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What Do I Take?
Because of the wide variety of climates and cultures in the various countries, it is almost impossible to provide a "universal" packing list. The following list includes most of the basics found useful in the past, and is meant to serve only as a guide. Your AMIGOS Volunteer Handbook and Volunteer Country Materials will provide more specific lists of what to bring.
CLOTHING
| WOMEN |
MEN |
|---|---|
| T-shirt (2-3) | T-shirt (2-3) |
| Lightweight pants (2) | Lightweight pants (2) |
| Nice walking shorts (2) |
Nice walking shorts (2) |
| Knee-length skirt (1) |
Dress pants, shirt,shoes (1 outfit) |
| Slip (1) |
Boots or study work shoes (1 pair) |
| Dress (1) knee length |
Shower thongs |
| Shoes to wear with dress/skirt (1 pair) |
Pajamas/sweats to sleep in (1-2 sets) |
| Boots or sturdy work shoes (1 pair) |
Tennis shoes (1 pair) |
| Shower thongs |
Sweater or sweatshirt (1-2) |
| Underwear and bras (preferable
cotton) |
Underwear |
| Socks |
Socks |
| Raincoat or poncho | Raincoat or poncho |
| Pajamas/sweats to sleep in (1-2 sets) | Pajamas/sweats to sleep in (1-2 sets) |
| Bathing suit (conservative; 1-piece) | Bathing suit (no cut-offs) |
| Sweater/sweatshirt (1-2) |
|
| Tennis shoes (1 pair) |
|
SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
| sleeping bag and 2 sheets |
paper, pens, folders,notebook |
| toiletries (shampoo, soap,etc.) |
plastic 2-qt. water container |
| sleeping bag and 2 sheets |
paper, pens, folders,notebook |
| tape measure |
scissors |
| string | flashlight and batteries |
| plastic water cup | purification tablets |
| money belt/fanny pack | backpack |
| matches or lighter | language dictionary |
| sunscreen | winding alarm clock |
| work gloves | small water bottle |
| Swiss army knife | colored markers, crayons, chalk |
| folding cot | ziploc plastic bags |
| trash bags | duct tape |
| travel sewing kit | towels, washclothes |
| airmail stationary | camera, film |
| AMIGOS handbook | mirror |
| country materials |
paperback books (leisure reading) |
