SQUADS ABROAD

AAS Key Club

The AAS-Key Club Support Squad will volunteer at the Ritsona Refugee Center located 20 minutes outside of Chalkida, Greece from February 17-23. Managed by the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Ritsona camp houses over 900 refugees seeking asylum throughout the EU. In supporting operations at the Food and Clothing Distribution Center, Female-Friendly Space, and Laundry Facilities at the camp, the group will experience the tangible accomplishment of much needed small construction and infrastructure projects. Each afternoon the group will engage in guided cultural activities and local excursions in the local area. On the weekend enjoy an optional add on package of a full day guided tour of Athens and the island of Evia.

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Amigos por Cambio-Global Education Squad to Costa Rica

The 'Amigos por Cambio' group from Arundel High School is traveling to Costa Rica as a Global Education Squad from June 16-24, 2018. The group is led by AHS teachers Susan Stawas and Kristi Funk. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations Cartago where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Cartago. On the weekend the group embarked on an overnight excursion to Uvita and Playa Ballena to enjoy surf lessons, a boat excursion, and beach time! Group Itinerary for Southwest - Baltimore to San Jose, Costa Rica Saturday, June 16 WN #602 departs Baltimore 9:05 AM, arrives Juan Santamaria 11:55 AM Sunday, June 24 WN #304 departs Juan Santamaria 12:35 PM, arrives Fort Lauderdale 5:40 PM WN #4894 departs Fll Intl 8:00 PM, arrives Baltimore 10:35 PM

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Annapolis High School

The Annapolis High School group will be traveling to Costa Rica from June 19-26, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with an underserved school in the community of Santa Cruz to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Santa Cruz where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will enjoy guided cultural activities in the surrounding area such as chocolate making, pottery workshop, folkloric dance, and Spanish classes. On the weekend the group will enjoy surf lessons, beachtime, and a zipline adventure! Steps to register for your trip at your webpage on Empowered: 1. Go to the webpage for your group and click on the button that says "Volunteer with Us" on your webpage. When registering on Empowered for the first time you will be directed to take the additional step of registering with Empowered first and you do so by clicking "Join Now" (lower right) on the green Empowered page. When registering with Empowered use the name of the person going on the trip and any email and password you choose. You will need to verify your enrollment in Empowered at the email address you provide. 2. Once you're registered and logged into Empowered (you can tell by looking to the far right side on the top red banner), go back to the same group page and click 'Volunteer with Us' again on the page. You will then be directed to the Participant Registration Form. You must fill out the "Participant Information Section" down to "Complete your Registration" and then scroll down to the bottom and click "Save". You can complete the rest of the information and forms at a later date by returning to your profile page (accessed via the tab on the blue bar on the top to the far right where it says "Hello, your name") and then go to "Initiatives" tab on your profile page and select "Edit Signup Form". 3. Once a volunteer is successfully registered on the trip you should see your profile appear on the group initiative page. In order to make a payment for an individual or the group contribution, you again go back to the group page and click "Donate Now". You will be directed to a screen that will prompt you to make a payment/donation to a specific volunteer or the group/general fund. Please note when making a payment you're given the option to waive credit card fees by unchecking the box after putting an amount.

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Boulder County Girls Soccer

This Boulder County Soccer Squad will be traveling to Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica from June 12-19, 2018. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local daycare or elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Santa Cruz where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school or daycare where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Guanacaste Province. On the weekend the group will enjoy surf lessons, zip-line, and beach time! GROUP FLIGHT INFORMATION: UA 545S 12JUN TU DENIAH 1242P 405P UA1737S 12JUN TU IAHLIR 615P 840P UA1511W 19JUN TU LIRIAH 650A 1120A UA 737W 19JUN TU IAHDEN 1245P 210P

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business-test-1-squads

Test Squads University1 aims to inspire entrepreneurism and financial literacy abroad for youth in under-resourced communities. Our Squad helps create small businesses for partner schools to diversify funding and teach real-world business skills to their students. As volunteers, we mobilize abroad to provide start-up capital, financial literacy workshops, and create areas in community banks focused on child savings programs. Each of our student volunteers has a donation goal to help cover logistical expenses while abroad such as transport, local staff, meals, insurance, accommodations, but most important the year-round follow-up to our project by local staff to ensure the sustainability over time. We need your help to reach our goals! Consider donating or joining our next Squad! We are a chapter of Squads Abroad, a 501c3 non-profit working to improve health, education and economic outcomes in the developing world with our parent organization Global Brigades.

