OMV Lebanon Camps 2017
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:
Camp 1: Saturday 1st July - Sunday 9th July
Camp 2: Saturday 8th July - Sunday 16th 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 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 Saturday 29th April
OMV Training Day (compulsory for all): Monday 29th May at the London Oratory School (West Brompton)
Camp 1: Departing London lunchtime on the 1st July, and arriving back in London at lunchtime on the 9th July
Camp 2: Departing London lunchtime on the 8th July, and arriving back in London at lunchtime on the 16th July
Both Camps: Departing London lunchtime on the 1st July, and arriving back in London at lunchtime on the 16th July
Volunteer requirements:
• First Aid Training - Volunteers will have to have undertaken First Aid training, either by attending the training day in London on Monday 29th May, or by independently organising recognised training through preferably the Red Cross or St John’s Ambulance
• 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 Monday 29th May. Please not that if you do not have a valid DBS form before the trip you will be unable to attend the activity
• 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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