The orphanage is in a fairly nice, safe neighborhood.
It’s best to not go out walking past 8.
At night take a taxi directly to and from where you are going.
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Ministry Summary
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Living and working at the orphanage.
Building relationships
Teaching English
Assisting with care for the kids
Fundraising for improvement projects/tuition for the kids
Home maintenance like cleaning and painting
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Lodging
A house with three beds, a bathroom, and closets.
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Food / Meals
Bought and prepared by the house parents and eaten with the children.
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Transportation
Bob has a minivan to get you where you need to go.
Public transportation is very reliable.
On days off there is a 20 cents ride to the mall.
Taxis are reliable and safe.
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Medical
The Hospital Diagnostico is really nice and fairly inexpensive compared to the US. It’s also really efficient.
To get medicine Bob or one of the house parents will take you to the Farmacia San Benedito in Las Palmas which is only ten minutes away from the house.
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Communication
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Financial
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Translators
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Off Days / Fun Activities
Three malls within a thirty minute bus ride with Starbucks, a movie theater, laser tag, and mini golf.
A park within 15 minutes of walking distance with a track, soccer fields, and playgrounds (good place to exercise or have quiet times).
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Lago de Coatepeque is a beautiful lake about 45 min away. The best way to access the lake is by eating at a local restaurant because there are no public access entrances otherwise.
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Tips
This place is amazing- the kids, the contact, and the staff.
Pour in as much as you can because they are worth it.
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Additional Info
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