Are you ready to bring a missionary team to serve at Casa Bernabé Children’s Home?
Follow these 10 steps to ensure a smooth, meaningful, and impactful experience for both your team and the children you’ll be serving.
Step 2: Meet with Teams Coordinator and Secure Dates
After submitting the inquiry form, we'll set up a Zoom call with our Teams Coordinator. During this call, we’ll discuss your team's needs, and identify potential projects that you can work on during your visit. A $200 deposit will be required to secure your dates (click to view Calendar).
Step 1: Read About Casa Bernabé and Contact Us
Start by reviewing the Orientation Packet to learn more about what’s involved in a trip to Casa Bernabé. If you have questions, feel free to contact us before deciding to move forward. Once you're ready, the team leader should submit the Inquiry Form to officially begin the process.
Step 3: Share and Pray
Begin sharing the opportunity with others and inviting team members to join. Make this a time of prayer, asking God to bring those He wants to be part of the team. Focus on building a strong team with the right heart, rather than just on the number of people involved.
Step 4: Complete Applications
All team members are required to complete an Application. This includes reviewing and agreeing to our Visitors Agreement, which outlines expectations, responsibilities, and guidelines for a safe and respectful experience at Casa Bernabé.
Step 5: Background Checks
For the safety and security of everyone, and to maintain compliance with Guatemalan regulations, we will require all team members over the age of 18 to complete a background check ($26). This is a standard procedure to ensure that your team is prepared for working with children.
Step 7: Book Flights
We recommend booking your flights as soon as possible to secure the best rates. While you’ll be responsible for booking your own flight, feel free to reach out to us for any advice or guidance as needed.
Step 6: Finalize Team Size, Project & Cost
Once you have your team in place, we will work with you to finalize the number of participants and the specific project(s) your team will focus on. FOCE charges a minimum $500 project fee per team. Teams will be provided with options of projects based on size, skills and budget. If actual costs during the team’s stay fall below the estimate, the excess will remain in the project fund to go towards the completion of that project and/or future similar projects on campus. When a team wants to dedicate funds to a specific large project (minimum $5,000), a report will be provided to the team upon completion of the project detailing how the money was spent.
Step 8: Training and Orientation
Preparation is key for a successful trip. We provide a suggested training curriculum to help your team get spiritually and practically ready. Orientation will help ensure everyone is aligned with the mission and knows what to expect.
Step 9: Submit Final Invoice
Your final invoice and project payments should be submitted at least 6 weeks before your trip. This allows ample time for processing and ensures that any project supplies and be purchased and ready for you upon arrival.
Step 10: “Last Call”
As your trip date approaches, we’ll schedule a “Last Call” meeting with your full team, our Team Coordinator, and on-site missionaries. During this call, we’ll review the trip schedule, discuss your project, and answer any last-minute questions.