A - PARTICIPANT PLEDGE - Here are a few guidelines that will help ensure that you have a truly profound, life-changing experience at Local Hope's Xela AID Complex in Guatemala! (Note: If you are registering for additional participants, thank you for making sure they agree with this Pledge.)
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 if I am traveling with others, to help ensure an outstanding experience.
3) SEEK HELP - Should I take ill; become injured, overly anxious, frustrated or experience any other issue that interferes with my experience, I will seek the help of a 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, no smoking, vaping, or use of recreational drugs is allowed on the premises of the Xela AID Complex. Additionally, in all cases and despite local jurisdictions or the law in a participant's state or country of origin, the drinking age at Xela AID Complex is 21 years of age. 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 the staff and village community, I agree to mask, wash my hands frequently, and take related precautions and understand I may be asked by staff to do so. If asked, I will comply.