mWASH - UGANDA
Lifewater 201: mWASH
Do you have a desire to see the global water and sanitation crisis end and see communities thrive?
Lifewater’s missional Water, Sanitation and Hygiene course, equips new international partners and staff with the skills, knowledge, and base of understanding needed to begin WASH programs. Topics include core principles of transformational development, proper hygiene and sanitation practices as well as effective behavior change techniques that bring about lasting change.
A team of 3-4 qualified volunteers will travel with 1 Lifewater staff member to Uganda to train 20 national Lifewater field staff in launching new Lifewater projects in the eastern region of Uganda.
You will be notified no later than September 18th if you have been selected for this trip.
Note: The trip cost does not include international airfare but does include all on the ground costs such as lodging, food, and transportation.
3 going
Financial
$1,500.00
Due 9/7/2015
| $1,000.00 | Payment 1 (Airfare Deposit) Due 8/3/2015 |
Meetings
Nov 16 2015
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Conference Call #2 Required
The purpose of this call is to finalize logistics and review training schedule.
Jan 7 2016
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM PST
Conference Call #1 Required
For those approved to travel on this trip, we will be hosting our first conference call to discuss travel logistics, specifically airfare.
Please email Julie Smith ([email protected]) a color copy of your passport as well as departing airport, prior to the call.
Forms
Emergency Contact Form Required
Due 8/31/2015
Please complete this emergency contact form and email to [email protected] or mail to Lifewater at PO Box 3131 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Trip Preparation Form Required
Due 8/31/2015
Please sign and complete and refer to the Trip Preparation Policy.
Email to [email protected] or Lifewater ATTN: Trips PO Box 3131 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Trip Preparation Policy
Please refer to the Trip Preparation Policy when completing your Trip Preparation Form.
Trip Funds Policy
Please refer to the Trip Funds Policy when completing the Trip Preparation Form.
Trip Packing List
Listed here is a recommended packing list. Volunteers are asked to pack very light and limit their luggage to no more than 40lbs.
Lifewater recommends traveling with carryon luggage only.
Tracking Volunteer Time
Volunteers are asked to record all volunteer hours in preparation and execution of of the training trip. Please do not record more than 12 hours a day and submit all hours on 14dayz website before the 5th of the following month.
Trip Insurance Overview
Lifewater purchases emergency travel insurance for all volunteers. Please review the overview document.
Health and Medical Information Required
Due 8/21/2015
Please complete the attached Health and Medical Information and return to Julie Smith at [email protected] or mail to Lifewater Attn: Trips PO Box 3131 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.
Assumption of Risk and Liability Release Form Required
Due 8/31/2015
Please complete this emergency contact form and email to [email protected] or mail to Lifewater at PO Box 3131 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- You must be an approved Lifewater Water Corps member having taken Lifewater 101: Transformational Mission and Lifewater 202: mWASH
Responsibilities
- Facilitation
Restrictions
- You must be in good physical health and able to travel to rural parts of Africa.
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