Everything you need to know before you sign up — health & logistics, payments, and more. Don't see your question below? We're happy to help.
What to know about vaccinations, safety, spending money, and border logistics before you go.
Yes, you may need vaccinations and medication depending on the location of the Mission. Many countries require proof of vaccinations. We will inform you of these requirements as well as recommended vaccinations and medications for each specific Mission. You can get your vaccinations through a local travel clinic or your primary care physician.
For Missions where we travel by plane, Project Compassion provides worldwide insurance coverage for hospitalization, repatriation and medical expenses.
This is an individual decision. There are occasions that you may want to purchase a soda, lunch, or gifts on a free day during sightseeing or shopping.
Countries may have an exit fee. We ask that you set aside approximately $75 in the event you need to pay this fee. Exit fees are always in US dollars.
What to know if your plans change.
If this is your first Mission with Project Compassion, a nonrefundable application fee applies. Once you commit to a Mission, a nonrefundable deposit — the amount stated for your specific Mission — is required.
If an outreach is cancelled by Project Compassion due to extenuating circumstances, you'll have the option of directing your contributions toward another Mission in the subsequent 12 months, or requesting a return of contributions to you and your sponsors.
If at any time you cancel your own commitment to participate in a Mission, contributions made to that date will not be refunded to you, nor applied toward a future outreach.
Project Compassion offers continuing education for our medical professional team members. Let us know when you sign up if you're interested in 15 credit hours of continuing education — you'll receive instruction from our Director of Education related to the country we serve, and confirmation of your credit hours once you pass a short test.
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