OMV Lebanon 2018
Please find below the basic information you need to know before applying to join us in Lebanon this summer. For more detailed information about the Lebanon Camps please open the document at the bottom of this page or contact Harriet Sasada (Lebanon Organiser) at lebanon@omv.org.uk
Dates & Prices:
Week 1: Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 1st July
Week 2: Saturday 30th June - Sunday 8th July
Both Weeks: Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 8th July
The cost of attending the Lebanon Camps is £550 for both weeks or £500 for just one week. Please contact Harriet if you are just attending for one week, a medic, a priest or would like to apply for a bursary to get the correct codes.
This price includes: flights, food, accommodation, insurance and transport within Lebanon. It does not include personal spending money while in Lebanon. All over costs are covered by fundraising for the project by both the British and Lebanese Associations of the Order of Malta Volunteers.
Those wishing to travel at alternative dates / times or want to book their own flights should contact Harriet for more information about the timings, cost and insurance cover etc.
Important Dates for the diary:
Applications: will CLOSE on Friday 20th April
OMV Training Day (compulsory for all): Sunday 27th May at the London Oratory School (West Brompton). If you are unable to attend this day please let Harriet know after you have completed your booking.
Week 1: Departing London Heathrow T5 at lunchtime on the 23rd June, and arriving back in London at lunchtime on the 1st July
Week 2: Departing London Heathrow T5 at lunchtime on the 30th June, and arriving back in London at lunchtime on the 8th July
Both Weeks: Departing London Heathrow T5 at lunchtime on the 23rd June, and arriving back in London at lunchtime on the 8th July
Volunteer requirements:
1. First Aid Training - Volunteers will have to have undertaken First Aid training, either by attending the training day in London on Sunday 27th May, or by independently organising recognised training through preferably the Red Cross or St John's Ambulance
2. DBS checks - all volunteers must have valid DBS clearance through BASMOM or other entities but with "enhanced" clearance, which Harriet will need to see. These forms will be completed at the OMV training day in London on Sunday 27th May. Please not that if you do not have a valid DBS form before the trip you will be unable to attend the activity
3. Passports - as soon as an application has been accepted, all volunteers are required to supply their passport details. Anyone who has travelled to Israel should contact Harriet, as they will NOT be allowed to enter Lebanon if they have Israeli travel stamp in their passport
If you have any questions about any of the above information please contact Harriet Sasada at lebanon@omv.org.uk
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