10/22/08

Our Packing List

Here's the MASTER LIST!!

Documents:
1.) Passport
2.) Passport photos (we will need 5 to submit with your Class C Residence Permit
application and you should have a few extra in case of lost passport, etc.)
3.) 3 copies of your passport
4.) 3 copies of your tourist visa
5.) 3 copies of your insurance cards
6.) 2 copies of your resume


Clothing:
  1. 7 pairs of underwear

  2. 7 pairs of socks

  3. 4 pairs of pants (2 pairs of light-weight pants, 1 pair of heavy-weight pants, 1 pair ofjeans)

  4. 2-3 pairs of shorts (not short-shorts)

  5. 3 long skirts (especially needed if you are teaching at Gyetighi Primary School)

  6. 2-3 long-sleeved shirts 6 t-shirts (can be short-sleeved or sleeveless; quick-dry shirts are also nice, especiallyin the rainy season)

  7. 1 “nicer” outfit (for girls: a skirt and dress top; for boys: slacks and a button down) if you want to go out on the town in Arusha

  8. Fleece jacket Fleece vest (optional, but many volunteers appreciate having this type of layer)

  9. 1-2 sweaters/sweatshirts (depending on the season you are staying for)

  10. 1 pair sweatpants, or lounging type pants

  11. Running apparel (shorts, shirts, sports bras), if you like to run or walk-(no short shorts or sleeveless tops)

  12. Rain jacket (breathable fabric is best)

  13. Rain pants (optional, but nice to have in rainy season)

  14. Flip flops or H2O friendly sandals (Croc-like shoes are easily washable and wear well)

  15. Sneakers (mud-friendly if you come in the rainy season)

  16. Rain boots (can be bought and/or borrowed here)

  17. Hiking boots Hat (baseball cap and winter hat)

  18. Bathing suit (optional-there is a local safari lodge that has a pool)

Other things:


  1. A head lamp and extra batteries (essential, these are available at camping stores suchas LL Bean/ REI)

  2. Travel alarm clock or a watch with an alarm

  3. Sunglasses

  4. Nalgene water bottle

  5. Sunscreen (minimum SPF 30)-Tanzania is located very close to the equator so the sun is very strong even when the temperature is not hot.

  6. Bug repellant (with DEET)

  7. Powdered Gatorade (we live at a high altitude and it is very easy to get dehydrated. Gatorade can help with hydration as you adjust)

  8. Wash Cloth

  9. Nail Brush (many volunteers arrive without this and regret it – your feet will get dirty!)

  10. Towel (there are extras available here to use when yours is in the wash)

  11. Earplugs (most volunteers live in the children’s houses and these can be a helpful sleeping tool)

  12. Swahili-English dictionary, instructional book, and/or Swahili phrase book

  13. Day-pack, such as a small backpack or messenger bag


Entertainment:

  1. Books to read

  2. Games that we may want to play

  3. Binoculars

  4. Camera with chargers

  5. Extra batteries (Due to the altitude, batteries do not last long)

  6. I-pod/headphones with chargers

  7. Journal

  8. Stationary items and pens

  9. Computer with chargers (note: should you choose to bring a computer pleasenote that you can only connect to the internet via Macs due to the possibilities ofviruses. If you bring a PC computer we will ask that you not connect to the Internet,and do provide a computer in the Volunteer House for such use).

  10. Cellphone with charger


Medicine:

  1. Personal prescriptions
  2. Additional “just in case” prescriptions - Over the counter medicines usually do the trick for stomach issues and colds. However, it is recommended you also get a prescriptionfor a series or two of antibiotics (such as Cipro and Azythromiacin-Z-pack), just incase.
  3. Pepto-Bismol (chewable tablets are handy for traveling)
  4. TUMS
  5. Antibiotics – cyproxin, amoxicillin
  6. Malaria prophylactics
  7. Saline nose spray (if you are coming in the dry season)
  8. Vitamins
  9. Tylenol or Advil
  10. Multi-symptom cold/flu medicine (with all these kids you can count on at least one cold)
  11. Decongestant
  12. Hand sanitizers (Purel and/or handi-wipes)
  13. Saline solution for contact lens users

Toiletries:

  1. Shampoo/Conditioner
  2. Hairbrush
  3. Cream
  4. Face cream
  5. Nail clippers
  6. contacts
  7. Face scrub
  8. makeup?? will I really need it?
  9. deoderant

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