Much of the time, groups plan their own trips. Mission Arlington plans the bulk of the trip, taking care of sleeping arrangements and job selections...but I began thinking about some "What If" questions. Interestingly enough, Sarah and I went to a training at SYMC led by the guys at Group Workcamps. They had some great insights, and gave us a list of "What If" questions to think about when preparing a trip.
Here it is: What if?
- it appears that another group will be using the lodging facility during your trip?
- there is a bus/van accident?
- there is a vehicle accident and an adult is seriously injured?
- a natural disaster hits the area before or during camp?
- a major utility problem hits and appears unable to be fixed?
- a key staff must leave the camp because of an emergency at home?
- food poisoning or illness affects a large number of participants?
- there is a tragic injury or death at a project?
- there are technical failures in the worship space?
- there is a solid general rain that persists and all your 'work' is outside?
- local gangs are creating problems?
- one participant (or more) is lost or missing?
- there is extreme heat during the trip?
- there are financial difficulties while on the trip?
- a local partner or police requests a camp 'lock-down' at night during the trip?
- you receive allegations of sexual misconduct or abuse?
These are all great questions to think about and to have responses ready just in case. We are lucky that Sarah and I (and a few other leaders) have grown up in Arlington. We already many facility and person contacts in case of extreme emergencies.
What else would you add to this list?
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