Thanksgiving Volunteer Trip to Rio Bravo, Mexico
Julia Foree
least two more copies of this message- one from the longer list of
former Volunteers that Rob has and one via HOTPCA. I'll try to make
sure it doesn't happen next time. Till then, bear with us as we
transform our email list.
We expect a fairly smallish group of volunteers this time, and a
larger group in the spring which will include some Americorps
volunteers as well.
Finally, feel free to forward/copy and paste this to anyone else you
know who might be interested.
Julia
Calling all volunteers!
We're starting to plan the next service trip to Rio Bravo, Mexico.
Hope you can join us!
Departing Thanksgiving morning Nov 22, returning late afternoon Sunday
Nov 25. Mark your calendars.
Our pre-trip meeting will be Sunday afternoon, November 4 to brief
folks on what's happening currently with the program in RB, and match
folks up with jobs, rides, and roommates.
If you're even thinking about going, shoot a reply to this email so we
can keep you in the loop.
Let us know when was the last time you went to RB (if applicable)
if you think you'll need a ride or be able to take riders (besides
yourself)- shared gas costs
if you plan to bring a friend/relative/ other person/people
how in/definite you are about coming.
Also if you have special skills (spanish, carpentry, computer,
teacher, scientist etc) or interests. Or needs.
Work:
This time (for those intested in hob-knobing a bit) we'll be pairing
some volunteers or pairs of volunteers up with translators (local
English Teachers) to do science demonstrations or to take kids on some
field trips. We'll also need some creative folks to occupy some
children with games so they stay out of the hair of those doing
construction. Construction this time will be installing vent fans and
sheetrocking at the Community Center (Casa de Katie), and some
repairs. For the techies, we'll also be repairing some sick
computers.
Costs:
Participation fee ($45 this time) will include a t-shirt, dinner in a
restaurant Saturday, and ensure food at lunchtime Fri and Sat. It
also includes a donation to the project to cover materials.
Plan on sharing costs of about 55 gallons of gas- total for down and
back at 20 mpg.
Sharing $40 hotel room cost.
Buying - lunch in US on way down and way back.
-Dinner on Thursday in Mexico (might be provided via local
community potluck)
-Breakfast each day.
Bring either a Drivers Licence or Passport for ID returning to US. You
do NOT need a passport yet to go by car.
Questions? Email julia...@austin.rr.com or robf...@gmail.com