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Collierville Schools

The Collierville School is traveling to Costa Rica from June 9-16, 2018. The group is led by CHS teacher Lesley Coleman. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations Cartago where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and staff support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Cartago. GROUP FLIGHT: Jun 9, 2018 Delta Flight 1563, departs Memphis MEM 7:55 AM, arrives Atlanta ATL 10:14 AM Delta Flight 325, departs Atlanta ATL 5:50 PM, arrives San José SJO 7:45 PM June 16, 2018 Delta Flight 895, departs San José SJO 2:26 PM, arrives Atlanta ATL 8:30 PM Delta Flight 1329 departs Atlanta ATL 10:32 PM, arrives Memphis MEM 10:55 PM

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Cyrus Peirce Middle School

The Cyrus Peirce Middle School group, led by Spanish teacher Janet Emack, plans to return to Costa Rica for the second year. As a Global Education Squad the group will again partner with an elementary school to improve educational outcomes. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations Cartago where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Cartago. On the weekend the group will travel to La Fortuna and Arenal National Park to explore the rainforest, waterfalls, and zip-lining! See attached flyer below for more trip details and pricing. Click "Volunteer with us" below to join this group!

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DeBakey HS Global Health Squad

The DeBakey HS Global Health Squad plans to travel to Guatemala from July 2-8, 2018. As a Global Health Squad the group will partner with a local elementary school to resolve public health challenges and complete much needed small construction projects that support healthcare. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Tecpan where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local school where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and classroom support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Tecpan.

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German International School of New York

The German International School of New York is returning for the second year to volunteer in Costa Rica. The group is led by Spanish teacher Mrs. Ellen Oswald. GISNY students will travel to Costa Rica from January 6-15, 2018. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations Cartago where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. The group will be matched with a local daycare and elderly care center where they will spend each weekday morning completing valuable small construction projects and staff support. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Cartago. On the weekend the group embarked on an overnight excursion to the Arenal Volcano National Park and Rainforest where they enjoy guided nature hikes, hot springs, and an exhilarating zipline excursion. Group Flight Information: AV 571 06JAN JFK-SAL 9:20AM-1:35PM AV 621 06JAN SAL-SJO 2:45PM-4:05PM AV 670 15JAN SJO-JFK 5:00PM-1:20AM /16Jan arrival

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Humber Community College

Humber Community College Education Squad will travel to Lima, Peru from from May 4th- 19, 2019. As a Global Education Squad the group will partner with a local school to improve educational outcomes by providing classroom support and a designated small construction project. The group will stay at our private and safe home-base accommodations in Lima where our local professional staff provide all transportation, food, lodging, and activities. Each afternoon the group will embark on fun and engaging guided cultural and adventure activities around Lima. On the weekend the group will fly to Cuzco to explore the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Steps to register for your trip at your webpage on Empowered: 1. Go to the webpage for your group and click on the button that says "Volunteer with Us" on your webpage. When registering on Empowered for the first time you will be directed to take the additional step of registering with Empowered first and you do so by clicking "Join Now" (lower right) on the green Empowered page. When registering with Empowered use the name of the person going on the trip and any email and password you choose. You will need to verify your enrollment in Empowered at the email address you provide. 2. Once you're registered and logged into Empowered (you can tell by looking to the far right side on the top red banner), go back to the same group page and click 'Volunteer with Us' again on the page. You will then be directed to the Participant Registration Form. You must fill out the "Participant Information Section" down to "Complete your Registration" and then scroll down to the bottom and click "Save". You can complete the rest of the information and forms at a later date by returning to your profile page (accessed via the tab on the blue bar on the top to the far right where it says "Hello, your name") and then go to "Initiatives" tab on your profile page and select "Edit Signup Form". 3. Once a volunteer is successfully registered on the trip you should see your profile appear on the group initiative page. In order to make a payment for an individual or the group contribution, you again go back to the group page and click "Donate Now". You will be directed to a screen that will prompt you to make a payment/donation to a specific volunteer or the group/general fund. Please note when making a payment you're given the option to waive credit card fees by unchecking the box after putting an amount.

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