MENTOR - TEACH - INSPIRE
pass on the blue experience to others
On behalf of BLUE Missions, we would like to thank you for showing interest in being a Service Trip Chaperone. Chaperones play a key role in facilitating a life-changing experience for each and every one of our service trip participants. Each day you will be waking up before the sun, hiking through unbelievable landscapes, mentoring high school students, working alongside of your group and the community and enforcing the BLUE rules to all participants. There will be times where you will laugh until you cry, fall in love with entire communities, and build bonds with new people you never expected could impact you so profoundly in such a short time. Will you answer the call?
what you give:
✔ 7 days
✔ Ensure volunteer safety
✔ 100% of your energy
✔ Mentorship to volunteers
✔ Service to beneficiaries
what you get:
✔ Chaperone training
✔ Learn about our operations
✔ New skills
✔ Infinite gratitude and hugs
RESPONSIBILITES
As a chaperone you will be with our US Staff and volunteers in preparation for your BLUE Trip. In the Dominican Republic, you will work alongside host-community members, our Dominican Staff, US Trip Leaders, and volunteers in the execution of our projects. You will work directly under our Trip Leaders to facilitate disconnection, immersive experiences, and exercises of reflection. Prior to arriving on the field, you will participate in a mandatory Chaperone Workshop covering all relevant topics:
Promote available spots on your service trip to your local community
Communicate important pre-trip tasks to volunteers including the fundraising of the Community Contribution Fee
Connect volunteers and/or parents with BLUE Staff member regarding questions about their fundraising page and/or service trip preparation
Lead volunteers through airport on departure and return date
Liaison between the volunteers and BLUE Missions staff
Assist in the scheduling daily work groups
Provide leadership and guidance to participating volunteers
Bridge the culture gap between the volunteers and the community
Enforce BLUE rules and safety guidelines to participating volunteers
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience leading and/or working with students
You're inspired to change the world and work with high school students
You want to live the BLUE Experience
You have the ability to problem solve independently and have a strong self-initiative
You have strong interpersonal and organizational skills
25 - 60 years old
Subject to background check
Must visit a doctor/physician to complete our physical examination form
Must become first-aid & CPR certified by the American Red Cross by May 1, 2025
requirements
Chaperone fee of $650 covering:
Airfare (roundtrip from Miami to Dominican Republic)
In-country transportation
Lodging and most meals
Travel insurance
Must participate in workshop training prior to the summer of 2025
All applications to be a Service Trip Chaperone will be evaluated internally. Submission of an application does not guarantee that you will be selected. There is a $50 application fee. If you are not selected, the application fee will be refunded.
During the selection process, our team will schedule an in person or virtual interview with you in early 2025. After the interview, our team will take a few weeks to review and select our 2025 class of chaperones by March 2025. You will be notified via email if you have been accepted or not accepted for the position.
Once you receive acceptance, your payment plan for the chaperone fee will go into effect.