Envision Culture

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can go on the mission trips?

  The trips are designed for high school/college students. You are required to be at least 13 years of age to travel overseas. Domestic trips are open for Jr. High groups as well.

• How much are trips?

  The cost of the trip varies from place to place. There are two costs for each trip.

  1. The fee paid to Envision Trips. This fee can be found on the trip page. It's the cost that covers your room, board, on-ground transportation and ministry experience in each country.
  2. Your transportation cost to the location. You are responsible to purchase your own airline tickets. You might also have departure or airport taxes to pay as well (which range from $10-40).

• What is the adult/student ratio for these trips?

  Generally speaking, we like to have minimum 5:1 ratio of the same gender student to adult.

• What should we do after we have prayed and decided to go on a trip?

  The first thing you should do is gather your group leaders together and go to the website to pick the country and dates of your trip then advertise your decision and recruit your team! When you have recruited your team, go back to the website and register your group. A 10 percent deposit is required for each traveler. VISA/MasterCard is accepted. Your group leader will also be required to attend an ENvison Training weekend, which will give them important information that will be needed as you plan.

• What about immunizations? How do I know if I need shots and which ones?

  The best place to find information on immunizations is on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site. This website will give you a precise health outlook on the country/region you are traveling to.

• Do you have a packing list? What should I bring? What should I not bring?

  Yes, it will be included in the Welcome Packet you receive after you register.

• What happens when I land in a country? Where do I go from there?

  When your group arrives in a foreign country you will first need to go through immigration/customs. You will be given a form on the airplane and which each member of your group must fill out. You will then follow through the immigration lines. Once you make it through customs your host worker or someone from Envision Trips will be waiting for you. They will transport you to your housing accommodations.

• When is our registration payment due?

  Your initial deposit of 20% per person is due when you register your group. Your deposit will reserve your time on the trip. You will be given a "balance due date" after you have registered for your trip. You will receive notices regarding your balance. It is important to communicate any delays in payment with the ENvison Trips Office.

• When should we apply for passports?

  Immediately: We have had some groups that have had a problem getting their passports in time because they waited too long to apply for them. Our advice is as soon as you know definitely someone is going and they don't have a passport, apply immediately. The passport numbers will also be needed for the trip insurance so the sooner you have them the better it is for the whole group.

• Do I need to obtain additional insurance?

  You will receive trip insurance from Brotherhood Mutual as part of your registration. The C&MA requires that all mission trips carry this insurance. Trip Cancellation insurance is NOT included. You would need to purchase it on your own.

• Are there other forms that will need to be completed?

  Yes, students under the age of 18 will need to have signed parental consent. Everyone is required to complete a Medical and Liability Release Form. These forms will be sent to you after you have registered for your trip.

• How do I add/cancel or replace people to my registration after we have registered as a group?

  You may add/cancel or replace people by calling the Service Center at 1 (877) 284-3262 and talking with Carrie Reinhard. She will gladly help you with any registration questions or problems. Additionally, please notify the Envision Trips Office by e-mail at kerrc@cmalliance.org.

• Who is Envision Coaching for?

  It is required that first-time group leaders attend the coaching weekend. You may bring as many leaders from your group as you like but at least one person; your group leader is required to attend.

• What is Envision Coaching for?

  The coaching weekend is designed to help prepare you for your trip. We give you your training manual, which gives you something to take back to your group to provide them with a cross-cultural background. We also go over country specific material that includes information on your ministry, housing, transportation and food. We try to paint a clear picture of what you will be encountering when you get off the plane.