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Note: Prior criminal history / drug use does not necessarily preclude one from serving as a long-term missionary or intern. Once again please understand that we need to ensure that the children at Hogar Manasseh will remain safe.

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PE15 Rules and Regulations

The purpose of the following rules is for the protection of the children at Hogar Manasseh. Appropriate action will be taken in the event that these rules are violated to include being banned from Hogar Manasseh. 1. All visitors must be scheduled and have prior approval from Hogar Manasseh management before entering any part of Hogar Manasseh. Visitors must also agree to abide by all rules including but not limited to those listed here. 2. The use of illicit drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited. 3. The promotion of any religion other than Christianity is strictly prohibited. 4. Appropriate language and conduct must always be maintained. 5. Children’s daily schedules, e.g. school, chores, meal time, homework time etc. must be honored. 6. Children are not permitted to leave the base alone. They are never permitted to leave with a missionary without prior staff approval. In certain cases, written approval that is cosigned by the gate guard on duty may also be required. 7. Visitors are never allowed to be alone with a child out of view of a staff member. 8. Visitors may not enter any children’s dorm without a staff member. 9. No gifts of any kind may be given to a child without prior staff approval. This includes candy, gum, soda, snacks, money etc. SHELLFISH AND PORK ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED FOR CHILDREN. 10. It is common for children to ask to use your smart phone or tablet. This is strictly forbidden without staff supervision. 11. Visitors are never permitted to discipline a child. Behavior issues are to be brought to the attention of Hogar Manasseh staff. 12. Discussions related to adoption or a child visiting America may take place solely and privately with Hogar Manasseh staff. Any discussion of these matters with a child is strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated. 13. Hogar Manasseh is very safe. Parts of the surrounding community may not be particularly at night. Missionaries desiring to venture beyond the Hogar Manasseh property may only do so with prior staff permission, in groups of four or more and during daylight hours. 14. Children are the primary focus at Hogar Manasseh. While we are not opposed to appropriate dating between men and women we are simply not set up to support unmarried couples. Nor do we have the time and energy to spend dealing with the myriad issues that arise and on correcting mistaken perceptions and confusion created within and among our children. If dating is your focus then Hogar Manasseh is not for you. 15. Housing and kitchen standards and rules are posted in each unit and must be followed. 16. Long term missionaries must supply their own twin or queen sheets, (check with Josh) towels and laundry soap. 17. Dress Code: The purpose of the dress code is to provide reasonable expectations to assist in respecting the culture of the people of Honduras, as well as to exemplify the biblical principles we are working to instill in the children under our care. Please read the following guidelines and prayerfully consider the attire you plan to bring on your trip. Women/Girls clothing – Shorts, skirts and dresses MUST to be at least to the knee, on and off property. Capris are fine. Shirts that may reveal cleavage and spaghetti straps are NOT permitted. For church services outside the orphanage, a knee length or longer dress/skirt is preferred, otherwise pants are required. Transparent/see through clothing is NOT allowed. Please see Illustrations below for further clarification. Pool Attire: Women and girls MUST wear a shirt and shorts (running shorts are acceptable ONLY during swimming) over a swimsuit. Please use a towel or a wrap walking to and from your room to the pool. Men/Boys clothing – a shirt is always required except in the pool. Even so the sun is extremely strong here and many men and boys wear shirts in the pool as well. For church services outside of the orphanage, long pants are required. Clothing with drug- or alcohol-related symbols or phrases is not permitted. Tattoos have a strong tie to drugs, crime, and prison in this culture. As much as possible, cover your tattoos. We understand the weather can make this a challenge and will not require long-sleeved t-shirts, but please do your best to comply. Piercings are acceptable for girls/women, but only earrings. If you have a nose piercing, please remove it for the trip. Please remove any other piercings. PIERCINGS ARE NEVER ACCEPTABLE FOR MALES. Please remove them before coming. 18. Boundaries for interactions with the opposite sex. Hogar Manasseh is first and foremost an orphanage and a mission’s base. It is important for us as missionaries, to represent Christ well. Missionaries carry the gospel message through their words and actions. We must do our best to avoid the appearance of evil so as not to become a stumbling block for others. Missionaries must understand that they are constantly being observed and evaluated by the children, Honduran employees and members of the surrounding community. Certain actions and behaviors considered harmless, “no big deal” or normal within the context of your own culture might be quite offensive or even destructive here. Please keep in mind that serving as a missionary at Hogar Manasseh means that you represent PE15 and not just yourself. This becomes even more important in the case of younger missionaries who may be the same age or just a few years older than some of our children. Please refrain from flirting and or engaging in any physical affection with the opposite sex unless you are married. This includes holding hands, hugging, laying together or entering sleeping quarters of the opposite sex as that portrays a very different view in the Honduran culture than it does in your own homeland. We do not allow unmarried missionaries and interns to be anywhere secluded alone with someone of the opposite sex. Failure to respect these guidelines and or stand corrected may result in a missionary being immediately sent home at their own expense and being banned from future visits to Hogar Manasseh. In addition, Hogar Manasseh employees are prohibited from fraternizing with the opposite sex as a condition of their employment. This includes exchanging phone numbers or other forms of electronic communication not directly related to their normal job duties. Please help them by respecting this boundary.