WHAT FUNDRAISING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO APPLICANTS?
We encourage all participants to get creative and enlist the support of their network in order to raise the money needed for their travels. Check out Poetice’s Fundraising Guide which [...]
ARE DONATIONS TOWARDS THIS TRIP TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Since Poetice is a non-profit (501C3) organization, any donations made through the Poetice website or any checks mailed to the Poetice office are tax-deductible. Donors will receive a receipt for [...]
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY—IS THERE A HOSPITAL OR CLINIC NEARBY?
If there is an emergency, Poetice staff members will have access to the communication and transportation necessary to care for team members. Often, local clinics are a short distance from [...]
HOW RELIABLE IS COMMUNICATION AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD WE EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO CONNECT WITH TEAM MEMBERS?
We typically tell team members to expect to have very limited access to the internet during their trip. We will ensure that the Team Leader has access to the internet [...]
