Team Registration Form | Children of Hope

Team Registrations

Team Information

Team Name:(Required)

Would you like to pay your deposit after submitting this form?

Yes

Selecting "Yes" will redirect you to the donation form and autofill any relevant information from this form.

Mission Start Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Mission End Date:(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Ministry Name:(Required)

Ministry City:(Required)

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Ministry Name (Autofill):(Required)

Team Member Profile Information

Name (as shown on passport):(Required)

Prefix First Middle Last Suffix

Phone:(Required)

Email:(Required)

T-Shirt Size:(Required)

Poly / Cotton shirt. All sizes are Unisex.

Address (include PO Box # if applicable):(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Doctor's Name:(Required)

Doctor's Office Phone:(Required)

Tell us about the mission and team you're planning:

Emergency Contact

Contact Name:(Required)

First Last

Relationship:(Required)

Primary Phone:(Required)

Secondary Phone:

Contact's Email:

Travel Documents

Date of Birth:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Age:(Required)

Passport Number:(Required)

Expiry Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Date of expiry should be a recommended minimum of 6 months after your scheduled return date.

Country of Issue:(Required)

Passport Scan/Picture:(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

If you are currently RENEWING your passport, please upload your previous passport. Once you receive your new passport, please EMAIL an updated picture copy to [email protected]

Over 18 Criminal Records Check

This is a requirement based on Children of Hope's liability insurance parameters. All team members OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE working with the children in MEXICO must have a CANADIAN Vulnerable Sector Criminal record check that is within one year of their travel end date. This must be DONE EACH YEAR regardless of whether you have travelled previously with a Children of Hope team and if we have a CRC on file.

Have you had a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check done within 12 months of your team's travel return date?(Required)

Yes

If yes, please attach that file below.

Please enter the approximate date of your most recent Crimial record check:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Please have a Vulnerable Sector criminal record check completed and upload the document below. You can save and continue this form later, if needed, by clicking the "Save and Continue Later" BLUE button to the middle right of the screen. You may also UPLOAD A BLANK form in order to submit the registration. Once complete, email [email protected] the scanned or picture file of the Criminal Records Check. Children of Hope will follow up to ensure that ALL records are complete.

Criminal Record Check:(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 10.

Medical Information

This information will only be shared with authorized persons relating to this team.

Have you ever had or do have any of the following?

Recurrent Headaches:(Required)

Yes

Epilepsy:(Required)

Yes

Fainting Spells:(Required)

Yes

Asthma:(Required)

Yes

High Blood Pressure:(Required)

Yes

Low Blood Pressure:(Required)

Yes

Tumor/Cancer:(Required)

Yes

Diabetes:(Required)

Yes

Heart Condition:(Required)

Yes

Anemia:(Required)

Yes

Rheumatism/Arthritis:(Required)

Yes

Do you smoke?(Required)

Yes

Allergy to bee stings:(Required)

Yes

(If you are allergic to bee stings you must bring your own Epipen/kit.)

Do you have a sensitivity to gluten or Celiac Disease?(Required)

Yes

Do you have a sensitivity to or intolerance of dairy/lactose?(Required)

Yes

Please specify any other allergies (i.e. pollen or others):

1. Do you have any other medical conditions the medical person on the trip should be aware of?(Required)

Yes

Please explain:(Required)

2. Do you have any health condition that might hinder your service or put yourself or others at risk of injury?(Required)

Yes

Please explain:(Required)

3.Have you had a change in medication or been hospitalized in the last three months because of a medical condition (including those checked above)?(Required)

Yes

4a. Are you taking any medication at this time?(Required)

Yes

Please list all current medications:(Required)

4b. Are you bringing an adequate supply?(Required)

Yes

5. Do you have any phobias?(Required)

Yes

List any phobias that you may have (heights, small spaces, etc.):(Required)

Health Insurance

Do you have extended health coverage that includes travel medical insurance?(Required)

Yes

Do you plan to purchases travel medical coverage before leaving Canada?(Required)

Yes

Insurance Provider:(Required)

Policy Number:(Required)

Insurance Provider's Phone:(Required)

Contact Name:

My policy requires that my insurance company be contacted before any treatment is given:(Required)

Yes

Please make sure to update Children of Hope with your new extended health coverage as soon as possible.

