This trip offers an international service experience in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
Below are some important details about this upcoming trip.
The last day to apply for this trip is January 11, 2027.
PARTNER SUPPORT
This team will serve Seed to Sower Ministries in the Dominican Republic as we learn about their ministry and the impact they have in their community. During our time together, team members will interact with the kids from the homes and the school, the ministry staff, the house parents, and the local community that our partner serves. We will also provide financial and physical support to further aid in their year-round ministry.
Seed to Sower Ministries began with a faithful response to children in need—led by local Dominican leaders with a vision for long-term transformation. What started as a small educational effort has grown into a network of holistic care serving thousands of children and youth each year. Serving with Seed to Sower may include moments of prayer, attending Christian church services, listening to Bible teachings & worship, and participating in other religiously-focused experiences.
Here is a short video overview of our partner and their ministry all over the DR.
While we partner with faith-based organizations, it is not a requirement to adhere to a specific religion or belief to join us. We strive to provide an equal opportunity to all individuals interested in our service trips, hoping that each life will be uniquely transformed. That being said, we ask each participant to be respectful of each other and of our partners, and to remain open to conversing about the things that make us different as well as the commonalities that bring us together.
SPECIAL INFO
This trip is designated for students of Baylor University and Vanguard University as travel will take place during their 2027 Spring Breaks. Friends, family, other university students or anyone interested in traveling with this group are welcome to join!
TEAM CAPTAINS
Your Team Captains for this trip will be Manny Hoedoafia & Jackie Loretto. Here is a message from them:
Hello.
-Manny
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-Jackie
HEALTH & SAFETY
Here For Kids strives to be diligent in protecting both our team members and the sites that we serve and will purchase health insurance coverage for the duration of your trip.
To learn more about health & safety protocols, check out our FAQ’s here.
TIME COMMITMENT
Team members of this trip are expected to:
Attend two virtual pre-trip meetings with the team prior to traveling.
Participate in a week-long international service trip.
Depart March 6, 2027 & Return March 14, 2027.
***Please note that although this trip begins on Saturday, flight times and availability may require you to depart late Friday evening.
Attend at least one virtual post-trip meeting with the team after returning.
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
On each of our service trips, we provide physical, or in-kind, donations to our partners. We encourage each participant to gather requested donation items as part of their trip preparation. Each international partner has different donation requests which will be communicated to you during pre-trip communication and meetings. We ask all trip participants to limit the packing of personal travel items to their carry-on bag and backpack so that partner donations can travel in any checked baggage.
You can learn more here.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Below is the breakdown of the costs associated with this service trip. Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to pay a $460 deposit to secure your spot on the team. Then, you will be required to follow the funding milestones on your Go Method profile to stay up to date on your trip payments. The total trip payment is due no later than 14 days before the departure of your trip.
Breakdown of Cost:
$1,100 - Airfare & Baggage Fees
$475 - Partner Fee (Food, lodging, transportation, projects)
$500 - Partner Donation (Support continued care for children and program growth)
$100 - HFK Operation & Care Package Costs
$50 - Travel Insurance
$100 - Excursion
$2,325 Total Trip Cost
FUNDRAISING & SCHOLARSHIPS
All trip participants are encouraged to fundraise their total trip cost. To aid you in this process we recommend creating a Personal Support Page on Go Method. Once created, you can share this personal fundraising link with your friends, family, and community for support. We also provide a Fundraising Info Sheet and a Fundraising Letter Template to assist you in the fundraising process. These and other Service Trip Resources can be found here. For this trip, we are offering the following types of scholarships for team participants that need financial assistance to complete total trip payments.
15% Scholarship
30% Scholarship
You can apply for a scholarship during the application process. Scholarship funds are limited and will only be awarded to participants on an as-needed basis. All scholarship recipients will be required to write a “Donor Thank You Letter” upon returning from their trip.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Trip schedules may vary but typically include:
Working on service projects alongside our partners.
Engaging in nightly devotionals and bonding activities with your team.
Having fun with kids and partner staff through sports, games, and other activities.
Being present during moments of prayer and worship.
Spending time in self-reflection to promote spiritual growth.
Learning ways you can support partner sites beyond your time in country.
Exploring the beauty of the country you travel to during a park visit, beach day, hike, or other excursion activity.
To see what we have done on past trips to the Dominican Republic, click here.
HOW TO APPLY
Click “Apply Today” below and on the next page.
Login OR create an account with Go Method.
Answer the application questions.
The last day to apply for this trip is January 11, 2027.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any additional questions, please email info@hereforkids.org. You can also review our Frequently Asked Questions or Trip Recaps below.