 months before departure--consider if you want to purchase the group flight or and independent flight.
• Either purchase a group flight ticket or match  your flight to depart at the same airport and no earlier than the group flight departure if you want to take the optional airport transportation that will be offered—on this final day. Remember that is your choice to fly or not to fly on the optional group flight.
• Review your detailed final program plan emailed to all accepted applicants ~3 weeks before departure
• Know your check-in location and be on time—this is where the adventure begins!

Let the journey begin — we can’t wait to welcome you! 🌍💥

VOLUNTEER IMMERSION BEGINS!!!

🌞 Day 1: Orientation & Cultural Integration

7:30–8:15 AM – Breakfast

8:15–9:15 AM – Morning Prep Meeting (with local experts & U.S. licensed provider)

9:15–12:15 PM – Morning Volunteer Work: Orientation activities, team-building, introduction to local culture & customs (3 hrs)

12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00–2:00 PM – Midday Huddle (collaborative recap with local leaders & U.S. NP)

2:00–5:00 PM – Afternoon Volunteer Work: Community walking tour, safety protocols, and neighborhood health asset mapping, and health fair set up/prep (3 hrs) 

6:30–7:30 PM – Dinner

7:30–8:15 PM – Evening Debrief & Group Reflection (45 min)

🌿🧡🧠 Day 2–3: Health Fair – Comprehensive Community Wellness

7:30–8:15 AM – Breakfast (45 mins)

8:15–9:15 AM – Morning Prep Meeting (1 hr)

With health fair leads, U.S. nurse practitioners, OB/GYN team, public health educators, and mental health counselors. Prepares all participants for the day's stations and responsibilities.

9:15–12:15 PM – Morning Volunteer Work (3 hrs)

Set up and host booths at community health fairs. Topics include:

• Maternal & Child Health
• Diabetes Prevention
• Nutrition & Healthy Eating
• Mental Health & Stress Relief
• Weight & Vital Sign Checks
• General Health Q&A (led by provider)

Lead interactive sessions, provide education using WHO/UN materials, assist in screenings, and collaborate with local professionals across all health domains.

12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch (45 mins)

1:00–2:00 PM – Midday Huddle (1 hr)

Debrief with clinical leads, reflect on impact, identify urgent needs, and adjust plans with input from local providers and U.S. NP.

1:00–5:00 PM – Afternoon Volunteer Work (3 hrs)

Continue to host booths at community health fairs. Topics include:

• Maternal & Child Health
• Diabetes Prevention
• Nutrition & Healthy Eating
• Mental Health & Stress Relief
• Weight & Vital Sign Checks
• General Health Q&A (led by provider)

Lead interactive sessions, provide education using WHO/UN materials, assist in screenings, and collaborate with local professionals across all health domains.

5:00–5:30 PM – Fair Breakdown (30 min)

6:30–7:30 PM – Dinner (1 hr)

7:30–8:15 PM – Evening Debrief & Reflection (45 mins)

Facilitated by U.S. provider and local staff—focused on sharing stories, insights, and planning next steps.

🏠🌎🤝 Day 4: Community Outreach – Door-to-Door Health Assessments

7:30–8:15 AM – Breakfast (45 mins)

8:15–9:15 AM – Morning Prep Meeting (1 hr)

Team huddle with U.S. Nurse Practitioner, local provider, and Spanish-speaking guides. Review safety protocol, triage procedures, and cultural sensitivity for community-based care.

9:15–12:15 PM – Morning Volunteer Work (3 hrs)

Door-to-door outreach in Community A, providing health education, completing wellness assessments, identifying urgent needs. Each small group includes a local provider and translator to assist with triage and build trust.

12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch (45 mins)

1:00–2:00 PM – Midday Huddle (1 hr) 

Clinical and team debrief with input from local providers. Discuss challenges, successes, and community-specific observations from both locations.

