What should I bring?

Though certainly not exhaustive, the following listed items are strongly recommended
•    Passport
•    Health Insurance contact numbers in case of an emergency
•    Bath towel
•    Refillable Water bottle
•    Snack food if desired (Especially important if you have specific dietary needs)
•    Sleeping bag or bedding (top sheet, pillow)- We prove dorm style a mattresses/bed frame (cots or bunks) .  Volunteers should bring their own linens for sleeping. 
•    Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher recommended)
•    Flashlight- Volunteers sleep in a large open room we recommend bringing a flashlight to use after other volunteers staying at the HAC compound have gone to sleep
•    Bug spray
•    Any required prescription drugs
•    Over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol, Imodium HD, vitamins
•    Clothes appropriate for work being conducted (“construction” clothes, or clothes for teaching)
•    Long pants (useful for most projects and excursions)
•    Bathing suit and beach towel
•    Money to be exchanged for souvenirs, excursions, or additional food (credit cards are NOT widely accepted here so there is little need to bring those with you unless you anticipate using during travel)
•    Any equipment to assist with volunteer projects (paintbrushes, pens, pencils, coloring books etc.)
•    Sandals
•    Shoes/ sneakers
•    Donations (if able; please refer to our Needed Items section of our website)
•    Light sweater for cooler nights
•    Mosquito net
•    Swimsuit incase volunteers decide to take a trip to the beach during their stay
•    Hygiene items- Shampoo, Soap, deodorant, shower needs etc. It is easiest if volunteers bring all their own hygiene items, as there is not a shop walking distance from the compound from which to purchase them.
•    Notebook/ pens for personal use