Do I have to have any special
skills in order to come on a trip?
Nope!
Your good attitude will guarantee that you will be invaluable
on the trip.
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Is
ClubRust only for Christians?
Absolutely
NOT. Although ClubRust
is Christ-centered, we welcome anyone with a good attitude. Folks from many backgrounds and walks
of life regularly join us on these trips. Families, groups and
individuals are all welcome!
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How
much does the trip cost?
Cost
is $400 per person, $325 per child under 12 years old, if paid by
April 15. Fees increase after
April 15. This fee covers
room and board while in Mexico, and transportation between San Diego
and Mexico. This
fee does NOT include any portion of the cost of materials for the house
you will build, nor does it include transportation costs getting to or
from San Diego Airport where we pick you up. You will need to purchase round-trip airfare
to/from San Diego, CA. (Lindebergh field, airport code SAN).
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How
long is the trip?
6
days long. You arrive in San Diego on Tuesday by 2 p.m. We
build Wednesday through Friday. Saturday we "tour" the
area and visit with our Mexican friends, Sunday we drop you off at the airport by 2 p.m.
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What
do I need to bring?
Here
is a complete list of what you will need.
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When
are the dates for this year’s trip?
The
2017 Summer trip dates are
Tue June 27 through Sun July 2.
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Do
I fly into Mexico?
No.
You fly into
San Diego
airport, Lindbergh field (airport code SAN).
Your flight should arrive
NO LATER than 2pm on Tuesday. the first day of the trip.
We leave at 3pm sharp
from the airport. We really don’t want to leave anyone behind.
Your return flight should depart NO EARLIER than 4
pm on Sunday.
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How
do I sign up?
All
necessary forms are online.
We highly encourage you to type them up online and print them.
If you insist, you may print them out first and then and fill
them out by hand. The deadline is May 15. Early registration ENDS on April
15. Save money
and register before April 15!
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How many meetings
must I attend to go on a trip? If
you've never been on a trip before, we suggest that you attend an informational
meeting (held in an organizers home) to acquaint yourself with the
trip and ask any questions you may have. EVERYONE
registered for the trip should attend the pre-trip orientation meeting,
where you will pick up your trip T-Shirt, and get important last minute details. The
date of the orientation meeting
will be announced by May.
Details will be emailed and posted on the website.
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Where
does my drinking water come from in
Mexico?
ClubRust
provides all the purified and filtered drinking water you need.
You will ONLY drink the water we provide
you.
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How
does ClubRust
select the families that receive the houses?
The
families go through a review process overseen
by local pastors and community workers.
This process ensures that the families really own (or are
buying) the land we build on, and show evidence of need.
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How
much does each house cost?
The
house, latrine, and concrete work cost $8,900 per site.
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Where
does the money to pay for the houses come from?
From
You! Generous churches and individuals such as yourself donate
all funds necessary for purchasing the materials for the houses and
latrines. All donations
are 100% tax deductible.
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How can I donate money
towards the cost of a house?
You
may enter a donation amount when you fill out the trip application
form, or use our donation form.
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Can I help even if I don't go on the trip?
Yes
you can! The DONATE link on
our web page lists several ways you can make a
donation towards the cost of a house or latrine.
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How
long does it take to build one house?
It
takes three days to build one house.
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How
many people does it take to build one house?
We
generally have around 20 to 25 individuals working on a house.
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How
many houses does ClubRust
usually build each year?
ClubRust
builds 3 to 6 houses and latrines every year.
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How
will I find you at the airport?
We
meet at this location. ClubRust
organizers will be wearing colorful ClubRust
T-shirts.
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Will
I be able to make or receive calls in Mexico?
Yes,
coverage is getting better all the time, BUT sometimes at international roaming rates.
Do you really want to pay $2.00
a minute to talk to someone? If you bring a cell phone with you,
please secure it on your person at all times. Small electronic devices
have a tendency to “change ownership” if not
watched closely.
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Can someone contact
me while I'm in Mexico?
For
emergencies only, you may be contacted via email (preferred) or
phone. Here is our list
of emergency contacts. Voicemail
is checked once a day only on the main contact number.
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Will
I have to buy my own meals while I'm in Mexico?
No.
The trip fee covers all your meals while in Mexico.
You may need to buy a snack on Tuesday before we pick you up,
and possibly your lunch on the day of departure in the
U.S. (various fast food restaurants).
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Where
do we stay in Mexico?
Your
accommodations will be the rustic facilities at Rancho La Paloma.
This is home base for many humanitarian outreach groups in Baja
California. The facility has a pool, eating area, dorms with
bunk beds, bathrooms and showers. You may also camp in
tents.
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Where
do we build in Mexico?
We
build homes in settlements (colonias) west of Tecate, Mexico about
2 to 5 miles south of the US-Mexico border.
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Are the sleeping arrangements co-ed?
Hahahahaha.
Very funny! The dorms are segregated by gender. There
are some family rooms for married couples with young children.
Married couples may sleep together in tents. We ask all other
couples to be segregated by gender when tenting as well.
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Will
there be medically trained personnel available in an emergency?
Yes,
we usually have Nurses and EMT's that volunteer on the
trip. We are also close to a medical clinic and a doctor in
Tecate. ClubRust has an evacuation plan that can get you to a
U.S.
Emergency Room in about 1 Hour.
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Is
there a minimum age limit for children on the trip?
Not
really. Children younger
than 12 should have a parent or guardian with them willing to closely
supervise them. Please be
advised that the work site is a CONSTRUCTION ZONE, and that CHILD CARE
IS NOT PROVIDED.
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Can
unaccompanied youth (under 18) come on the trip?
No.
Youth under 18 years of age should have a designated adult guardian
accompany them on the trip. A parent, youth group leader, relative
or close family friend has to come along. The chaperone must accept
this responsibility prior to the youth signing up for the trip. ClubRust
organizers cannot be chaperones, as we have many responsibilities with the
entire group as a whole.
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Who's
in charge of ClubRust Anyway?
No
one person is in charge of ClubRust.
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organizers are your dedicated servants, doing all of the
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Why
are you called ClubRust?
The
environment is very dusty in the summer time. The original group we
all went down with was called ClubDust - A different kind of
adventure-travel "Club" that blessed needy people.
We eventually "graduated"
and started our own group. Being
from wet Seattle, we don't see much sun -
So we settled on the nick-name ClubRust...
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