Send your updated information to [email protected].

Please note that extended health coverage is highly advised when leaving Canada for any length of time. This will help ensure you remain healthy and provided medical treatment, should the need arise.

If you do purchase extended health insurance, please send your updated information to [email protected].

Education and Skills

List any degrees, diplomas, certificates or special training that you have attained:

Occupation:

Do you have training/skills in the following areas?

Teaching English

VBS Children’s Ministry

Youth

Concrete work

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

Sports

Drama

Music

Photography

Welding

Crafts

Haircutting

Writing

Cooking

Medical

Masonry

Speaks Spanish

Other relevant skills

Please list other relevant skills:(Required)

Christian Faith

Do you consider yourself a Christian?(Required)

Yes

Please elaborate:(Required)

List any ministries you’ve been involved in:

Describe a specific opportunity you have had to share your faith:

Trip Information

Visible for Inquiry

How did you hear about Children of Hope Teams?(Required)

Church

School

Past Participant

Internet

Newsletter

Other

Invisible for Inquiry

Please specify:(Required)

Have you traveled overseas before?(Required)

Yes

If so, where to?(Required)

Please state your goals in becoming involved with Children of Hope Teams?(Required)

How does this trip fit into your long term ministry career goals?(Required)

I certify that the above information is accurate. I understand that certain medical conditions may preclude acceptance. All required immunizations must be completed before departure. I realize that I must cover the financial costs of any immunizations that I need.

Name:(Required)

First Last

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Signature:(Required)

Team Covenant / Disclaimer

(To be filled out by team participants who will be aged 18+ ON or BEFORE the DATE of travel.)

As a member of this team, I agree to:

Represent Jesus Christ and Children of Hope (COH) well and I will model Jesus in my behavior andattitude.
Remember that I am a guest at the invitation of my hosts. I will remember the missionary’s prayer, “Where you lead me I will follow; what they feed me I will swallow.”
Learn, as well as to teach. I will resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how we dothings”. I will be open to learning about other people’s culture, methods and ideas.
Respect the host’s view of Christianity, recognizing that Christianity has many faces throughoutdifferent cultures and that a purpose of this trip is to experience faith lived out in a new setting.
Develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
Respect and follow my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.
Refrain from gossip.
Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but instead of complaining, I will be creative and supportive (Phil 2:14).
Attend all team meetings before, during and after the trip.
Refrain from drinking alcohol or the use of narcotics through the entirety of the trip. In addition, we prefer no smoking; however, if you do, do so in a designated area approved by the ministry.
Refrain from wearing muscle shirts, tank tops, crop tops, low cut shirts, shorts above mid-thigh, or skirts above the knee.
Accept that contact with friends and family at home may be limited to emergencies only.
Being sent home at my own expense if I do not adhere to this Covenant or if my Team Leader believes it is in my best interest or that of the team.
I agree to abide by the fund-raising procedures endorsed by Children of Hope.

Disclaimer

Children of Hope reserves the right to cancel your Children of Hope (COH) Missions Team’s trip as deemed necessary by certain unforeseen circumstances. The policy is as follows:

All support and donations received on your behalf are non-refundable once received.
Airline tickets already purchased in your name by Children of Hope prior to trip cancellation is non-refundable. COH will work with you as necessary to re-schedule your trip for another mutually agreeable time.
In the event that donations exceeding your trip costs are raised, the excess will be put towards COH Ministry projects.

I understand that I am indicating my complete agreement with the above team covenant. I hereby acknowledge the above policies of Children of Hope and agree to abide by these procedures in the event of a trip cancellation.

Participant Name:(Required)

First Last

Signature:(Required)

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Team Covenant / Disclaimer

(To be filled out by participants who will be aged 17 or younger on or before the date of travel.)

