Seeds of Learning | Packing list

Packing list

Not sure what to bring? The following is a list of common items that are necessary or that many volunteers have found useful.

Disclaimer: the photos are for informational purposes but also link to the items listed on Amazon.com. Certainly no purchase is necessary but any purchase made will result in Seeds of Learning receiving a small percentage of an affiliate sale at no additional cost to you.

Pack lightly

Most of the time, you will want to be in clothes that you can get dirty. There will be opportunities to do laundry by hand or pay someone to wash your clothes.

Please check for last minute baggage information and TSA requirements at the airline website for baggage limits and size restrictions. Most airlines now only allow for one free checked and one free carry-on bag (up to 22 lbs). As much as you are able to carry donations for SOL (volunteer donated school supplies and/or donations in the SOL office) the better. We recommend not bringing jewelry, wedding rings, expensive watches, cell phones, tablets, video cameras, and other electronic devices.

Carry-on suitcase

Carry-on backpack

Check-in suitcase

Money

Each participant must take $10 cash for a tourist visas to enter Nicaragua. Participants should also take along US cash, typically around $50-150, for spending money to purchase souvenirs and personal incidentals. SOL staff can help you exchange money to Nicaraguan Cordobas after you arrive.

Take US dollars that are newer “clean bills” that have no markings, rips or blemishes (small bills only 20, 10, 5, 1).