Thu 24 July 2008
Care & Community - MEXICO
Kit List


What to bring on your Care and Community Placement?



General
  • Sun cream.
  • Sandals/flip-flops.
  • Basic toiletry bag.
  • Medical kit (see later entry under Medical Advice).
  • Alarm clock/watch.
  • Insect repellent.
  • Photocopy of passport and important items.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Projects Abroad Office contact details.
  • Money belt.
  • Breathable waterproof jacket (rainy season, May - September).
  • Day rucksack.
  • Good guide book.
  • Towel.
  • A few good novels.
  • Swimming gear.
  • Water bottle.
  • 'Going out' clothes for the evening (if clubbing for example).
  • Spanish Phrase book and dictionary.
  • World Plug adapter (Mexican plugs are the same as North American plugs).
  • Head protection from the sun (e.g. a 'baseball cap').

Specifically for your Project
  • Durable, lightweight clothing. Please make sure that you do not expose your mid-rift/ shoulders
  • Ideas for games

Suggested Medical Kit
    Please check the latest vaccination recommendations for Mexico with your doctor's surgery or local travel clinic - they will have regularly updated information. You may also want to check the following websites as they contain useful travel health information, including the latest recommendations for vaccinations and general health tips while in Mexico:

    http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/traveladvice
    http://www.who.int/ith
Care and Community Volunteers at a restaurant
  Care and Community Volunteers at a restaurant

Volunteer at Teotihucan
  Volunteer at Teotihucans
 
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