As a member of this team, I agree to:

Represent Jesus Christ and Children of Hope (COH) well and I will model Jesus in my behavior andattitude.
Remember that I am a guest at the invitation of my hosts. I will remember the missionary’sprayer, “Where you lead me I will follow; what they feed me I will swallow.”
Learn, as well as to teach. I will resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how we dothings”. I will be open to learning about other people’s culture, methods and ideas.
Respect the host’s view of Christianity, recognizing that Christianity has many faces throughoutdifferent cultures and that a purpose of this trip is to experience faith lived out in a new setting.
Develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
Respect and follow my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.
Refrain from gossip.
Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesiredcircumstances, but instead of complaining, I will be creative and supportive (Phil 2:14).
Attend all team meetings before, during and after the trip.
Refrain from drinking alcohol or the use of narcotics through the entirety of the trip. In addition,we prefer no smoking; however, if you do, do so in a designated area approved by the ministry.
Refrain from wearing muscle shirts, tank tops, crop tops, low cut shirts, shorts above mid-thigh,or skirts above the knee.
Accept that contact with friends and family at home may be limited to emergencies only.
Being sent home at my own expense if I do not adhere to this Covenant or if my Team Leaderbelieves it is in my best interest or that of the team.
I agree to abide by the fund-raising procedures endorsed by Children of Hope.

Disclaimer

Children of Hope reserves the right to cancel your Children of Hope (COH) Missions Team’s trip as deemed necessary by certain unforeseen circumstances. The policy is as follows:

All support and donations received on your behalf are non-refundable once received.
Airline tickets already purchased in your name by Children of Hope prior to trip cancellation isnon-refundable. COH will work with you as necessary to re-schedule your trip for anothermutually agreeable time.
In the event that donations exceeding your trip costs are raised, the excess will be put towardsCOH Ministry projects.

Participant Name:(Required)

First Last

Participant Signature:(Required)

Name of Parent/Guardian:(Required)

Parent/Guardian Signature:(Required)

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Waiver

(To be filled out by participants who will be aged 18+ on or before the date of travel.)

Do you have a witness with you right now that is able sign your waiver ?(Required)

Yes

You must have your witness present while signing the waiver. If you cannot have a witness present at this time press the "Save and Continue Later" link at the end of this form to save your progress and receive a link to later complete this form. Once you have your witness come back to this form using your unique link to complete and submit the form.

Assumption of Risk, Release, Waiver of Claim and Indemnity

(To be filled out by participants age 18 and over)

WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO SUE, AND CREATES LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

TO: CHILDREN OF HOPE SOCIETY "COH"

In consideration of COH accepting my application for, and allowing me to participate in, an excursion to (orphanage name and city) , being organized by COH, and which is expected to begin on or about (date) (dd/mm/yyyy), and for the sum of $1.00, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I, (my name) , agree to the terms of this Assumption of Risk, Indemnity, Waiver of Claim and Release (collectively the "Agreement"). In particular:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT participation in the Excursion involve potential dangers, risks and hazards (the “Risks”) that include, but are not limited to:
1. death or injury occurring through vehicle accidents during transportation between various communities
2. death or injury due to activities related to construction work or other community development activity
3. death or injury due to the handling and usage of equipment and supplies
4. death, injury or illness from consumption of unsanitary food and water
5. death or illness due to the contraction of a communicable disease
6. death, injury or personal loss incurred as a result of political instability, criminal violation, and hostileenvironments
7. death, injury or personal loss incurred as a result of a hurricane, volcanic eruption, an earthquake or othertype of natural disaster
8. sickness and/or death due to the COVID 19 virus and its Sub variant viruses
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT my participation in the Excursion is entirely at my own risk and that I freely accept all the inherent risks of participating in the Excursion and the possibility of personal injury, death, kidnapping, property damage and loss resulting there from.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT COH's acceptance of my involvement as a participant in the Excursion does not and will not make me an agent, contractor or employee of COH and COH will not be obliged to assume any responsibility for my welfare in the event of my detention by lawful or unlawful means and that COH's policies prohibit COH from submitting to any form of extortion to obtain my release or otherwise ensure or protect my safety or well being if I am taken hostage or otherwise victimized during the Excursion.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIM
I WAIVE ANY AND ALL claims I may now, and in the future, have against, and release and discharge from all liability, and agree not to sue, COH, its members, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, and each of them and their respective agents, executives, administrators, representatives, heirs, successors and assigns (the "Releasees"), with respect to any and all liability, costs (including legal costs), claims, damages, demands, actions and causes of action of whatever kind which might arise from or in connection with my participation in the Excursion including, without limitation, any personal injury, illness, death, property damage, or financial loss or other loss suffered by me or any other family members or dependants, arising, directly or indirectly, from my participation in the Excursion, whether foreseen or unforeseen and regardless of the cause thereof including, without limitation, negligence or partial negligence on the part of the Releasees or any of them but excluding willful misconduct;

