Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community

Team Leader Resources
Team Leader Training
Recruitment & Outreach Materials

Item/Description	How to Obtain
Team Leader Resources
Catalog Resources Link to Catalog Resources	Resources
Team Leader Manual Link to Team Leader Manual	PDF
Team Leader Checklist An organized timeline and checklist to help you planyour tasks and duties as a Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community team leader. There are links within this document to all the resources you'll need.	PDF, 1.1M
Team Member Verification Log with Instructions The instructions and form assist team leaders when conducting interviews of potential team participants. This will help determine what price potential team members must pay. Mail or fax the form 45 days prior to trip departure date.	Word, 419K
Weekly Schedule Template Use this template to create an schedule for your Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trip week to share with your team members.	Word, 196K
Travel Logistics and Bio Form Use this template to record the travel logistics and bio information for your team members.	Excel, 93K
Cultural Activity Options Form Use this form to choose the cultural activity option for your team.	Word, 456K
TBW Community Trip Team Leader Expense Reimbursement Form Use this form to track expenses for reimbursement.	Excel, 52K Instructions Word, 320K
El Salvador Pre-Trip Orientation Guide A guide to help team participants and leaders to prepare for their trip. Includes background about El Salvador, packing lists and other tips to help plan for the trip.	PDF, 1.3 MB
El Salvador Packing Checklist Checklist to make sure you pack all the essentials for your Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community Trip.	Word, 64K
Team Participant Orientation Packet Letter Letter describing contents of the Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community orientation packet for team participants.	Word, 46K
Orientation Information Welcome to your Thrivent Builds Worldwide experience. We've created a checklist and handbook to help you prepare for your trip. Please read thoroughly. Includes general volunteer travel information, as well as information about travel experiences and safety information.	Checklist (PDF, 712K) Handbook (PDF, 1.6M)
Interview tips The process of selecting a team member is one of the most important factors of a successful TBW trip. This list includes tips and sample questions for interviewing potential team members.	Word, 184K
Sample invitation letter Template you can customize to invite individuals to your team.	Word, 180K
Fundraising Webpage Instructions You can create a fund-raising Web page for your TBW trip in just three minutes! Just visit our new Global Village Web page design wizard and enter a few pieces of information about yourself to create a customized page for you containing forms to donate online or by mail.	PDF, 25K
El Salvador Gift Giving Policy Guidelines for what is and is not appropriate to give as gifts to Habitat homeowners in El Salvador.	Word, 167K
Payment policies Instructions for submitting payments to HFHI.	PDF, 943K
Travel medical insurance Information about the mandatory medical insurance included in the cost of the trip.	PDF, 149K
MEDEX Secure Policy and Trip Cancellation FAQ Information about the mandatory MEDEX Secure policy included in the cost of an international trip (not applicable for trips within the United States). Trip cancellation insurance is not included in the trip cost. Note FAQ document for more information.	MEDEX Secure Policy PDF, 148K Trip Cancellation FAQ PDF, 180K
El Salvador Community Journal An electronic version of the printed journal team members will receive in the Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community to help capture reflections and thoughts.	PDF, 147K
Habitat for Humanity El Salvador Construction Manual A guide to help team participants and leaders to learn about the construction style and tasks they'll be performing in El Salvador.	PDF, 634K
Member Engagement Quick Reference Guide A guide to help Thrivent Builds Worldwide team leaders to incorporate member engagement into their trip.	Word, 281K
Team Meeting Leader Guide A guide to help you lead pre-trip team meetings and in-country team meetings and reflections each day during your Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trip.	Word, 147K
El Salvador Emergency Contact Information Important contact numbers, addresses, etc. in El Salvador.	Word, 474K
El Salvador Missed Flight Contingency Plan Contingency planning for missed or late flights.	Word, 467K
Chubb accident claim form To submit an accident insurance claim.	PDF, 76K
Incident report form To document any injuries that happen during the TBW trip.	Word, 43K
Team Member Evaluation An evaluation for team members to complete after the trip.	Evaluation Link
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Team Leader Training
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Overview Team Leader Training Training for team leaders leading a Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip. Required as part of your trip confirmation process.	2012 version Launch Course
Habitat for Humanity Foundation Courses All TBW team leaders are required to take 4 of the 5 Habitat Foundations courses located on the HFHI webpage. There are instructions to register on the middle of this page and when you click on "Courses" on the left-hand navigation bar you'll see about half way down the page the Habitat Foundations courses that you'll need to take. Please contact your TBW Specialist with any questions or difficulties. The 4 required courses are: Beginnings of Habitat for Humanity Vision And Mission of Habitat for Humanity Applying Mission Principles Organizational Structure of Habitat for Humanity Note: The HFHI Values course is optional.	Habitat Learns website
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Recruitment & Outreach Materials
