On the
M I N I S T R I E S, I N C.
Frontline
.
Short-Term Mission Trip Information
MEDICATIONS: Set appointment with the Health Department or your regular Doctor for required travel orientation and medications for International travel. (Some Health Department charges fee for orientation).
•Malaria Pills (required – take as directed)
•Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B (highly suggested)
•Typhoid (highly required)
•Tetanus (optional but recommended)
•Japanese Encephalitis (from daytime mosquito) (optional but recommended)
PASSPORTS: Apply no later than two months prior to departure date. Pick up applications from local courthouse or online:
http://travel.state.gov/passport-services.html
You will need to submit application in person along with:
1. Passport fee (fees are on application.)
2. Must have certified original birth certificate (copy will be denied).
3. Passport photos.
VISA: If you land in Thailand, you can get a Thai Visa at the airport for free. Cambodian Visa cost $20.00 - $25.00 for a 30 day tourist Visa. Obtain this Visa at time of entering Cambodia. Make sure you bring a passport photo for your Cambodia Visa.
AIRLINE TICKETS: Contact the missionaries, Jerry and Wilma Mishler via email to schedule your stay with them. Their email address: mishlerjerry@hotmail.com. Contact your Travel Agent with the travel dates. Estimated round trip from West Coast to Phnom Penh: $1,000-$1,500 per person. East Coast add $300. We recommend Eva Air, or China Air, which flies directly into Phnom Penh.
DEPARTURE: Check in with your airline to see about their check-in tim and boarding time.
BAGGAGE: Check with your carrier. Be up-to-date as rules continually change. Make sure to take into account if you have to fly to your interantional departure. It will be considered a "domestic" flight with luggage allowance less than international flights.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS IN PHNOM PENH: Most of the time your flight will arrive by noon and you will not need to spend the night. If you do, add $40 -60 for hotel room
(2 occupancy), $20 for food.
GROUND TRAVEL - PHNOM PENH TO BATTAMBANG: Trip takes 4-5 hours by car. If you are traveling by yourself it will cost you $50 each way. If traveling with others you can fit 2 people plus 4 pieces luggage & carry ons, and share costs. A van will cost 100 total each way and will fit 8-10 people depending on your luggage.
TRAVEL CASH: The best exchange rate in both Thailand and Cambodia for money is $100 bills. They will not take bills with marks, tears or imperfections.
CLOTHING - DRESS CODE: Male & Female. Clothing for tropical weather. Comfortable but modest is best. We recommend that you bring lightweight cotton and wrinkle free casual clothing. Polyester will make you sweat.
•Shorts. It is better to not wear shorts when going out due to mosquitoes, sun burn and the dust factor. If you do decide to bring shorts make sure they are decent.
•T-Shirts/Tops. Please no tank-tops and nothing that is sleeveless unless covered by a shirt. Remember the heat. You need shirts and tops that are loose fit and modest. Please no see-through tops. Plain shirts or T-shirts with Christian symbols or messages are fine. No T-shirts with Christian symbols or messages that might be construed as being militant.
•Shoes. Bring your most comfortable walking shoes. Sandals are the best in tropical weather, tennis shoes are OK, no high heels or men’s dress shoes. A spare pair is also recommended. Sandals are ideal.
•Jewelry is in. However, if they are valuable, you may consider leaving them at home.
•Church clothing. Casual dress is accepted. FYI. Cambodia women who are pregnant wear dresses.
OTHER THINGS TO BRING:
•Personal hygiene products. Soap, waterless soap for road trips, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, razor. Hotel will provide towels. (Do not brush your teeth with tap water.)
•Bug spray, sunscreen, basic first aid, sunglassest, and personal medications.
•Bible, Camera, spending money, reading materials, snack foods, games, etc.
•Passport. Can’t leave the country without it. Be sure to bring a couple of extra passport pictures for your Visa. Carry a copy of your passport.
GUIDELINES OF CONDUCT:
1. Your Team Leader or the office must know your planned whereabouts at all times. No exceptions!
2. Youth shall never be unaccompanied by an adult.
3. In certain instances females must be accompanied by at least one male.
4. No inappropriate male/female contact or relationships among team members or with the nationals.
5. Respect for the local people and their culture in all places at all times.
6. Respect for chaperons, team members and their personal property.
7. Respect for Authority in your attitude and action in all places at all times.
8. Do NOT ARGUE Buddhism vs. Christianity with the people. If you see the possibility of conflict ask one of the missionaries to intervene.
9. Women, NEVER TOUCH A MONK! They are so cute and you want to hug them all, but this is a big NO NO. Men can touch monks as a “guy thing” after having developed a relationship with them.
10. Do NOT give clothing or money away, make promises, give out your email address to local people, orphans or staff members. Check first with missionary staff.
11. Do NOT build a romantic relationship with the Cambodians.
12. Have fun.
13. Praise and Honor God!
TRIP INSURANCE: It is required that each team member be adequately covered by medical insurance or purchase additional trip insurance.
CHECK LIST:
Passport Application (if you need one)
Passport
Passport Photos
Airline Tickets
Luggage - check limits with airline
Shots
Malaria Pills
Medications
Proper clothing
Health Insurance
Signed Liability Release and Contact Information forms mailed to office
On the Frontline Ministries, Inc. requires that each team member signs a Liability Release Agreement and the Contact Information form. These forms must be signed and received at their office no later than four weeks before leaving. If for some reason you are not able to get it to the office in time, then you will need to sign the form upon arrival in Battambang. If the form is not signed, then you will not be allowed to stay with the ministry.