2:00–5:00 PM – Afternoon Volunteer Work (3 hrs)

Repeat outreach in Community B. Volunteers rotate through new zones, deepening connection and care delivery. Teams document key findings and offer follow-up recommendations to local health staff.

6:30–7:30 PM – Dinner (1 hr)

7:30–8:15 PM – Evening Debrief & Reflection (45 mins)

Group storytelling and shared reflections on community impact, team resilience, and what it means to serve those most in need.

🏥 Day 5: Hospital and or Clinic Observations I

7:30–8:15 AM – Breakfast

8:15–9:15 AM – Morning Prep Meeting (assignments and expectations overview)

9:15–12:15 PM – Morning Volunteer Work: Clinical observation with local nurses and physicians (3 hrs)

12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00–2:00 PM – Midday Huddle (share takeaways and discuss cultural differences in care delivery) 

2:00–5:00 PM – Afternoon Volunteer Work: Continue clinical shadowing and join patient care debriefs with staff (3 hrs)

6:30–7:30 PM – Dinner

7:30–8:15 PM – Evening Debrief & Group Reflection And Wrap Up (60 min)

💉 Day 6: Hospital and or Clinic Observations II

7:30–8:15 AM – Breakfast

8:15–9:15 AM – Morning Prep Meeting (roundtable on ethics and observational etiquette)

9:15–12:15 PM – Morning Volunteer Work: Rotate through new departments or specialties (3 hrs)

12:15–1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00–2:00 PM – Midday Huddle (group case discussion and provider-led Q&A) 

2:00–5:00 PM – Afternoon Volunteer Work: Assist with chart reviews, supply organization, and observe patient education (3 hrs)

6:30–7:30 PM – Dinner

7:30–8:30 PM – Evening Debrief & Group Reflection & Wrap Up (60 min)

Day 7 Last 1/2 day (morning) Volunteer Week—

Engage in heartfelt goodbye to the communities you’ve served, check out of your lodging, participate in a closeout discussion related to your volunteer work week—then the energy shifts but the mission continues: Explore. Grow. Celebrate.

Day 7 first 1/2 day (afternoon) for the Adventure Week: Arrival & Orientation to Jarabacoa

🚀 Post-Service Week Adventure Tour Begins this afternoon!

After a transformative week serving in Dominican clinics and communities, your journey continues—stronger, closer, and more bonded than ever. You’ve made an impact. Now, it’s time to explore this breathtaking island with the same crew who served beside you. From jungle canyons to beach waves, this next chapter is all about adrenaline, connection, and unforgettable memories. 🌍💙

[❓ HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTION(S) AND WOULD LIKE CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM] – (CLICK)

PLEASE KNOW THIS IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY—PLEASE SEE YOUR SPECIFIC CHOSEN PROGRAM PLAN FOR DETAILS—PLEASE ALSO KNOW AN EVEN MORE DETAILED PROGRAM PLAN WILL BE PUBLISHED, DISCUSSED, AND PROVIDED AT YOUR PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING, ~3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE. AGAIN THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE!

🌟 Day 7 Last 1/2 day (morning) Volunteer Week—

Engage in heartfelt goodbyes to the communities you’ve served, check out of your lodging, participate in a closeout discussion related to your volunteer work week—then the energy shifts but the mission continues: Explore. Grow. Celebrate.

🏔️ Day 7 first 1/2 day (afternoon) Adventure Week: Arrival & Orientation to Jarabacoa

🚀 Post-Service Week Adventure Tour Begins this afternoon!

After a transformative week serving in Dominican clinics and communities, your journey continues—stronger, closer, and more bonded than ever. You’ve made an impact. Now, it’s time to explore this breathtaking island with the same crew who served beside you. From jungle canyons to beach waves, this next chapter is all about adrenaline, connection, and unforgettable memories. 🌍💙

Head to the lush mountains of Jarabacoa, the “City of Eternal Spring,” where cool breezes and green hills welcome you to a new side of the island. After settling into your eco-lodge surrounded by pine forests and waterfalls, enjoy downtime to explore local cafés or simply unwind.

