If you have not provided us with your student's name as it appears on their passport, please do this as soon as possible! We cannot make flight arrangements until we have this information. This trip will require students to engage physically, spiritually, and emotionally into the process. Students are encouraged to do cardiovascular activity prior to the trip to prepare for the physical demands of the projects assigned to our team. Students are also encouraged to begin to pray for the people that that will come in contact with, and for opportunities to minister to those in need. Most Jamaicans know of God, but very few understand Him or His heart for them.
Kind of clothing to wear and packing:
- Work clothes should be ones that you do not mind giving away at the end of the week. Shorts are permissible, but short shorts and tank tops need to be left at home. T-shirts need to have appropriate designs without profanity or questionable writing on them, and need to have the sleeves in tact (no cutoff t-shirts). You will need to pack enough work clothes for 5 days.
- one towel and washcloth
- work shoes and gloves
- underclothing and socks for seven days
- swim suit (modest one-piece or tankini, no speedos)
- one normal outfit for the North Coast
- modest sleep wear
- Bible & pen and a separate journal or spiral notebook.
- flashlight
- sunscreen (only every 3rd or 4th person needs to bring this)
- snacks for yourself (granola bars, fruit snacks)
- shower sandals or flip flops
- any personal medicine you might need (Dramamine, etc)
- please leave your cell phones and ipods at home!
Additional Packing:
One of the ways that we are able to be a blessing to Won by One Ministries is to bring much needed supplies when we come. Each student will be assigned items to pack specifically for this purpose. Each of us will bring 2 suitcases that we will donate at the end of the trip. These suitcases need to be soft-sided, but not military/duffel bags. These suitcases can be found at thrift stores and Goodwill for next to nothing. Our work clothes and the additional supplies will be left in Jamaica, so when we return each of us will only have our carry on. As we get closer to the trip, each student will be provided with an itemized list of what to pack according to the items that our team is assigned.
Medical facilities or care:
Quality medical facilities are with in reach for basic needs. We will also be able to work with the U.S. embassy in the case of an emergency to medi-vac someone out. This has never been in an issue in all of their years of ministry. But should an emergency arise, Coby or Jessica will contact you immediately by phone to give you details and make decisions. Your child will never be left alone if they are sick or need of any kind of medical care.
Additional Insurance:
Additional insurance options are not offered through Won by One ministries. If you are interested in purchasing additional insurance for your student, you are free to do so on your own. Please let us know if you are interested in this or if you would like information on how to obtain this.
# of service hours the kids will receive:
The students will receive service hours equivalent to the hours spent working on the trip. We are estimating that each student will receive 50 hours to count towards the required service hours.
What shots do they need?
Each student must be up to date on their Tetanus shots before March 1st. We recommend that students be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, but this is not a requirement to be allowed to participate.
What about water is it safe?
Yes the water comes from a private well that the mission team dug and they have never had problems.
Money… do I need it?
The exchange rate is around 70 Jamaican dollars (known simply as Js) to the US dollar; however the exchange rate can change every day. We recommend team members bring $100-$200 spending money, depending on how much money they plan to spend on souvenirs and snacks. Money should be brought in small denominations. In most places dollars are accepted.
Is the trip a tax deduction?
No the trip is not tax deductable, since it is paying for personal air, travel, food, lodging etc. It is not a direct donation to the mission group. If you want to make a direct donation let Coby know and he can get you the paperwork for tax purposes.
Do we need visas?
No, each student will just need to have their passport
Sample Itinerary:
Day One:
Team departs home airport and arrives in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Transport team and luggage to Harmons
Dinner upon arrival Welcome, Unpack, Leaders meeting
Day Two:
Breakfast, Orientation, Harmons walking tour
Lunch, Work assignments, Work sites
Dinner, Courtyard event, Team meeting
DayThree (Option 1):
Breakfast, Morning meeting, Work assignments, Work sites
Lunch, Work sites
Dinner, Team meeting, Mens Night in the Courtyard,
DayThree (Option 2):
Breakfast, Morning meeting, Work assignments, Store, Work sites
Lunch, Transport team to May Pen Clarendon Infirmary
Dinner, Team meeting, Movie in the Courtyard
Day Four:
Breakfast, Morning meeting, Work assignments, Store, Work sites
Lunch, Work sites
Dinner in local homes, Team meeting, Ladies Night in the Courtyard
Day Five:
Breakfast, Morning meeting, Work assignments, Complete Work sites
Lunch, Free time activity with the community, Dedicate houses
Dinner, Harmons Craft Market, Farewell in courtyard, Team Experience
Day Six:
Breakfast, Transport team to Ocho Rios, Check-in to the Silvers Seas hotel, Climb
Dunns River Falls
Lunch, Free time
Team Dinner, Final Team meeting on Pier
Day Seven:
Transport team to Montego Bay
Team departs Montego Bay (MBJ) and arrives home
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