Are students allowed to bring their cell phones?
Because we want nothing to distract students in this short week of serving others and because valuables are more susceptible to theft at a mission site, we ask that students do not bring to the site walkmans, discmans, portable radios or boom boxes, electronic games, lap tops, mp3 players, iPods, portable DVD players or any other device that could potentially isolate students from others. We also ask that students consider not bringing their cell phones. Students who do bring cell phones will only be allowed to use it during approved times. We understand that you may want your child to carry a phone in case of an emergency, however, we encourage you to contact the Trip Leader first. We ask Trip Leaders to bring their personal cell phones for parents to call if there is an emergency. You can also call the YouthWorks office at 1.800.968.8504 ext. 1 in the event of an emergency. This number will connect you to a YouthWorks representative and will connect you with site staff.
