FAQs
Do you have to be a biology major to join?
No specific major is required!
Do you have to have medical experience?
No, we'll teach you everything you need to know!
Is there an age restriction?
Yes, you have to be 18 or older.
Do you have to speak Spanish/have taken a Spanish class in the past?
No, we'll teach you everything you need to know. There will be GB translators with us and many other student brigaders speak Spanish!
How much will this cost?
$990 for the brigade itself and about $900 for the airfare (we won't know the exact cost for the airfare until be book our flights)!
I want to go but I'm not sure I can fundraise/afford it.
Don't let this keep you from going! Talk with us sooner rather than later. We are working on trying to get scholarships for students! Reach out to us.
Will people who donate be able to list it on their taxes?
Yes, Global Brigades is a 501(c) approved charitable organization. The code will be given to them after they make their donation on the GB website.
I am planning to transfer. Will the brigade interfere with this?
No, we made sure our dates will not interfere.
What are the dates for the 2018 brigade?
August 11-17th!
Will the brigade interfere with Foothill summer sessions?
No, we leave once summer sessions are over.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport that will remain valid through February 2019.
I don't have my passport yet. Can I still sign up and fundraise?
Yes! But please work on getting your passport sooner rather than later because it does take awhile. If you wait for the last minute, you may have to pay extra for expedited shipping.
Do I need vaccinations?
Yes, you need your Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid vaccines.
**The Hepatitis B vaccine is given in 3 doses over a period of 6 months. If you don't have it yet, work on this NOW please!
How many students can go?
25.
What if there are more than 25 students who want to go?
The faster you sign up on the GB website and meet all the deadlines for the deposits, the greater your chance of going. Should we get more than 25 students who want to go and have met the deadlines, we will pick students who have helped us out the most during fundraisers/events.
I want to go but many not be able to meet the first deadline.
Reach out to us!
My parents/ loved ones are really nervous in letting me go. What should I do?
Let them know that Foothill students have been going on brigades since 2012 and we have never had an issue. If they're still nervous, feel free to contact us and we can schedule a meeting to go over their concerns. They will also be more than welcome to speak to our program associate in Honduras.
~Jen & Casey
fhmedicalbrigades@gmail.com
No specific major is required!
Do you have to have medical experience?
No, we'll teach you everything you need to know!
Is there an age restriction?
Yes, you have to be 18 or older.
Do you have to speak Spanish/have taken a Spanish class in the past?
No, we'll teach you everything you need to know. There will be GB translators with us and many other student brigaders speak Spanish!
How much will this cost?
$990 for the brigade itself and about $900 for the airfare (we won't know the exact cost for the airfare until be book our flights)!
I want to go but I'm not sure I can fundraise/afford it.
Don't let this keep you from going! Talk with us sooner rather than later. We are working on trying to get scholarships for students! Reach out to us.
Will people who donate be able to list it on their taxes?
Yes, Global Brigades is a 501(c) approved charitable organization. The code will be given to them after they make their donation on the GB website.
I am planning to transfer. Will the brigade interfere with this?
No, we made sure our dates will not interfere.
What are the dates for the 2018 brigade?
August 11-17th!
Will the brigade interfere with Foothill summer sessions?
No, we leave once summer sessions are over.
Do I need a passport?
Yes, you need a passport that will remain valid through February 2019.
I don't have my passport yet. Can I still sign up and fundraise?
Yes! But please work on getting your passport sooner rather than later because it does take awhile. If you wait for the last minute, you may have to pay extra for expedited shipping.
Do I need vaccinations?
Yes, you need your Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, and Typhoid vaccines.
**The Hepatitis B vaccine is given in 3 doses over a period of 6 months. If you don't have it yet, work on this NOW please!
How many students can go?
25.
What if there are more than 25 students who want to go?
The faster you sign up on the GB website and meet all the deadlines for the deposits, the greater your chance of going. Should we get more than 25 students who want to go and have met the deadlines, we will pick students who have helped us out the most during fundraisers/events.
I want to go but many not be able to meet the first deadline.
Reach out to us!
My parents/ loved ones are really nervous in letting me go. What should I do?
Let them know that Foothill students have been going on brigades since 2012 and we have never had an issue. If they're still nervous, feel free to contact us and we can schedule a meeting to go over their concerns. They will also be more than welcome to speak to our program associate in Honduras.
~Jen & Casey
fhmedicalbrigades@gmail.com
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