🌅 Evening Highlight: Reconnect with your team at a festive welcome dinner + orientation, where the week’s epic adventures are revealed.

📍 Lodging: Bohíos de Campo Añil, Jarabacoa

🌊 Day 8: White-Water Rafting on the Yaque del Norte River

It’s go time! 💥 Grab your paddle and launch into the Caribbean’s longest and wildest river. Navigate rapids, laugh like crazy, and take in the lush, mountainous scenery from a whole new angle.

🍽️ Lunch by the river, bonding over adventure and pure adrenaline.

📍 Lodging: Bohíos de Campo Añil, Jarabacoa

🧗‍♂️ Day 9: Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling

Prepare to be amazed. Hike deep into rainforest canyons with expert local guides, then rappel down cascading waterfalls and leap into natural emerald pools.

🌿 Challenge your fears, trust your team, and celebrate every wild, muddy, empowering moment.

🍽️ Group dinner back at the eco-lodge—cozy, rustic, and full of stories.

📍 Lodging: Bohíos de Campo Añil, Jarabacoa

🌴 Day 10: 27 Charcos + Ziplining + Coastal Transfer

The day kicks off with the famous 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua—climb, jump, and slide your way through a jungle playground of fresh water and slick rock chutes.

Then: 🚐 Transfer to the North Coast and jump right into ziplining through the treetops!

🌅 Arrive in the beach town of Cabarete, just in time for a beachside dinner.

📍 Lodging: Velero Beach Resort, Cabarete

🏄‍♀️ Day 11: Surf & Snorkel — El Encuentro + Sosúa Bay

Wake up steps from the ocean and hit Playa El Encuentro, one of the best surf spots in the Caribbean! 🏄 Ride the waves or chill with a cold smoothie on the beach.

Later, head to Sosúa Bay for vibrant coral reef snorkeling with tropical fish and crystal-clear waters.

🌴 Evening: Group dinner with ocean views and island vibes.

📍 Lodging: Velero Beach Resort, Cabarete

🏛️ Day 12: Colonial Tour of Santo Domingo

Say goodbye to the beach and hello to culture! Transfer to the capital city, Santo Domingo, and walk the cobblestone streets of the Colonial Zone, the oldest European settlement in the Americas 🇩🇴.

🎶 Evening Show & Dinner at El Conuco—Dominican cuisine meets live dance and tradition!

📍 Lodging: Hodelpa Novus Plaza, Santo Domingo

🌞 Day 13: Beach Chill & Farewell Fiesta

Your final day. 😢 But it’s not over yet!

Spend a relaxing morning at Juan Dolio or Boca Chica—swimming, paddleboarding, or shopping for last-minute souvenirs.

🌟 Evening Farewell Dinner: One last group celebration to reflect on this life-changing two weeks. From strangers to second family 💙

📍 Lodging: Hodelpa Novus Plaza, Santo Domingo

✈️ Day 14: Departure Day

The day will start with an early breakfast, checkout of your accommodations, get in some quick hugs and prepare for: 

Private transport to the airport is required for all those on a group flight and optional to those individuals with independent flights needing this same same or later airport departure time frame on this same day.

🛬 Required check-out meeting on this morning for ALL participants and required airport transportation for ALL group flight participant unless they want to pay separately out of pocket. Note: optional free transportation will be offered at the same group flight departure time or for a later departure times for independent flight travelers on this same day (Note: there will be only one bus, leaving at one time to the airport on this same day; see more details below).

Please know this required check-out will be scheduled on this final adventure tour day, and this meeting will occur approximately 3 hours before the group flight is schedule to depart (depending on typical driving times to the airport). The location of this meeting will be likely in the accommodation lobby area and will consist of a quick check out required of all participants.

All participants and group flight participants are given no other free option if they do no with to take the private bus offered to the group flight members. Those who prefer to opt in to the final airport transportation option must board the private transportation that will be provided at the departure accommodation at the exact time and location noted in your pre-departure materials.

