Summer 2023

Registration Deadline

Jan 31, 2023


Requirements:

  • Must be committed full duration.

  • Responsible for your own airlines tickets, travel insurance, Visa application fees.

  • Highly flexible, mature, have a genuine interest in working with kids, and have passion to serve others.

  • Actively participate in group activities and comfortable living a parish life.

  • Must be U.S Citizen

  • Updated Passport-your passport must be valid at least 6 months past the dates of the trip.

  • Minimum age 17

  • Good Health

  • Fully Vaccinated.

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Housing, Amenities and Meals:

  • You will be staying at Phong Y Parish Rectory.

  • You will share a room with other volunteers (4 max)

  • All the guest rooms are clean, and comfortable, twin bed, linens, and pillowcases, towels and a light blanket. equipped with air conditioning, fan, modern bathroom (hot/cold shower, standard toilet)

  • WIFI- (you can always stay connected with your family.)

  • Your meals will be provided daily -breakfast, lunch and dinner (local cuisine)

Your Responsibilities:

  • Program materials will be provided.

  • Lead & facilitate your own classroom activities, preparation, and other assigned duties.

  • Actively participate in group classroom activities.

  • Showcase your creativity and talents.

Travel Itinerary:

  • Depart on June 15, 2023

  • Day 1- Arrived

  • Day 2- Rest and get to know the people in the rectory.

  • Day 3- Camp orientation and local sightseeing.

  • Day 4 - Start

  • End of Camp (3 days getaway) before heading home.

  • Return on August 5, 2023

Transportation & Safety:

  • Will be provided from to airport and other group outings.

  • Travel in group only- even to go get boba.

  • You will be responsible for taxi fare if you decided to explore the area (not encourage, and must be over 18 with your parents knowledgement and notify group leaders.

  • REMEMBER: YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.

Daily Schedule:

  • 6:30- 7:00 A.M- Breakfast

  • 7:30 -10:00 Class Activities with 15 mins break in between.

  • 10:00 - 11:00 AM- Personal Time

  • 11:00 -12:00 noon- Lunch

  • 12:00 - 2:30 PM - Rest (Nap Time)

  • 2:30 - 5:00 PM Afternoon Class Session with 15 mins break in between.

  • 5:30-6:30- Assigned group will have dinner with the local family.

  • 6:00 -7:00 PM- Dinner

  • Rest of the night is your own time


Weekend Activities:

  • Saturday 7:00 -12PM- Community outreach.

  • Saturday Afternoon- other fun group activities- bonding time- group meetings :)

  • Sunday 8:30 -9:30 AM- Children Mass

  • Sunday 9:30 - 11:00- Outdoor Activities with the kids.

  • Sunday evening-rest

  • Other Activities: tour the city, beach, shopping, dine-out.

What's Next?

  • Discuss with your parents and obtain permission.

  • Fill out the registration form.

  • Find funds for your airline tickets, visa application fees, and other personal expenses. Airline tickets appx $1500- $2000, visa $75 with standard shipping, $100-200 travel insurance.

  • Get updated vaccination.

  • We'll book your airline tickets, and apply visa with advantage payments.

  • Icebreakers and orientation will be held bi-weekly via Zoom 2 months prior to departure.



Medical Emergency:

  • Phong Y Paris is connected with the local hospital. We get direct 24/7 medical care if needed.