Our 2023 COVID safety measures are an opportunity for us to embody Border Perspective’s value of respectful service. Each step taken toward COVID-proofing your trip helps protect your group as well as our staff, our community partners, and future groups coming to serve after you leave. As you read through this content, know that we’re here to support you in every way. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
OUR SAFETY PHILOSOPHY
Below are some of the safety plans Border Perspective intends to use in 2023.
These plans are based on the current climate of COVID-19, and additional standards may be added or removed depending on public health guidance. Any changes will be communicated to you prior to your group’s trip.Our intent is that your entire trip is safe for everyone involved.
As we care for each other, please respect those that choose to go above and beyond our COVID policies (i.e. wearing masks, social distancing).
Preparing For Your Trip
Symptoms & Testing: To the best of your knowledge, we want you to arrive healthy. If any participant suspects they might have COVID before the trip, we ask that they only come if they test negative for COVID before they arrive. Border Perspective does not have vaccination requirements for participants and there are no additional testing requirements.
COVID Exposures: If a participant has a close contact with a COVID-positive person before the trip, and the participant does not have symptoms, they may still come on the trip. We recommend that they wear a mask for the trip to minimize the potential for spread. If the participant has a COVID exposure and COVID symptoms, they must test negative before arrival and should wear a mask during the trip.
Stay Safe as You Serve
Border Perspective is working with and listening closely to our local partners when determining the safest and most respectful ways to serve. Masks may be required at certain service locations based on request. Before your trip, engage with your group about what respectful service could look like and how you can enter into the community with an open mind to that service.
FAQ
Responses to frequently asked questions about this year’s COVID-Proofing measures.
Our team is working hard to make your trip not only a meaningful experience, but a safe one too. We know how important your group is to you, and we hold the responsibility to ensuring a safe experience with the utmost regard. As you communicate with your group about these safety standards, if at any time you have further questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.