Tijuana MinistryMission Trip 2015

Rules & Regulations for Youth

Overview

❏ About the trip

❏ Expectations (Rules and Regulations)

❏ Discipline/Contract

❏ Reflections

❏ Events: Construction Safety, Fundraising, TJ Youth

Solidarity Night

About the Trip

Chaperones

❏Ms. Beth Matus, Ms. Joanna Thurmann and

Mr. Dave Lipscomb are your chaperones

❏Our primary job is to keep you safe

❏ In order to keep you safe, we must all follow

rules

Key Points

❏Not a vacation. We are doing God’s work.

❏Remain aware. Everyone’s safety depends

upon everyone else.

❏ The days are long. There is time to relax, but

there is more work than not.

Health Safety

❏ Drink fluids constantly (esp. at job site)

❏ Don’t drink tap water or use for toothbrushing (drink

bottled or from drink coolers at job sites)

❏ Wear sunscreen, hats, protective gear

❏ Beware of lice (girls - tie up your long hair during

the kids/teen programs)

Expectations / Requirements

Shield the Vulnerable

❏ STV (Shield The Vulnerable) Live/In-Person Training

❏ Required for all youth under 18 (no exceptions)

❏ Required unless you took class in last 3 years @ Catholic

school (except Presentation), in which case YOU MUST

provide the certificate (Teen Leadership, STV, VIRTUS)

❏ If you need to take the course, check the APPLY page for

link to website with dates/times/locations

Behavior

❏ Christ-like behavior and language❏ Cooperate with all peers and adults❏ Communicate appropriately❏ Respect the boundaries and property of others❏ Promote safe, fun, healthy environment❏ Be inclusive❏ No abuse, fighting, misconduct, harassment,

inappropriate touch of any kind

Representative of Tijuana Ministry

❏ You are representing the Tijuana ministry. We take

that job very seriously and ask you to do so as well.

❏ It is your job to know the policies and you are

accountable to those policies.

❏ Infractions will result in disciplinary action.

Consequences

❏ Escalation❏ Verbal warnings❏ Communication with parents/Guardian❏ Removal from trip

❏ Your parents are responsible (financially) for damage you cause and/or return trip home

Contraband

❏ Weapons❏ Cigarettes/tobacco❏ Drugs❏ Alcohol❏ Valuable Electronics❏ Valuable Jewelry❏ Condoms

Clothing

❏ You must wear shirt/shoes at all times

❏ Closed-toed work shoes at job sites

❏ No tank tops, baggy pants, visible underwear

❏ No inappropriate slogans or pictures

❏ You may wear shorts and dresses, but length must

be appropriate and modest. No track shorts.

Other

❏ You may not wander (anywhere, anytime)❏ At compound; no roof climbing, no hiding behind

buildings or closed classrooms❏ Must remain at worksite, program site or compound❏ Keep noise levels at a minimum❏ Deposit trash in receptacles (clean up after meals) ❏ Keep your sleeping area clean❏ Clean up floor after shower

Other - 2

❏ Boys are not allowed in girls sleeping quarters and

girls are not allowed in boys area

❏ Respect right to privacy, right to peace and quiet

❏ No physical or emotional abuse will be tolerated

❏ No foul, derogatory, disrespectful, hostile language

Worksite

❏ Report to, respect and listen to the job site leaders. Youth

Chaperones may not be at your worksites

❏ Keep busy but be patient; there’s always work to be done

❏ Jump in if you see things need to be carried, cleaned,

picked-up, etc. Be proactive!

❏ Do not just “hang out”

Worksite Safety

❏ Listen to all directions. Stay aware of surroundings

❏ Wear appropriate clothing for worksite: long pants, sturdy

shoes, work gloves, hard hat, long-sleeve

❏ Ask questions when unsure of instructions

❏ Power tools may only be used when permitted and

supervised by authorized adults

Everyone who plans to work on construction (even prior travelers) MUST attend one of these trainings:● Sat, March 21, 9– 3pm @ St Julie’s● Sat, April 25, 9 – 3pm @ St Simon● Sat, May 30, 9 – 3pm @ Resurrection● Sat, June 13, 9 – 3pm @ Resurrection (Make-up) * Check the calendar for other details *

Construction Safety Training

Other Programs

❏ Listen to all directions. Pay attention. Stay aware.

❏ Stay involved; don’t goof-off or hang-out

❏ Don’t wander off

❏ Be polite & courteous to program leaders & participants

❏ Don’t mock or make fun

❏ Stay in your assigned areas

Discipline/Contract

Discipline Policy (once again)

❏ Failure to adhere to Regulations❏ 1st time: Warning❏ 2nd time: Call home (or to parents)

❏ Call home immediately for:❏ Breaking curfew❏ “Wandering” away from camp or worksite❏ Repeat offenses (as stated above)

Discipline: Removal from Trip

❏ Fighting❏ Vandalism*❏ Possession of weapons*❏ Possession/Usage of illegal substances*❏ Continued failure to adhere to guidelines after multiple

warnings and escalation to parent/guardian

* Indicates issues that might also result in legal action

The Contract

❏ The contract is on the website as part of your registration paperwork

❏ It restates the content of this presentation.❏ You will sign the contract to commit to follow the rules.❏ Your parent/guardian will also sign this contract to give

their commitment and to assume responsibility for your behavior as well.

Reflections

Nightly Reflection

❏ Important part of our mission

❏ Nightly (except night of talent show)

❏ Youth and Adults separate

❏ Youth reflections created/led by youth

❏ Template prepared to structure the reflection

❏ Scripture, question, exercise, discussion

Nightly Reflection - Volunteers

❏ Need: one or two youth volunteer leaders per night

❏ Reflection guidelines available tonight

❏ Chaperones to help youth volunteers as needed

Events

● Help at the Group Fundraisers:o May 2-3: Bake Sale @ Resurrectiono May 16-17, 7am-3pm: Garage Sale @ St Julie’s

● Do Personal Fundraisingo Letters of appealo Social mediao Use Donate button on top of TJ website (3rd screen

says “In sponsorship of [traveler name]”

Fundraising

❏ June 12, 7-9pm @ St Julie’s❏ Simple meal, sharing, socializing, fun❏ $5 donation at the door❏ All TJ Youth Travelers under 21 invited and

encouraged to attend❏ Look for eVITE

TJ Youth Solidarity Night

Summary - Final Notes

❏ This is a fun and memorable, but also a serious and potentially dangerous, trip experience

❏ What you do impacts others, for good and for bad❏ We’re making a list and we’re checking it twice :-)

We believe in you!Everyone who has gone before wants to return!

Have Fun. Stay Safe.