FAQs
(Most) Frequently Asked Questions
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Culture
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- Aug 29, 2014 Why can't I wear shorts?
- Aug 29, 2014 What should we expect during a typical church service?
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Do No Harm
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- Aug 29, 2014 Why can't we just play with children?
- Aug 29, 2014 Why can't we give away gifts, candy, money, etc?
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General Information
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- Apr 30, 2018 Do you have a brand ambassador program?
- Apr 28, 2018 What is human development?
- Aug 26, 2014 Do you accept gifts in kind?
- Aug 26, 2014 Do you have internships?
- Aug 26, 2014 When was Mission Lazarus founded?
- Aug 26, 2014 Why Honduras?
- Aug 26, 2014 Why Haiti?
- Aug 26, 2014 What is the significance of the name "Mission Lazarus"?
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Global health
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- Apr 28, 2018 Why do we have to ask permission from the patient to take a picture?
- Apr 28, 2018 What kills more people each year - infectious or non-communicable diseases?
- Jul 12, 2017 Latrines - why?
- Aug 29, 2014 What aspects of documentation is the medical volunteer responsible for?
- Aug 29, 2014 What keeps people from seeking health care services?
- Aug 29, 2014 What does the Haitian national health care system look like?
- Aug 29, 2014 What does the Honduran national health care system look like?
- Aug 29, 2014 What impact do medical volunteers have on health outcomes?
- Aug 29, 2014 What purpose does the medical volunteer serve?
- Aug 29, 2014 Who qualifies as a medical volunteer?
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Safety
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- Apr 28, 2018 Why can't we wear open-toed shoes at the worksite?
- Apr 28, 2018 Why do you require evacuation coverage?
- Apr 28, 2018 Can I drive the rental truck?
- Aug 29, 2014 Uh oh, what if the police stop me for some reason?
- Aug 29, 2014 Why can't we ride in the back of trucks?
- Aug 29, 2014 What vaccinations should I take?
- Aug 26, 2014 Do I have to take medicine to prevent malaria?
- Aug 26, 2014 Yikes, what about Zika?
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Travel
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- Apr 28, 2018 Where will we stay?
- Aug 29, 2014 What airport will we fly into?
- Aug 29, 2014 Should we tip the Posada staff?
- Aug 29, 2014 How much money should I bring and what is the exchange rate?
- Aug 26, 2014 How far in advance should I purchase airfare?