PARENT BUILDERS
WHY BE A PARENT BUILDER?
Why be a Parent Builder? Over the years we have seen these trips become an opportunity for parents to have an incredible experience together with their son or daughter. You become a mentor, a friend, a confidant, a support system to 19 of the most incredible youth we have ever met. It truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to bond with your Builder and the 18 others in a way that rarely comes along: side by side, working, sweating, laughing, changing lives in the people you serve. You will be the needed extra support for the Trip Leaders while living through your very own miracle. And hey, a rewarding vacation that you didn’t have to plan or stress over is an added benefit. Trust us, you’ll want to join the pack.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
As you might guess, the parent of a registered Builder is able to sign up as a Parent Builder. The opportunity is available to more than just a parent!
PARENTS
GRANDPARENTS
AUNTS & UNCLES
The Role of a Parent Builder








Expectations of a Parent Builder are good as is.
• PRAY ABOUT HOW YOU CAN PERSONALLY IMPACT EACH BUILDER
• SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THE TRIP LEADERS
• HONOR THE RULES, SET AN EXAMPLE AND STAY WITH THE GROUP
• ATTEND AND REVIEW YOUR MANDATORY PRE-TRAINING
• SEEK TO STRETCH AND GROW BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Follow the rules
Trust the HEFY process (give your child space)
Support the TLs and be a team with them
Attend mandatory pre-training
Let yourself be stretched!