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FAQ FOR HAITI MISSION TRIP

GENERAL TRAVEL INFO

MISSION TRIP FOR JUNE 19 TO JUNE 26, 2021

ARRIVALS: Fly in to Santiago Airport (STI) on June 19, 2021 before 4 PM. Bus departs from Santiago airport (STI) to Codevi hotel at 4 PM. 

DEPARTURES: You must depart Santiago airport (STI) after 1:00 PM on June 26, 2021.

MISSION FOR JUNE 19 TO JUNE 23, 2021

ARRIVALS: Fly in to STI on June 19. Bus departs from airport to hotel at 4pm.

DEPARTURES: You must depart either STI after 2pm on June 23, 2021.

WHERE ARE WE STAYING?

​We are staying at the Villa Codevi Hotel which is located in Dajabon, Dominican Republic and Ouanaminthe, Haiti. All ChiroMissions activities, events, and transportation are based here. Registration/room rate is based on double occupancy - if you are traveling with friends/family we will place you with them, otherwise we will assign you a roommate.  You may request a single room for an additional charge. Triples are also available subject to availability. You are welcome to bring your family and children on this mission trip.

IS IT SAFE?

​​It is very safe. We have hired our older children at the orphanage to
be your translators, to carry your bags and assist with
transportation, communication, and other needs.  We have our own bus,a car, two motorcycles and two three wheeled vehicles. We often work from schools, churches, hospitals and community centers, and the locals are very friendly and happy to help you. Yes, you may be sent to some “rough” areas where extreme poverty exists, but again, the locals, translators and our security team and volunteers are very
welcoming and helpful.  As in any unfamiliar situation, be respectful
of your hosts, and use common sense

CAN I GO EARLY/STAY LATER?

​You are welcome to visit Haiti as long as you wish.  However any
additional travel will be on your own and not affiliated with
Chiromissions. We strongly advise that you use our administrator,
drivers and translators to take you around.

WILL I NEED MONEY?

You will need to have money for lunch on arrival and departure dates. We will have dinner on the first night and breakfast on the last day. It is always a good idea to have some pocket money for water and food when out in the field.  Also money for tips for the translators and orphans who will carry your bags etc. Perhaps some cash for a donation at a church service. Perhaps for a souvenir. Any other spending money you want to bring is up to you. You do not want to carry large sums of money around for obvious reasons. They have ATM machines but these machines will dispense Haitian Gould. The stores will take American dollars but will give you Haitian Gould back So have a lot of small bills.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY TRIP OR TRIP IS CANCELLED?

There are no refunds. You will be credit toward another ChiroMissions trip. We normal have a minimal of four mission trip a year.

FAQ FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION

GENERAL TRAVEL INFO

 The main flight  from the US is via Miami.  There are also direct flights from JFK on JetBlue.  We will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.   If you plan to arrive early/stay later, you will be responsible for your own transportation to/from the airport.  There is a $10.00 (cash) per person tourist tax payable on arrival in the DR.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

Passport. Make a copy of your passport and have it with you in case your passport is lost. Send a copy of your passport to yourself via e-mail. This can help you; I am told, to get an easy replacement. Presently, there is a $20.00 fee to enter each country and a $10 fee to exit each country. if you are from the USA you must have the money in American currency. Put this money in your wallet at the beginning of the trip and save for this reason. You will need to buy a visitors card at the Airport when you enter the terminal. This will cost you $10.00. Total entrance and exit fees is approximately $60. US and International law mandate that you pay this fee directly. You need to fill out the form. Please remember to have the following telephone numbers with you so you can call us if there is a change in your arrival time or if there is an emergency.

WHERE ARE WE STAYING?

​We stay at the Villa Codevi all-inclusive resort,  All ChiroMissions activities, events, and transportation are based here. Registration/room rate is based on double occupancy - if you are traveling with friends/family we will place you with them, otherwise we will assign you a roommate.  You may request a single room for an additional charge. Triples are also available subject to availability.

