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Make certain CoCoDA is a good fit<\/h5><\/div>
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Take an hour to read through our website and familiarize yourself with our organization and approach. If you\u2019re looking for a traditional service trip, we may not be a good fit. Determine if El Salvador or Nicaragua are intriguing destinations for your group. If what we offer fits your needs and interests, go on to step two.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step two” tab_id=”1586208788584-ac3bc4a8-04c2″]

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Identify your target group and delegation theme<\/h5><\/div>
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Identify the group with whom you\u2019d like to create a delegation. Determine why this group might want to visit Central America. What would be their interests and motivations? What country would they like to visit? When and for how long could they travel? What could they afford? Take a moment to review the pages on\u00a0Themes<\/a>,\u00a0Logistical Questions<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Sample Itinerary<\/a>. If you can imagine ten to fifteen people from your group joining a delegation, go on to step three.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step three” tab_id=”1586209119763-2a0e6903-3345″]

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Identify an interesting project<\/h5><\/div>
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All CoCoDA delegations engage with one of our projects. Sometimes this is simply seeing and learning. Often, this involves getting your hands dirty. A project is also something to attract interest for your delegation. Visit the page on Projects<\/a>\u00a0and identify one or more projects that your group might find compelling. Go on to step four.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step Four” tab_id=”1586209183222-d31ca6c0-d76c”]

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Contact us<\/h5><\/div>
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Give us a call or send us an e-mail expressing your interest in organizing a delegation. By completing the first three steps, you\u2019ve collected much of the information we\u2019ll ask for in our initial conversation. Based on that discussion, CoCoDA will begin creating a proposal for your delegation. While you\u2019re waiting on our proposal, you may want to read our Delegation Information Packets to prepare for the many questions people will have for you as you create your delegation. Once we provide you with a proposal, go to step five.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step Five” tab_id=”1586209359687-8138cadd-0f78″]

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Visit Central America (Optional)<\/h5><\/div>
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While this step is optional, we encourage delegation organizers to visit El Salvador or Nicaragua before organizing a delegation. We will pay all your in country costs if you buy the plane ticket. We\u2019ll let you shadow another delegation, learn from their experience and see firsthand how a delegation works. When you return home, you\u2019re ready for step six.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step Six” tab_id=”1586209589939-fbf5a579-f247″]

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Seek approval and support for your delegation<\/h5><\/div>
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Armed with our proposal, seek approval for your delegation. Your goal is enthusiastic support. Once you have this support, begin talking to others about your destination country, CoCoDA and your potential delegation. We can provide you with brochures to distribute. Suggest others visit our website. When feasible, we\u2019re happy to send a CoCoDA staff person to meet with prospective delegates and answer their questions. Once you have strong interest, go to step se<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step Seven” tab_id=”1586209688200-ce70c6d6-8179″]

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Schedule your delegation<\/h5><\/div>
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Confirm and schedule your delegation. Using our Organizer\u2019s Manual, recruit and prepare your delegates for their trip to Central America. We\u2019ll help you collect the delegation fees and arrange travel insurance. We\u2019ll walk you through any issues or difficulties. Get ready for step eight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Step Eight” tab_id=”1586209741148-42cea111-6119″]

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Fly to central america<\/h5><\/div>
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Fly to Central America. We\u2019ll pick you and your delegation up at the airport. From that point on, you can relax and enjoy the experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tour][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ typo_style=”dark”][vc_custom_heading text=”Most Delegations Begin With One Passionate Person” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”color-red-for-light-background”][vc_column_text]Most delegations begin with a single person\u2014someone like you\u2014with an interest in visiting Central America to learn and contribute.<\/p>\n

You\u2014the delegation organizer\u2014then inspire and recruit others from a church, school, university, club, or other group.<\/p>\n

If you think you might be such a person, here are the steps to organizing a CoCoDA delegation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”For Those Ready To Lead A Delegation…” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|line_height:1.1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”color-red-for-light-background”][vc_column_text]In 2020, CoCoDA had delegations from the following organizations:<\/p>\n