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that COH, without limitation, may use, publish, reproduce, broadcast, transmit, televise, record, sell, distribute and display any written accounts or depictions, motion and/or still pictures or other materials in which I may appear or be mentioned or included, in regard to the Excursion and I waive and release any right or claim I may have to receive any compensation or reimbursement in regard to any of the foregoing, whether I was involved in the creation or production of any of such and regardless of whether any obligation arises under or by virtue of statute or otherwise.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that the information I have provided will be used by COH to inform me of programs and projects, to help and encourage me spiritually, and to provide me with opportunities to be involved in and support your work. I will contact COH at 604 853 6001 or email at [email protected] if I do not want my information to be used for the purposes described.
INDEMNITY
I AGREE to hold harmless and to indemnify the Releasees for any and all claims made against any of the Releasees by any person, including any claim or action by or on behalf of my spouse or dependants, for damages suffered or costs incurred arising out of or related to any aspect of my participation in the Excursion, including, without limitation, any of the matters described or contemplated in Clause 2 hereof.
UNDERSTANDING
I DECLARE that I have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice with respect to the matters addressed in this Agreement, that I fully understand the terms of this Agreement and that I have not been influenced by any representations or statements made by or on behalf of COH not recorded in this document.

I CONFIRM THAT I am the full age of 18 years and I have read and understood the Agreement prior to signing it and I agree that the Agreement will be binding upon my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators and successors. I am aware that by signing this Agreement I am releasing and waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue and to be awarded potentially substantial damages, which I or my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators and assigns have or may have against the Releases.
JURISDICTION AND CHOICE OF LAW
I AGREE that this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and that the parties hereby attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the British Columbia courts.
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between COH and me and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not merely a recital.

Dated at:(Required)

(Place)

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Witness Name:(Required)

(Print)

Witness Signature:(Required)

Participant Name:(Required)

First Last

Participant Signature:(Required)

Waiver - Under 18

Instructions:

Download the waiver form here:
Waiver (Under 18).pdf
Read over the entire document and fill out the required information in the first paragraph of the form.
Take this waiver to a notary along with your parent/guardian.
Follow instructions at your chosen notary to have this waiver notarized. Your parent/guardian and you will have to sign the form along with the notary.

While you are completing the waiver form you can press the "Save and Continue Later" link at the end of this form to save your progress and receive a link to later complete this form.

Once the above is complete, upload a copy of the signed and notarized form to the file submission field below and submit the completed form.

Waiver File Upload:(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Team Registrations

Team Information

Team Name:(Required)

Would you like to pay your deposit after submitting this form?

Yes

Selecting "Yes" will redirect you to the donation form and autofill any relevant information from this form.

Mission Start Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Mission End Date:(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Ministry Name:(Required)

Ministry City:(Required)

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Ministry Name (Autofill):(Required)

Team Member Profile Information

Name (as shown on passport):(Required)

Prefix First Middle Last Suffix

Phone:(Required)

Email:(Required)

T-Shirt Size:(Required)

Poly / Cotton shirt. All sizes are Unisex.

Address (include PO Box # if applicable):(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code

Doctor's Name:(Required)

Doctor's Office Phone:(Required)

Tell us about the mission and team you're planning:

Emergency Contact

Contact Name:(Required)

First Last

Relationship:(Required)

Primary Phone:(Required)

Secondary Phone:

Contact's Email:

Travel Documents

Date of Birth:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Age:(Required)

Passport Number:(Required)

Expiry Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Date of expiry should be a recommended minimum of 6 months after your scheduled return date.

