Food
We do our best to make sure team member needs are met when it comes to spicy or non-spicy etc. food requirements. On team we mostly eat local style foods. We don’t frequent western restaurants. If you must have a …
Archives: FAQs
Jewellery
Put most simply by one team member, “you don’t need it so leave it at home.” She is absolutely correct. Kids can pull it off you, it could make you appear quite well off and it’s easily lost so keep …
Weather
The seasons in our host countries can be dramatically different so when planning your packing consider the weather patterns. You can check weather sites like weatherunderground.com or others for current info. In China October groups – can be cool with …
Program and rest time
Some teams seem to come and see whats going on. Heart For Kids teams are very much Come / See / Do teams. We begin with morning pre-breakfast devotions and on many evenings we’ll have a debrief time where we …
Comfort food
At the end of a long day where you’ve been tested and stretched emotionally, physically and spiritually, some comfort food can be wonderful. Team members often like to take a few comfort foods like chocolates, lollies and biscuits and that …
Can I bring my camera
Yes for sure. You will want to capture the sights you see on team. There are some restrictions though. You may not be able to use your camera in local orphanages. This decision is made on a project by project …
Can I buy a local sim card
Yes but generally a local sim is going to be expensive for calling home. Local sims will be prepaid and they are not usual suitable for international calling. You also need time to purchase one and this might not be …
Who has my contact details
We respect people’s privacy and so don’t share team member’s personal contact details before or after the team without prior notice. Before a team, members may need to be in touch as a group before the team to discuss activities …
Where do team members come from
Your team could be made up of people from various countries. The most common being Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and USA.
Medications or prescription drugs
Be sure you carry an ample supply of any personal medications you need in case you are delayed or something totally unforeseen happens. Always carry at least a few days supply in your hand luggage in case your bag takes …
