Casual clothing is well accepted, although you should avoid bringing clothing which may be viewed as "too revealing" from the Nicaraguan culture.

Important—Special Cultural Issues regarding clothing for Women:

Respectable women in Nicaragua do not wear shorts in public. As a result, we require that female volunteers wear pants, crop pants or skirts that fall BELOW the knee. No shorts. Also, shoulders are to be covered. Therefore, tank tops/strappy tops are prohibited. We will provide tee-shirts to be worn daily.  Bras must be worn at all times. No see-through clothing is allowed. No spandex pants, no bare midriffs. If you plan to attend optional Catholic mass—please bring a nice pair of pants or a dress/ skirt that falls below your knee and a blouse.  No bare shoulders. 

Guys—Respectable men in Nicaragua do not wear shorts in public.  As a result, we require that male volunteers wear pants whenever outside of our volunteer housing site.  We request that you bring at least three pair of pants (jeans/ dockers/nice casual) to wear whenever you are out of the volunteer housing site and in the community.  If you plan to attend optional Catholic mass- bring a nice polo shirt or dress shirt.

Outreach360 will be sending you a tee-shirt to be worn on your travel day to Nicaragua. You will receive additional Outreach360 tee-shirts on-site to wear throughout the week. Even so, we encourage you to bring a couple of shirts, in case the power is out or the washing machine is broken and we can’t wash all the Outreach360 tee-shirts.

You will not have an opportunity to wash items during the week, so make sure you bring sufficient underwear, socks, etc. for a full week. Volunteers staying more than one week will be able to wash clothes on the weekends.

We recommend bringing two pairs of closed toed shoes for daily footwear and a pair of sandals for at the volunteer housing site. 

Please bring two pairs of closed toed shoes. 

Weather during the winter and spring can be chilly at night and even during the day, you should bring pants and a jacket. Even in the summer, a light sweater or windbreaker is good to have. 

In addition, you may want to review the following list for more items to pack for you:

• Your passport.
• Mosquito repellent. Extra mosquito repellent.
• Sun screen.
• A flashlight with extra batteries.
• A personal water bottle.
• Rain gear.  Our motto in Nicaragua - Be prepared for rain - always - since it doesn't stop us!!!
• A watch.
• Twin sheets, a towel, an airline style blanket/throw, and washcloths. (Sheet and towels and blankets are optional, they are available on-site)
• Foam Ear plugs (The chickens and donkeys can be loud at night!)
• A camera, extra camera batteries and memory. Double the memory you think you will need.
• Personal toiletry items, including soap, you may need. Instant hand sanitizer is helpful.
• Just in case—items for stomach issues—Pepto Bismol, Immodium, etc. 
• An extra pair of glasses or contacts, if you use them.
• A plastic garbage bag to store your dirty clothes (we do not provide them).
• Guys—bring at least three pairs of pants. If you play to go to church, also bring a nice polo or dress shirt.
• Women - Professional Nicaraguan women dress very modestly. Wear skirts or pants or capris at or below the knee. No shorts, tank tops, or sleeveless dresses.  If you plan to go to church, bring a nice pair of pants or a long dress or skirt and blouse.
• You will receive O360 tee-shirts to wear each day when you arrive in Nicaragua.