Country of Issue:(Required)

Passport Scan/Picture:(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

If you are currently RENEWING your passport, please upload your previous passport. Once you receive your new passport, please EMAIL an updated picture copy to [email protected]

Over 18 Criminal Records Check

Have you had a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check done within 12 months of your team's travel return date?(Required)

Yes

If yes, please attach that file below.

Please enter the approximate date of your most recent Crimial record check:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Criminal Record Check:(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 10.

Medical Information

This information will only be shared with authorized persons relating to this team.

Have you ever had or do have any of the following?

Recurrent Headaches:(Required)

Yes

Epilepsy:(Required)

Yes

Fainting Spells:(Required)

Yes

Asthma:(Required)

Yes

High Blood Pressure:(Required)

Yes

Low Blood Pressure:(Required)

Yes

Tumor/Cancer:(Required)

Yes

Diabetes:(Required)

Yes

Heart Condition:(Required)

Yes

Anemia:(Required)

Yes

Rheumatism/Arthritis:(Required)

Yes

Do you smoke?(Required)

Yes

Allergy to bee stings:(Required)

Yes

(If you are allergic to bee stings you must bring your own Epipen/kit.)

Do you have a sensitivity to gluten or Celiac Disease?(Required)

Yes

Do you have a sensitivity to or intolerance of dairy/lactose?(Required)

Yes

Please specify any other allergies (i.e. pollen or others):

1. Do you have any other medical conditions the medical person on the trip should be aware of?(Required)

Yes

Please explain:(Required)

2. Do you have any health condition that might hinder your service or put yourself or others at risk of injury?(Required)

Yes

Please explain:(Required)

3.Have you had a change in medication or been hospitalized in the last three months because of a medical condition (including those checked above)?(Required)

Yes

4a. Are you taking any medication at this time?(Required)

Yes

Please list all current medications:(Required)

4b. Are you bringing an adequate supply?(Required)

Yes

5. Do you have any phobias?(Required)

Yes

List any phobias that you may have (heights, small spaces, etc.):(Required)

Health Insurance

Do you have extended health coverage that includes travel medical insurance?(Required)

Yes

Do you plan to purchases travel medical coverage before leaving Canada?(Required)

Yes

Insurance Provider:(Required)

Policy Number:(Required)

Insurance Provider's Phone:(Required)

Contact Name:

My policy requires that my insurance company be contacted before any treatment is given:(Required)

Yes

Please make sure to update Children of Hope with your new extended health coverage as soon as possible.

Send your updated information to [email protected].

Please note that extended health coverage is highly advised when leaving Canada for any length of time. This will help ensure you remain healthy and provided medical treatment, should the need arise.

If you do purchase extended health insurance, please send your updated information to [email protected].

Education and Skills

List any degrees, diplomas, certificates or special training that you have attained:

Occupation:

Do you have training/skills in the following areas?

Teaching English

VBS Children’s Ministry

Youth

Concrete work

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical

Sports

Drama

Music

Photography

Welding

Crafts

Haircutting

Writing

Cooking

Medical

Masonry

Speaks Spanish

Other relevant skills

Please list other relevant skills:(Required)

Christian Faith

Do you consider yourself a Christian?(Required)

Yes

Please elaborate:(Required)

List any ministries you’ve been involved in:

Describe a specific opportunity you have had to share your faith:

Trip Information

Visible for Inquiry

How did you hear about Children of Hope Teams?(Required)

Church

School

Past Participant

Internet

Newsletter

Other

Invisible for Inquiry

Please specify:(Required)

Have you traveled overseas before?(Required)

Yes

If so, where to?(Required)

Please state your goals in becoming involved with Children of Hope Teams?(Required)

How does this trip fit into your long term ministry career goals?(Required)

Name:(Required)

First Last

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Signature:(Required)

Team Covenant / Disclaimer

(To be filled out by team participants who will be aged 18+ ON or BEFORE the DATE of travel.)