Thrivent Builds Program Brochure Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity program brochure – highlights both Thrivent Builds Homes and Thrivent Builds Worldwide. Use this brochure to educate and inform prospective volunteers and centers-of-influence, such as pastors and congregational leaders. Package size – 50 brochures; limit 10 packages per order (500 total).	PDF, 941K Order Item 22416B
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Communities Travel Diaries Brochure This unique brochure features personal travel diaries from a TBW Gulf Coast Community and TBW El Salvador Community trip. Use this brochure to portray the emotional, life-changing side of Thrivent Builds Worldwide trips to potential team members. Limit 100 per order.	El Salvador PDF, 1.7M Gulf Coast PDF, 1.7M Order Item 25471
Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community Video Use this video to increase awareness and recruit team leaders for Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trips. The video contains compelling interviews from volunteers, construction masons and Habitat homeowners and a strong call to action. Limit 5 per order.	Order Item 25376DVD
Thrivent Builds PowerPoint Presentation Use this branded presentation to educate and inspire your audience to become an advocate, donate and participate with Thrivent Builds. This presentation is designed to be used for pre or post trips, including both Thrivent Builds Homes and Thrivent Builds Worldwide. The Thrivent Builds Worldwide example may be customized. Speaker's notes are included.	PowerPoint, 2MB
Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community Fact Sheet Use this fact sheet, with space to customize your contact information, to help recruit trip participants for Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trips.	Word, 2.1MB
Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community Bulletin Insert Trip leaders can use this bulletin insert in Lutheran churches to help recruit trip participants for Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trips.	Word, 366K
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Fund-raising Newsletter/Web Text Fund-raising announcement for use in newsletters and online, to help generate funds to contribute toward the trip costs for Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip participants. Customize and use it to inspire church members to make donations.	Word, 31K
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Recruitment Newsletter/Web Text Thrivent Builds Worldwide recruitment announcement for trip leaders to use in newsletters and online, to help recruit trip participants.	Word, 25K
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Recruitment Flier This flier can be used in churches, schools and other places where there may be potential volunteers interested in joining your Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip. Customize with your trip information, such as dates, location, cost and contact information.	Word, 1.5M
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Recruitment Poster 11 x 17 poster can be used in churches, schools and other places where there may be potential volunteers interested in joining your Thrivent Builds Worldwide trip. Order posters and customize with your trip information, such as dates, location, cost and contact information. Limit 10 posters per order. You can also download and use posters. Prints in color on 11 x 17 paper. Use of a professional printer or copy center recommended.	Order Item 25521P PDF, 706K
Trip Photographer Quick Reference Guide A guide to help the photographer assigned for your trip to take photos to help with later media outreach and to share with your team members.	Word, 47K
Trip Journalist Quick Reference Guide You may create your own trip blog for family and friends using www.travelpod.com. Please note that Travel Blog is an independent, external website and the TBW coordinators do not provide technical support.	Word, 47K
Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community Post-Trip News Release News release template to use to share the story of your Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trip with the media.	Word, 67K
Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community Post-Trip Church Letter Church letter template to use to share the story of your Thrivent Builds Worldwide El Salvador Community trip with your church congregation and specifically, your pastor(s). Also included is a letter to your pastor from the Habitat El Salvador Church Relations Coordinator.	Word, 60K
Thrivent Builds Worldwide Post-Trip Newsletter/Web Text Announcement regarding post-travel for use in newsletters and online to reinforce the importance of Thrivent Builds and share the story.	Word, 273K
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Ordering Instructions:

Lutheran engagement team members and financial representatives can order inventoried items via the Thrivent Order System using the item number listed next to the name of these materials.
Thrivent Builds chapter specialists and congregational champions, and Thrivent Builds Worldwide Team Leaders can order inventoried items via the Thrivent Financial Member Connection Center by calling 800-847-4836 and saying "fraternal" at the prompt or sending an email to thriventbuilds@thrivent.com indicating their full name, business address, shipping address if different (no PO Boxes), phone number and Thrivent chapter. For each item being ordered, indicate the form number, item and quantity needed. If you are not a Thrivent Financial member, please contact your MLE or Thrivent Builds Worldwide team leader.
Habitat for Humanity International support specialists, organizational development consultants and Habitat for Humanity affiliates can order inventoried items via the Thrivent Financial Member Connection Center by calling 800-847-4836 and saying "fraternal" at the prompt or sending an email to thriventbuilds@thrivent.com indicating their full name, business address, shipping address if different (no PO Boxes), phone number and Habitat affiliate name (if applicable). For each item being ordered, indicate the form number, item and quantity needed.
Promotional items and wearable merchandise can be ordered online via The Store.

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