Participants will not be required to work in all areas. We will do our best to give each participant a “taste” of the areas in which they have a special interest. We will be conducting major medical work, evangelistic meetings, and children's ministry programs, as well as constructing a church.

medical needs: Part of our team includes physicians and other health personnel. Our personal medical needs will be handled by our own medical personnel, except for emergencies that may require hospitalization. Each participant is required to fill out a health form that includes a “Consent to Treatment” authorization.

Each group is required to bring their own first aid kit. Items to be included are:

insurance: The Quiet Hour purchases Short Term Mission Insurance from General Conference Risk Management Services.

Please note: The period of coverage is for 21 days, beginning on the day each participant begins his or her travel.

safety: The Quiet Hour team will do everything possible to ensure that participants are not knowingly taken into dangerous or life-threatening situations. YMA participants will not be permitted to take any side-trips without proper supervision. Before any excursions or trips are taken, we will consult with local experts and pastors.

climate: Before you travel, it is a good idea to have some knowledge of the climate in Honduras. Here are a few websites that can provide you with Honduras weather information:

dress codes–men:

electricity: The current in Honduras is 110 volts, not 220. Most of the outlets, particularly in older buildings, are two prongs, so the only converter you will need is for devices requiring a three prong outlet.

food and lodging: We always have some of the best cooks in the world on our team. The daily vegetarian meals will be prepared and served by YMA participants and staff. The cost for the meals and lodging has been included in the YMA participation fees.

internet access: Internet access is available throughout Honduras. The cost is about $1.00 per hour, sometimes $1.25. There are numerous Internet cafes near our headquarters. Contact your local Internet service provider if you have any questions about your Internet access in Honduras.

money: The currency for Honduras is the Honduran Lempira. It takes approximately 19.73 Lempiras to equal one USD. The US dollars are easily exchanged for Lempiras in banks, major hotels, airports, and exchange houses. Most Honduran banks are open on weekdays only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exchange houses are open longer and offer quicker service (and usually a better exchange rate) than banks. While traveling, we strongly recommend the use of a money belt to carry your cash or Traveler’s Checks. Do not carry large amounts of money in your purse or wallet.

calling home: It is very easy to call home from Honduras. If your cell phone company offers an international plan, it would be wise to purchase that option for your trip. However, pre-paid phone cards are readily acailable at many locations throughout the country. The average cost per minute, using a pre-paid card, is about 25 cents per minute, although that can drop as low as 20 cents per minute during phone company promotions. Each phone company has its own card, so exercise some care in your purchase. (Collect calls to the US from Honduras are $3-4 per minute!)

Passport: Every passenger MUST have a valid passport to travel to Honduras. If you do not have a passport, you can get one at your local post office. It usually takes about six weeks to process. While it is possible to pay extra money and get a rush delivery of a passport, if you are thinking about participating in this project, it is far wiser to secure one than to wait until you have made a firm decision to go.

vaccinations: Consult your family physician or your local Health Department regarding the recommended vaccinations for travel to Honduras. As a general rule, for travel into developing countries, the following vaccinations may be recommended: Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Meningitis, Cholera or Tetanus. Need more information? Check www.tripprep.com and click on the health section.

Work gear

Non-work gear

what NOT to take: (leave at home all pre-conceived notions about mission trips)

This page will be updated as we get the information.

If you have questions, e-mail Charlene West or call us at 800-900-9021 and ask for Charlene West.