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Dominican Republic (Jarabacoa) Packing List

These guidelines will help you dress in a way that is appropriate for our ministry context. These may seem more conservative than you are used to. Thanks in advance for your compliance.


What NOT to pack:

  • Low cut jeans
  • Shirts exposing midriff
  • Pants with holes
  • Spaghetti strap tops
  • Low-cut necklines or tight-fitting clothing
  • Spandex shorts or yoga pants
  • Short shorts, short skirts, or short dresses
  • Blow dryer or other hair appliances

Other Considerations:

  • Pajamas are not appropriate outside dorm
  • Limit jewelry or valuables
  • Piercings – Other than earrings on women, most piercings are inappropriate. If you cannot go without jewelry (nose ring, eyebrow ring, etc.), please choose small ones that blend with your skin tone.
  • Skirts & dresses should be knee length or longer
  • Shorts length - slightly above the knee or longer; this includes shorts worn at the Sports Sites.
  • Tattoos -- You may be asked to cover visible tattoos

What to pack:

  • Personal toiletry items
  • One towel, washcloth, & beach towel
  • Water bottle (labeled with your name)
  • Bed sheets & pillowcase for twin bed
  • Spending money (about $50 - $100)
  • Passport & photocopy of passport
  • Lightweight Bible, pen or pencil, journal
  • Bug repellent (DEET)
  • Other: camera, flashlight, travel alarm, watch, small umbrella
  • Optional:
  • -light blanket
  • -Snacks: You may want to bring a few of your favorite snacks, especially for travel days or in between meals. Good options include granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, crackers, or protein bars.
  • -Laundry Supplies: There may be an opportunity to wash laundry during the trip. If you’d like, you can bring a small amount of detergent—travel-sized liquid, detergent pods, powder, or even a laundry bar are all great options for flying and easy packing.

Clothes:

  • 3 pair of pants, jeans, calf-length pants, or modest shorts (slightly above the knee okay)
  • 2 - 3 nice but casual sets of clothes for church & banquet
  • 5 casual shirts and/or t-shirts (tank-tops okay for girls, straps must be 3-4 fingers wide)
  • 1 rain jacket + 1 sweater or sweatshirt
  • Socks and underwear
  • Modest sleepwear
  • Modest swimsuit (girls - one-piece or full-coverage two-piece only, no high-cut suits)
  • One pair of flops
  • One pair of sandals
  • One pair of walking shoes

Ministry Site Dress Code:

  • Education Sites | Microfinance | Special Education | Media: Pants or jeans, modest shorts (slightly above the knee okay), t-shirts/blouses - tennis shoes, No sandals or flip flops.
  • Women’s Social Work Sites: Pants or jeans, t-shirts/blouses – sandals or flip flops okay.
  • Health Care Site: Long pants, t-shirts/blouses – closed-in shoes only (no scrubs).
  • Physical Therapy: Long pants, t-shirts/blouses – closed-in shoes only (no scrubs).
  • Dentistry: Long pants, t-shirts/blouses - Latex gloves, goggles and mask – closed-in shoes only. (no scrubs)
  • Sports Sites: Athletic clothes (modest shorts—slightly above the knee okay) – tennis shoes, no sandals or flip flops – no tank tops or cut-out shirts.