As a member of this team, I agree to:

Represent Jesus Christ and Children of Hope (COH) well and I will model Jesus in my behavior andattitude.
Remember that I am a guest at the invitation of my hosts. I will remember the missionary’s prayer, “Where you lead me I will follow; what they feed me I will swallow.”
Learn, as well as to teach. I will resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how we dothings”. I will be open to learning about other people’s culture, methods and ideas.
Respect the host’s view of Christianity, recognizing that Christianity has many faces throughoutdifferent cultures and that a purpose of this trip is to experience faith lived out in a new setting.
Develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
Respect and follow my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.
Refrain from gossip.
Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but instead of complaining, I will be creative and supportive (Phil 2:14).
Attend all team meetings before, during and after the trip.
Refrain from drinking alcohol or the use of narcotics through the entirety of the trip. In addition, we prefer no smoking; however, if you do, do so in a designated area approved by the ministry.
Refrain from wearing muscle shirts, tank tops, crop tops, low cut shirts, shorts above mid-thigh, or skirts above the knee.
Accept that contact with friends and family at home may be limited to emergencies only.
Being sent home at my own expense if I do not adhere to this Covenant or if my Team Leader believes it is in my best interest or that of the team.
I agree to abide by the fund-raising procedures endorsed by Children of Hope.

Disclaimer

Children of Hope reserves the right to cancel your Children of Hope (COH) Missions Team’s trip as deemed necessary by certain unforeseen circumstances. The policy is as follows:

All support and donations received on your behalf are non-refundable once received.
Airline tickets already purchased in your name by Children of Hope prior to trip cancellation is non-refundable. COH will work with you as necessary to re-schedule your trip for another mutually agreeable time.
In the event that donations exceeding your trip costs are raised, the excess will be put towards COH Ministry projects.

Participant Name:(Required)

First Last

Signature:(Required)

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Team Covenant / Disclaimer

(To be filled out by participants who will be aged 17 or younger on or before the date of travel.)

As a member of this team, I agree to:

Represent Jesus Christ and Children of Hope (COH) well and I will model Jesus in my behavior andattitude.
Remember that I am a guest at the invitation of my hosts. I will remember the missionary’sprayer, “Where you lead me I will follow; what they feed me I will swallow.”
Learn, as well as to teach. I will resist the temptation to inform our hosts about “how we dothings”. I will be open to learning about other people’s culture, methods and ideas.
Respect the host’s view of Christianity, recognizing that Christianity has many faces throughoutdifferent cultures and that a purpose of this trip is to experience faith lived out in a new setting.
Develop and maintain a servant attitude toward all nationals and my teammates.
Respect and follow my team leader(s) and his or her decisions.
Refrain from gossip.
Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesiredcircumstances, but instead of complaining, I will be creative and supportive (Phil 2:14).
Attend all team meetings before, during and after the trip.
Refrain from drinking alcohol or the use of narcotics through the entirety of the trip. In addition,we prefer no smoking; however, if you do, do so in a designated area approved by the ministry.
Refrain from wearing muscle shirts, tank tops, crop tops, low cut shirts, shorts above mid-thigh,or skirts above the knee.
Accept that contact with friends and family at home may be limited to emergencies only.
Being sent home at my own expense if I do not adhere to this Covenant or if my Team Leaderbelieves it is in my best interest or that of the team.
I agree to abide by the fund-raising procedures endorsed by Children of Hope.

Disclaimer

Children of Hope reserves the right to cancel your Children of Hope (COH) Missions Team’s trip as deemed necessary by certain unforeseen circumstances. The policy is as follows:

All support and donations received on your behalf are non-refundable once received.
Airline tickets already purchased in your name by Children of Hope prior to trip cancellation isnon-refundable. COH will work with you as necessary to re-schedule your trip for anothermutually agreeable time.
In the event that donations exceeding your trip costs are raised, the excess will be put towardsCOH Ministry projects.

Participant Name:(Required)

First Last

Participant Signature:(Required)

Name of Parent/Guardian:(Required)

Parent/Guardian Signature:(Required)

Date:(Required)

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Waiver

(To be filled out by participants who will be aged 18+ on or before the date of travel.)