✔️ All transportation is pre-arranged, and is free to the participant but only departs at a specified time and location. There is no other free transportation options other than the prearranged private transportation offered to and from the airport and all other transportation arranged in advance for your entire immersion experience. Any alternate request for alternate transportation would be an out pocket of pocket expense to be paid by the participant. Please know not staying with the group is not following our safety regulations, and you may be asked not to continue in the program if you are putting yourself at risk--we are here to help keep you safe as our top priority.

Please remember to see your published group flight offer details ~ 3 months before departure date to best plan to purchase a group flight ticket or your individual flight from the same exact airport the group flight departs. Be sure if you purchase a separate individual flight—that your flight departs after and no earlier than the group flight is scheduled to leave the host country if you want to take the optional airport transportation that will be offered—to the exact same airport that the group flight leaves from on this last day. Remember that is your choice to fly or not to fly on the optional group flight or to take the transportation to the airport on this last day. (Note: it is not an option to not take the transportation from the airport on arrival into the host country)!

Also it is extremely important that you review your very detailed program plan—which will be updated once again and published for your chosen program plan and also sent to your designated email ~3 weeks before your departure date. We will also reviewing the very detailed program plan at your scheduled pre-departure meeting which will be scheduled ~3 weeks before your departure date. This updated very detailed program plan will denote the specific time and exact location of the ’Check-Out Meeting’ and the exact location for the land transportation departure location and the specific time of departure from last days accommodations on this designated departure day. The updated very detailed program plan will also include other details such as contact numbers and back up plans for emergencies for any unforeseen events.

📩 What You Need To Do Next:

• Review the group flight info published and emailed to accepted applicants ~3 months before departure
• Either purchase a group flight ticket or match  your flight to depart at the same airport and no earlier than the group flight departure if you want to take the optional airport transportation that will be offered—on this final day. Remember that is your choice to fly or not to fly on the optional group flight.
• Review your detailed final program plan (emailed to all accepted applicants) ~3 weeks before departure
• Please know your required check-out location and time (e.g., in the am and typically in the final days accommodation lobby area). This can be confirmed by viewing your final program plan—this is required and critically important that we check each of your out! If you are needing to make a special check out time please let us know at the pre-departure meeting please!

You came here to serve and stayed to adventure, bond, and grow 🌍 you’re not the same—and that’s exactly the point.

🌟 Ready to Join This Journey?

[❓ HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTION(S) AND WOULD LIKE CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM] – (CLICK)

⏳ Yes! During your volunteer experience with Help2Serve.Care, you will absolutely have some structured free time to unwind, explore, and enjoy your surroundings. While our travel tours offer an abundance of adventure and sightseeing opportunities, our volunteer weeks also include scheduled blocks of time for local exploration and relaxation.

However, your safety always comes first—which is why volunteers are not permitted to explore alone. Every free-time activity must be done in a small group, following our well-established safety protocol.

📌 The key takeaway?

We always stay together. No exceptions.

🛡️ Essential Safety Precautions for Small Groups Abroad

As part of every Help2Serve.Care trip, your safety is our top priority. That’s why we’ve implemented the following safety standards for all participants, especially during independent or free-time activities:

✅ Required Group Size

When engaging in any activities away from the main group, you must travel in groups of at least four fellow volunteers.

Why four? This “Two Pairs Method” ensures:

• If someone gets injured or needs help, one person stays with them
• The other two can go get assistance
• No one is ever left alone

This buddy system will be introduced during your Pre-Departure Safety Training and reinforced each day during our Morning Safety Briefings.

