Clothing & Packing List
Shelter provides a recommended packing list that team leaders can use and share with their teams.
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Closed-toe shoes are required on the job site. Team members can choose between runners or work/hiking boot styles according to their preference.
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Clothing should be weather-appropriate, job site-appropriate, and modest. El Salvador has various norms that differ based on location (urban vs. rural) and community (Christian, youth, professional, etc.), similar to those at home. Therefore, teams are advised to choose modest attire without slogans or logos promoting products or practices such as alcohol or drug use, vulgar language or behavior, or violence. It's important to avoid wearing gang insignia.