WE STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST STAYING AT A DIFFERENT RESORT

as we can not guarantee transportation or security at other locations.   Plus, you are likely to miss out on the additional events, networking, and comraderie that takes place “after hours.”  We have been staying at this resort for years, as their location, facilities, and pricing are safe and very reasonable.

CAN I BRING KIDS/FAMILY ON THE TRIP?

Friends, family, and staff are welcome, and are encouraged to join you as volunteers to helping organize the crowds, educate the public, and generally share the love!  Many who volunteer this way have their own breakthrough, life changing experiences! It can be a great experience for older children, especially teenagers, as long as they are mature enough to behave appropriately and respectfully in the field.

IS IT SAFE?

 Yes.  Our hosts organize our locations, and you are accompanied by local volunteers who assist with transportation, communication, and other needs.  We often work from schools, churches, or community centers, and the locals are very friendly and happy to help you. Yes, you may be sent to some “rough” areas where extreme poverty exists, but again, the locals and volunteers are very welcoming and helpful.  As in any unfamiliar situation, be respectful of your hosts, and use common sense

CAN I GO EARLY/STAY LATER?

You are welcome to enjoy the DR as long as you wish.  However, as noted above you should plan on staying and travelling  with the group during the mission dates. Please let us know in advance what your plans are so we can help if possible, and also to help us coordinate our airport transportation for the group.

IS THERE WIFI/CELL PHONE SERVICE?

You can purchase wifi access at the hotel -- The cost is about $25 for 3 days.  Check with your carrier regarding international service before you leave. Temporary international service from your carrier may be more economical.

WILL I NEED MONEY?

In the DR, the resort is all-inclusive so you generally will not need money there.  Sometimes meals or snacks are provided by your hosts out in the field. We recommend bringing snacks like granola bars, nuts, trail mix (all non-meltable), etc. from home.   It is always a good idea to have some pocket money for water and food when out in the field.  Any other spending money you want to bring is up to you. You do not want to carry large sums of money around for obvious reasons.  You can rent a safe in your hotel room for a nominal fee to store your valuables.

IS IT SAFE?

 Yes.  Our hosts organize our locations, and you are accompanied by local volunteers who assist with transportation, communication, and other needs.  We often work from schools, churches, or community centers, and the locals are very friendly and happy to help you. Yes, you may be sent to some “rough” areas where extreme poverty exists, but again, the locals and volunteers are very welcoming and helpful.  As in any unfamiliar situation, be respectful of your hosts, and use common sense

CAN I GO EARLY/STAY LATER?

You are welcome to enjoy the DR as long as you wish.  However, as noted above you should plan on staying and travelling  with the group during the mission dates. Please let us know in advance what your plans are so we can help if possible, and also to help us coordinate our airport transportation for the group.

“CAN I FLY INTO ANOTHER AIRPORT, LIKE PUNTA CANA?”

No. If you fly into another airport, there will be an additional fee to pick you up.Please fly into Santiago, Dominican Republic on the day the trip starts (Please arrive before 5 PM) Please depart after 1 PM on the day the trip ends.

 WHAT KIND OF DONATIONS SHOULD I TAKE?

Toys (non-electronic/non-battery operated) are always welcome.  If you are taking extra bags/boxes of goods there, you can contact the airlines to see about having extra baggage fees waived for charitable donations. Cash donations can be made online at www.ChiroMission.com.

DO I HAVE TO TAKE MY TABLE?

Portable tables are always useful, so if you have one please bring it!   You may be asked to share it with others, if we need it at a specific location.  You should also bring a few rolls face paper, and some sanitizing wipes for cleaning. Please let us know if you are bringing one so we can plan our locations accordingly.

WHAT KIND OF ADJUSTING WILL I BE DOING?

Most adjusting is done seated cervical, especially when you and your group may be seeing several hundred people in a few short hours.  Some locations are more amenable to doing full spine adjusting, depending on the volume of people you are seeing.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL MY TRIP OR TRIP IS CANCELLED?

There are no refunds. You will be credit toward another ChiroMissions trip. We normal have a minimal of four mission trip a year.

FAQ FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION

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