🔄 Daily Safety Briefings

We will conduct:

• A comprehensive safety and cultural expectations orientation during your Pre-Departure Meeting
• Country-specific protocols customized to your destination
• Morning safety reviews before daily excursions

These discussions will include key topics such as:

• Local laws and customs
• Cultural norms
• Emergency procedures
• Host country recommendations and travel alerts

📱 Tech-Enabled Safety Tools

We will use shared group chats and location-sharing apps (such as WhatsApp and Life360) to:

• Maintain real-time contact
• Monitor group safety
• Respond quickly in case of emergency

🎒 More details will be shared at your Pre-Departure Meeting. Stay tuned for the full safety orientation and get excited for a safe, meaningful, and unforgettable experience!

[❓ HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTION(S) AND WOULD LIKE CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM] – (CLICK)

🛡️ Protect Your Health. Empower Your Journey.

🌍 As you prepare to serve internationally, one of the most important steps you can take is to protect your health—so you can focus on helping others.

✅ It is required and paramount for your own health, wellbeing, and safety while abroad to check in, well in advance of your chosen departure, with your Primary Care Provider and specialists if applicable. We recommend following the recommendations of your own health care provider(s) based on their review of our host country travel recommendations (for example required and or suggested vaccinations, preventative measures, etc.), and your own country resources and recommendations related to travel to the specific host country (for example required and or suggested vaccinations, preventative measures, etc.), and recommendations made based on your own specific medical history (see additional details below).

We strongly encourage you to schedule a visit with your healthcare provider(s) at least  6 months before your departure and as soon as possible prior to your departure date. Every traveler is unique, and your providers(s) can recommend the right vaccines, preventative measures, and or medications for your personal health needs and destination based on evidenced based practice and country specific resources.

📋 You’ll want to discuss and follow recommendations related to:

• Vaccinations recommended by your host country and by your home country and recommended by your provider(s)
• Preventive medications (e.g., for malaria or traveler’s diarrhea) recommended by your host country and by your home country and recommended by your provider(s)
• Any personal health conditions to consider while traveling and follow recommendations made by your provider(s)
• Other suggestions provided by your provider(s)

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ Your Provider(s) + Our Host Country Recommendations + Your Home Country Recommendations = Your Best Protection

While you can look up in-host country guidelines and your home country guidelines based on you travel plans, your provider(s) can ensure you’re fully protected, you are up to date based on your medical history and itinerary, and you are taking the appropriate medical precautions for your immersion experience.

💡 Plan Ahead. Travel Confidently.

Vaccines often require multiple doses or time to become effective, so don’t delay. Early planning ensures peace of mind and eligibility to participate.

📌 Important Health & Safety Responsibility Notice

As a participant, it is your personal responsibility to ensure that you are up to date on all recommended and required vaccinations and to take appropriate preventive health measures before, during, and after your time abroad.

You are strongly encouraged to consult with your own licensed healthcare provider(s) well in advance of travel. Your provider’s advice should be based on:

• A review of your personal medical history, current health conditions, and individual health risks
   
• Evidence-based medical practice and travel medicine guidelines
   
• Official health recommendations from your home country (e.g., CDC travel guidelines in the U.S.)
   
• Current health and entry requirements of the host country
   

You are responsible for making informed medical decisions that protect your health abroad. This includes considering your provider’s guidance on vaccination, medication, and any other recommended precautions specific to your own medical history and risks, your travel itinerary, and planned activities.

🔹 Please plan to consult your healthcare provider as soon as possible before departure, ideally 6 months prior to departure if possible.

Taking ownership of your health preparation ensures a safe, successful, and transformative experience—for you and for those you serve.

✍️ Pre-Departure Medical Responsibility Acknowledgment

Prior to departure, you will be required to sign a form confirming that:

• You understand that it is your responsibility to make informed medical decisions to protect your health while abroad.
   
• You have consulted with your own licensed healthcare provider(s) prior to departure.
   
• You understand their recommendations, and have reviewed any relevant travel health guidelines based on your personal medical history, health conditions, and your specific travel itinerary.
   

Your signature will confirm your acknowledgment of this responsibility and your commitment to following the guidance provided by your medical provider(s) and any host country health requirements.

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