A - Participant Pledge - Etiquette at Local Hope's Xela AID Complex - We want you, those we serve, and our staff to have a great experience during your visit! A few things to consider:
1) OUTLOOK - To set a good example while in the village of San Martín Chiquito, I will bring my best to each day, including my enthusiasm, patience, a listening ear and an open heart.
2) RESPECT - I will recognize as my equal and show respect for each member of the Xela AID staff and village residents, and will strive to do so with those in my group to help ensure an outstanding service experience.
3) SEEK HELP - Should I take ill; become injured, overly anxious, frustrated or experience any other issue that is interfering with my experience, I will seek the help of my contact Xela AID staff member to quickly resolve the issue.
4) SAFETY - I will follow safety guidelines shared with me by my Xela AID staff contact in Guatemala.
5) SUBSTANCE USE (Local Hope's Formal Policy) - To minimize risks and to avoid modeling behaviors that could be deleterious to the health and well-being of those we serve, we do not allow smoking, vaping, or use of recreational drugs on the premises of the Xela AID Complex. Additionally, in all cases and despite local jurisdictions or the law in a volunteers state or country of origin, the drinking age at Xela AID Complex is 21. It will further be expected that all participants refrain from over-drinking that could result in injury to themselves or others.
B - Health - Keeping Our Community Safe
HEALTH - If I have cold or flu symptoms during my experience, including a runny nose, fever, headache, cough, or other symptoms, to protect our staff and village community, I agree to wear a mask, wash my hands frequently, and take related precautions and understand I may be asked by staff to do so. If I am not wearing a mask and exhibiting symptoms, if asked, I will comply.