MEDICATIONS: Set appointment with the Health Department or your regular Doctor for required travel orientation and medications for International travel. (Some Health Department charges fee for orientation).
•Malaria Pills (required – take as directed)
•Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B (highly suggested)
•Typhoid (highly required)
•Tetanus (optional but recommended)
•Japanese Encephalitis (from daytime mosquito) (optional but recommended)
PASSPORTS: Apply no later than two months prior to departure date. Pick up applications from local courthouse or online:
http://travel.state.gov/passport-services.html
You will need to submit application in person along with:
1. Passport fee (fees are on application.)
2. Must have certified original birth certificate (copy will be denied).
3. Passport photos.
VISA: If you land in Thailand, you can get a Thai Visa at the airport for free. Cambodian Visa cost $20.00 - $25.00 for a 30 day tourist Visa. Obtain this Visa at time of entering Cambodia. Make sure you bring a passport photo for your Cambodia Visa.
AIRLINE TICKETS: Contact the missionaries, Jerry and Wilma Mishler via email to schedule your stay with them. Their email address: mishlerjerry@hotmail.com. Contact your Travel Agent with the travel dates. Estimated round trip from West Coast to Phnom Penh: $1,000-$1,500 per person. East Coast add $300. We recommend Eva Air, or China Air, which flies directly into Phnom Penh.
DEPARTURE: Check in with your airline to see about their check-in tim and boarding time.
BAGGAGE: Check with your carrier. Be up-to-date as rules continually change. Make sure to take into account if you have to fly to your interantional departure. It will be considered a "domestic" flight with luggage allowance less than international flights.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS IN PHNOM PENH: Most of the time your flight will arrive by noon and you will not need to spend the night. If you do, add $40 -60 for hotel room
(2 occupancy), $20 for food.
GROUND TRAVEL - PHNOM PENH TO BATTAMBANG: Trip takes 4-5 hours by car. If you are traveling by yourself it will cost you $50 each way. If traveling with others you can fit 2 people plus 4 pieces luggage & carry ons, and share costs. A van will cost 100 total each way and will fit 8-10 people depending on your luggage.
TRAVEL CASH: The best exchange rate in both Thailand and Cambodia for money is $100 bills. They will not take bills with marks, tears or imperfections.
CLOTHING - DRESS CODE: Male & Female. Clothing for tropical weather. Comfortable but modest is best. We recommend that you bring lightweight cotton and wrinkle free casual clothing. Polyester will make you sweat.
•Shorts. It is better to not wear shorts when going out due to mosquitoes, sun burn and the dust factor. If you do decide to bring shorts make sure they are decent.
•T-Shirts/Tops. Please no tank-tops and nothing that is sleeveless unless covered by a shirt. Remember the heat. You need shirts and tops that are loose fit and modest. Please no see-through tops. Plain shirts or T-shirts with Christian symbols or messages are fine. No T-shirts with Christian symbols or messages that might be construed as being militant.
•Shoes. Bring your most comfortable walking shoes. Sandals are the best in tropical weather, tennis shoes are OK, no high heels or men’s dress shoes. A spare pair is also recommended. Sandals are ideal.
•Jewelry is in. However, if they are valuable, you may consider leaving them at home.
•Church clothing. Casual dress is accepted. FYI. Cambodia women who are pregnant wear dresses.
OTHER THINGS TO BRING:
•Personal hygiene products. Soap, waterless soap for road trips, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, razor. Hotel will provide towels. (Do not brush your teeth with tap water.)
•Bug spray, sunscreen, basic first aid, sunglassest, and personal medications.
•Bible, Camera, spending money, reading materials, snack foods, games, etc.
•Passport. Can’t leave the country without it. Be sure to bring a couple of extra passport pictures for your Visa. Carry a copy of your passport.
GUIDELINES OF CONDUCT:
1. Your Team Leader or the office must know your planned whereabouts at all times. No exceptions!
2. Youth shall never be unaccompanied by an adult.
3. In certain instances females must be accompanied by at least one male.
4. No inappropriate male/female contact or relationships among team members or with the nationals.
5. Respect for the local people and their culture in all places at all times.
6. Respect for chaperons, team members and their personal property.
7. Respect for Authority in your attitude and action in all places at all times.
8. Do NOT ARGUE Buddhism vs. Christianity with the people. If you see the possibility of conflict ask one of the missionaries to intervene.
9. Women, NEVER TOUCH A MONK! They are so cute and you want to hug them all, but this is a big NO NO. Men can touch monks as a “guy thing” after having developed a relationship with them.
10. Do NOT give clothing or money away, make promises, give out your email address to local people, orphans or staff members. Check first with missionary staff.
11. Do NOT build a romantic relationship with the Cambodians.
12. Have fun.
13. Praise and Honor God!
TRIP INSURANCE: It is required that each team member be adequately covered by medical insurance or purchase additional trip insurance.
CHECK LIST:
Passport Application (if you need one)
Passport
Passport Photos
Airline Tickets
Luggage - check limits with airline
Shots
Malaria Pills
Medications
Proper clothing
Health Insurance
Signed Liability Release and Contact Information forms mailed to office
On the Frontline Ministries, Inc. requires that each team member signs a Liability Release Agreement and the Contact Information form. These forms must be signed and received at their office no later than four weeks before leaving. If for some reason you are not able to get it to the office in time, then you will need to sign the form upon arrival in Battambang. If the form is not signed, then you will not be allowed to stay with the ministry.
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