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Travel Teams
Our travel teams have life changing experiences serving the people of Ethiopia!
As long as you are willing, we can certainly use your help!
Have Questions About Traveling With Us
Travel Team FAQ
How many people usually go on the trips?
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What do I need to bring?
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How do you know if it is safe?
We have a team of Ethiopians on the ground who are always plugged into the situations and warn us of any potential dangers. We have been traveling twice a year since 2010 and have had no issues with safety.
What if I have no experience, medical or otherwise? Will I still be useful?
The only requirements we have is the desire to help. While there is a lot to do for the medical teams, anyone can be useful with plenty of jobs to go around. For more information, feel free to reach out and we can help find a job that you will enjoy.
How much does it cost?
Hope Arising believes humanitarian work changes the lives of those who volunteer and we work to make our programs inclusive. Each volunteer is asked to donate or fundraise for Hope Arising an amount that enables our volunteer teams and associated projects to succeed. If you want to join our travel team, plan to donate $3,900.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Donations purchase airfare, fund projects, and secure supplies. Because expenses are incurred prior to travel, donations are nonrefundable. If an individual cancels participation or in the unlikely event Hope Arising must reschedule or cancel a volunteer team, reasonable efforts will be made to provide individuals the opportunity to participate on a future volunteer team. However, we cannot guarantee future service opportunities as they rely on additional fundraising and donations.
How long will I be gone?
The trips usually last for around ten days. For a full example itinerary and agenda download the travel team guide PDF below.
How can I learn more?
The easiest way to learn about this trip is to start a dialogue with us. We can better inform you and figure out the best way to help out. Send us a message at the top of the page or the contact page and we can reach out and discuss it further.
Travel Team Guide
If you are interested in our travel teams download this PDF with all the information you need.
Not sure about the trip?
Other Ways to Get Involved
We understand that not everyone can make a trip. There are still several ways you can help!
In-Kind Donations
We can take your in-kind donations with us on our travel teams and hand out your gifts to the kids.
Hygiene Kits
We are always in need of good hygiene kits as we continue to educate on proper hygiene we give out the kits.
Fundraiser Hosting
Host a fundraiser to help us fund our vision. We can give you more details when you sign up.
Fundraising Events
Call local business to inquire about sponsoring a fundraising event on our behalf.
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