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Last updated: June 17, 2009
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1. Is the community you're working in built on a sand dune, as pictured above?
2. How do I register to volunteer in Peru?
3. When is the next volunteer planning session?
4. What is the fundraising goal?
5. How can I stay abreast of fundraising activities?
6. How can I find out who is traveling when I am?
7. What should I know about AIDS before I go?
8. May I make my own travel arrangements?
9. What else should I see in Peru?
10. What are the volunteer accommodations like?
11. What is the exact location of the project?
12. What vaccinations do I need?
13. May I bring others with me? What if they're not from Seattle?
14. What is the Registration Fee?
15. What should I pack?
16. Are there any passport or visa issues I should be aware of?
17. What is the construction schedule?
18. How do I get from the airport to the project site?
19. When should my flight arrive to be at camp on time?
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1: Is the community we're working in built on a sand dune? Top
A: Yes, the entire coast of Lima is very arid. As the picture above illustrates, the community is built on and surrounded by sand.
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2: How do I register to volunteer in Peru? Top
A: Complete the Registration Form and send it with your registration fee, Skills and Food Preferences Form, and Waiver Form or Minor Waiver Form to Lake Union Crew Outreach Foundation - Peru Project 11 E Allison St, Seattle, WA 98102
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3: When is the next volunteer planning session? Top
A: Volunteer meetings will be called as needed. This website endeavors to provide all the information volunteers need. If you have quesitons, please contact Ann.
Meetings are held at the Lake Union Crew boathouse - Map & directions
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4: What is the fundraising goal? Top
A: $150,000
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5: How can I stay abreast of fundraising activities? Top
A: Watch the Fundraising page - the latest fundraising news will always be available there. If you want to get involved or have an idea for a fund raiser, please contact Ann Wunderlin at ann@lakeunioncrew.com.
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6: How can I find out who is traveling when I am? Top
A: The latest volunteer information will be shared at the volunteer group site, which will be created by June 1.
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7: What should I know about AIDS before I go? Top
A: HIV/AIDS exists in Peru but is not as prevalent as it is in Lesotho. We are not currently planning any extra training to prepare as we did when traveling to Africa.
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8: May I make my own travel arrangements? Top
A: Yes, please do! (For those who traveled with us to Africa, we are not using a travel agent this time.) Please plan your air travel to arrive at the project site on Wednesday (up to 1am on Thursday morning) and depart on Wednesday (or late Tuesday night). Any questions - ask Ann!
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9: What else should I see in Peru? Top
A: Ericka Lock, our NGO connection in Peru, has created some sample itineraries and a list of travel tips. If you have questions, please write to Ericka.
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10: What are the volunteer accommodations like? Top
A: Volunteers will sleep in a communal space, partitioned by curtains - partitions are about 8' x 6'. A twin size mattress and pillow is provided for each volunteer. We ask that volunteers bring a set of twin sheets they are willing to leave behind for the community center. Flush toilets and hot water showers are also on-site.
Meals and snacks are provided throughout the day, and prepared in the volunteer kitchen. The equipment used in this kitchen will be transfered into the community center once built.
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11: What is the exact location of the project? Top
A: San Francisco de Asis is about an hour north of Lima, and about a 5 minute mototaxi ride to the ocean. Travel there the easy way - Google Maps!
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12: What vaccinations do I need? Top
A: Which shots you need will depend upon which ones you've had recently, your own general health, and to which parts of South America you are traveling. Please be sure to include a tetanus shot since you'll be around construction. In Seattle, we recommend the UW Travel Medicine clinic - it's fast and easy - their number is 206-598-4888. For more information on vaccines, check the CDC web site for Peru for information and contact your local doctor for a recommendation.
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13: May I bring others with me? What if they're not from Seattle? Top
A: Several people have asked about inviting friends/family from around the country join them in this project. Yes, as long as you know them they are welcome! If you're not from Seattle, and therefore unable to attend informational meetings, simply keep an eye on this website and this FAQ page for the latest info, and you can always contact Rome or Ann with questions.
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14: What is the Registration Fee? Top
A: The $420 is a deductible donation covers the ground transportation, housing and food costs. We are collecting it at the start of this process to solidify the participant list (from the 'this sounds like fun' list) and get the construction schedule refined.
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15: What should I pack? Top
A: We are in the process of developing a packing list - when it's ready you'll find a link to it on the Volunteer Experience page.
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16: Are there any passport or visa issues I should be aware of? Top
A: US citizens do not need to obtain a visa to travel to Peru. Regarding your passport, airlines will not allow you to board the plane if your passport expires less than 6 months after your return date. Please double-check your passport's expiration date and renew now if necessary so you're not hindered by this regulation. You must also have a blank Visa page (Endorsement pages are not valid) available for passport stamps. If you're passport is nearly full, consider having additional pages added prior to your departure. For more information about travel to Peru, see the U.S. State Department's Peru webpage.
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17: What is the work schedule? Top
A: The following is a tentative schedule and may vary depending on the number of volunteers on site each week. Local skilled labor will be pouring the concrete slab and installing the roof trusses.
Week 0 |
Prepare volunteer quarters, grade site, excavate footing, connect utilities, buy tools and appliances |
Week 1 |
Compact footing, tie rebar for footing, build forms for footing, pour footing, refurbish playground |
Week 2 |
Lay utility pipe, compact slab, tie floor rebar, (others pour floor), tie column rebar, build column forms |
Week 3 |
Pour columns, set irrigation tanks, layout terraces, tie rebar for fence, grass seed perimeter |
Week 4 |
(Others set roof trusses), install roofing, lay brick between columns, more terraces, pour door and window lintels |
Week 5 |
Build party walls, r.i. electrical and plumbing, lay brick between columns, install doors and windows, pour fence footing |
Week 6 |
Set cabinets, set fixtures, trim electrical and plumbing, plaster and paint, install fencing |
Week 7 |
Seal floor, trim doors and windows, pour entry steps, plaster and paint, install drip irrigation |
Week 8 |
Move appliances to kitchen, move toilets to building, install trade equipment, install daycare, lay walkway pavers |
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18: Where do we meet at the airport? Top
A: Arrangements are being made and more information on this will follow.
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19: When should my flight arrive to be at camp on time? Top
- Your work week begins at 5am on Thursday.
- You’re welcome at the job site any time after 5am on Wednesday
- Your flight must arrive BEFORE midnight on Wednesday so you can arrive at the jobsite by 2am on Thursday
- Your work week ends Tuesday at 6pm. There is a farewell dinner Tuesday evening.
- You are welcome to depart late Tuesday night or sleep at camp Tuesday night and leave Wednesday morning.
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