Do you have a witness with you right now that is able sign your waiver ?(Required)

Yes

Assumption of Risk, Release, Waiver of Claim and Indemnity

(To be filled out by participants age 18 and over)

WARNING: THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO SUE, AND CREATES LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

TO: CHILDREN OF HOPE SOCIETY "COH"

ASSUMPTION OF RISK ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT participation in the Excursion involve potential dangers, risks and hazards (the “Risks”) that include, but are not limited to:
1. death or injury occurring through vehicle accidents during transportation between various communities
2. death or injury due to activities related to construction work or other community development activity
3. death or injury due to the handling and usage of equipment and supplies
4. death, injury or illness from consumption of unsanitary food and water
5. death or illness due to the contraction of a communicable disease
6. death, injury or personal loss incurred as a result of political instability, criminal violation, and hostileenvironments
7. death, injury or personal loss incurred as a result of a hurricane, volcanic eruption, an earthquake or othertype of natural disaster
8. sickness and/or death due to the COVID 19 virus and its Sub variant viruses
I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT my participation in the Excursion is entirely at my own risk and that I freely accept all the inherent risks of participating in the Excursion and the possibility of personal injury, death, kidnapping, property damage and loss resulting there from.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT COH's acceptance of my involvement as a participant in the Excursion does not and will not make me an agent, contractor or employee of COH and COH will not be obliged to assume any responsibility for my welfare in the event of my detention by lawful or unlawful means and that COH's policies prohibit COH from submitting to any form of extortion to obtain my release or otherwise ensure or protect my safety or well being if I am taken hostage or otherwise victimized during the Excursion.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIM
I WAIVE ANY AND ALL claims I may now, and in the future, have against, and release and discharge from all liability, and agree not to sue, COH, its members, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, and each of them and their respective agents, executives, administrators, representatives, heirs, successors and assigns (the "Releasees"), with respect to any and all liability, costs (including legal costs), claims, damages, demands, actions and causes of action of whatever kind which might arise from or in connection with my participation in the Excursion including, without limitation, any personal injury, illness, death, property damage, or financial loss or other loss suffered by me or any other family members or dependants, arising, directly or indirectly, from my participation in the Excursion, whether foreseen or unforeseen and regardless of the cause thereof including, without limitation, negligence or partial negligence on the part of the Releasees or any of them but excluding willful misconduct;

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that COH, without limitation, may use, publish, reproduce, broadcast, transmit, televise, record, sell, distribute and display any written accounts or depictions, motion and/or still pictures or other materials in which I may appear or be mentioned or included, in regard to the Excursion and I waive and release any right or claim I may have to receive any compensation or reimbursement in regard to any of the foregoing, whether I was involved in the creation or production of any of such and regardless of whether any obligation arises under or by virtue of statute or otherwise.

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that the information I have provided will be used by COH to inform me of programs and projects, to help and encourage me spiritually, and to provide me with opportunities to be involved in and support your work. I will contact COH at 604 853 6001 or email at [email protected] if I do not want my information to be used for the purposes described.
INDEMNITY
I AGREE to hold harmless and to indemnify the Releasees for any and all claims made against any of the Releasees by any person, including any claim or action by or on behalf of my spouse or dependants, for damages suffered or costs incurred arising out of or related to any aspect of my participation in the Excursion, including, without limitation, any of the matters described or contemplated in Clause 2 hereof.
UNDERSTANDING
I DECLARE that I have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice with respect to the matters addressed in this Agreement, that I fully understand the terms of this Agreement and that I have not been influenced by any representations or statements made by or on behalf of COH not recorded in this document.

I CONFIRM THAT I am the full age of 18 years and I have read and understood the Agreement prior to signing it and I agree that the Agreement will be binding upon my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators and successors. I am aware that by signing this Agreement I am releasing and waiving certain legal rights, including the right to sue and to be awarded potentially substantial damages, which I or my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators and assigns have or may have against the Releases.
JURISDICTION AND CHOICE OF LAW
I AGREE that this Agreement shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia and that the parties hereby attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the British Columbia courts.
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that this Agreement contains the entire agreement between COH and me and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not merely a recital.

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